About Us

Hello, I'm Kelly Stephens, creator of South of July Co. South of July is a small candle business where we enjoy music in a different way.

SOJ was created and inspired by special events that transpired in July, my birthday (23rd), my wedding day (23rd), and now the launch of our business, July 1st. It's safe to say July is my favorite month. Yes, it's hot! Yes, I love it!! 

My mom loved music, it was her favorite thing. Music was the cure for everything. We depended on music for a lot. Sad, listen to music. Happy, listen to music. Had a good day in school or at work, listen to music. We never waited for special occasions to celebrate with music. If you visited our home, there was always music on.

The adoration I have for music and beautiful scents had a huge influence on my decision to create musically scented candles. While I'm creating scented candles and listening to music, my mom is right there beside me (in my heart and spirit). I sure miss those phone calls of her saying "Boo, have you heard that new song by" or "Boo, listen to this song, you are going to love it". Sitting on the phone listening to a whole song play was one of my favorite things to do with her. She would be very proud and would tell me what song to name every candle after, I'm sure.

SO, It's not just a candle .............

Its's where music makes SCENT'S!!