About Us

Welcome to Las Palmas 

Hi! I'm Mercemarí, I'm the maker, founder, and soul behind Las Palmas Candles + Soaps, a small-batch brand inspired by the heart of Puerto Rico and built during one of the most uncertain times in our lives: the COVID pandemic.

Born and raised on the island, Puerto Rico is more than where I’m from — it's the foundation of who I am. From the smell of warm rain on palm leaves to the sound of coquíes at dusk, I carry those memories with me always. Though life has taken me on a detour to Atlanta, GA, my heart beats in Borinquen.

It was a simple conversation with my cousins that lit the first spark. I said, “Déjame intentar hacer una vela, a ver si me gusta.” And just like that, I didn’t just like it — I fell in love. What started as curiosity turned into a deep passion. I couldn’t stop dreaming about scent combinations, label designs, and everything Las Palmas could become.

Then life surprised me again — I became a mom to three beautiful, wild little tornados: my twin boy and girl, and my eldest son. They are my reason for everything. Building a business while raising three under three and working full-time? No es fácil… pero se puede.

I put Las Palmas on pause to welcome my babies, but I never stopped believing in what it could be. Coming back to it now, it means even more — it’s not just a creative outlet; it’s my way of staying connected to my island, my culture, and my dreams.

Las Palmas is a love letter to Puerto Rico — its resilience, its warmth, its beauty. Every product I make is poured (literally!) with that same love. My candles and soaps are phthalate-free, inspired by the island’s tropical landscape, and designed to bring peace, nostalgia, and a sense of home to wherever you are.

So whether you’re lighting a candle after a long day or gifting a piece of Puerto Rico to someone special, just know — it was made with corazón.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting this dream.
Bienvenidos a la familia de Las Palmas.

 

With love,
Mercemarí
Founder, Maker, & Mami Behind the Brand