You want to say thank you to someone on the Highwoods Properties team, and a mug feels tired. This is a company built around "commute-worthy" offices, wellness perks, and spaces that actually feel good to sit in. So the gift should match that energy. Something for the desk. Something for the drive home. Something that makes a workday feel less like a grind.
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Here is the surprising part. Most office buildings ban open-flame candles at the desk, so the smartest gift is one your recipient burns at home to reset after work. A clean beeswax candle does that without the heavy scent that gives coworkers headaches, which is exactly why our pure beeswax candle collection works so well as a thank-you gift for people who spend their days in shared air.
Why beeswax, before we get to the picks
Real estate people notice air. Highwoods talks openly about indoor environmental quality and healthier workspaces. So the gift should hold that same standard.
Paraffin candles are made from petroleum. When they burn, they can release things like benzene and formaldehyde. Nobody wants that drifting through a home office all evening.
Beeswax burns clean. It is a single ingredient, a byproduct of honey production, and the oldest candle material we have, dating back to about 5,000 BCE. Ours pairs it with a wooden wick that crackles softly and a phthalate-free fragrance. No chemical dyes, ever.
That matters for a coworker who gets headaches from strong candles. One of our customers, Jason, put it plainly.
"I love these candles. No headache or feeling nauseous like the Bath & Body candles with all the extra chemicals. In addition, I love the package and how carefully everything was wrapped." Jason H.
That is the reaction you want when someone opens your gift. Now let us match a candle to the person.
For the teammate who lives at their desk: Sunday Reset
Some people on the team are the ones answering emails at 7am. They keep the projects moving. They need something that helps them switch from work mode to home mode.
The Sunday Reset candle is built for that reset. The first breath is cold and clean, peppermint and eucalyptus opening things up. Then it settles into clove, cedar, and a soft vanilla underneath. Notes: Eucalyptus, Clove, Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla.
Picture your gift landing after a long week. They get home Friday, drop the laptop bag, and light this. The room goes calm. Monday feels a little further away.
The 40-hour size runs $32, a comfortable gift price. Want it to feel bigger? The 80-hour size is $65 and burns for weeks.
For the office host: Room Service
Every team has one. The person who books the client dinners, keeps the good coffee stocked, and somehow always has a spare charger. Give them the candle that makes a room feel like a nice hotel.
Our bestseller, the Room Service candle, does exactly that. Notes: Saffron, White tea leaves, Purple Peonies, Orchid, Tobacco, Vanilla, Almond milk, Tonka Bean. It is warm, a little grand, and it fills a whole room.
Imagine them hosting friends after a big deal closes. They light this before people arrive, and the first thing everyone says is, "What is that smell?"
The 40-hour size is $32. For a milestone gift, a work anniversary or a promotion, the 80-hour at $65 makes a real statement.
One customer summed up the hesitation and the payoff.
"I must say I was apprehensive at first. The size. And I couldn't smell much from the Room Service candle. Once I lit it, however, I fell in love! My only criticism is the size. I could definitely deal with another few ounces, but either way I'm reordering!" Breann B.
Lesson learned: if they love it, size up next time.
How the picks stack up against the usual gift-shop names
You could grab something off a department store shelf. Names like Diptyque, Jo Malone London, and Voluspa all show up on corporate gift lists, and they are known for beautiful vessels and refined scent work.
Here is where they differ from what you get with MBur.
| Feature | MBur | Typical luxury gift candle |
|---|---|---|
| Wax | 100% beeswax, single ingredient | Often soy or coconut blends |
| Wick | Wooden, soft crackle | Usually cotton |
| Burn time | Up to 80 hours | Varies by line |
| Fragrance | Phthalate-free, no chemical dyes | Varies by brand |
| Made | Handmade in New York City | Varies |
| Entry price | $32 (40-hour) | Often higher |
Beeswax has the highest melting point of any candle wax, which is why our burn times run long. That is a quiet flex for a gift. It lasts.
Gift picks by budget
Keeping it simple for whatever you have to spend.
Around $32: the everyday thank-you
The 40-hour size of any scent lands at $32. Sunday Reset for the hard worker. Room Service for the host. Both feel generous without going overboard.
$65: the milestone gift
The 80-hour size at $65 is your promotion, work anniversary, or big-client-closed gift. Weeks of burn time and a scent that fills the whole home.
Not sure of their taste?
The MBur gift card lets them pick their own. Starts at $15. Perfect for a team lead buying for someone they do not know well yet.
Can they burn it at the office?
Short answer, probably not at the desk. Most commercial leases and building fire codes ban open flames in office workspaces. Highwoods buildings follow strict life-safety rules like any modern REIT would.
So frame the gift as a home reset. The candle they light after the commute, not during the meeting. That framing also makes it feel more thoughtful. You are giving them their evening back.
FAQ
Can I burn scented candles at my desk in a Highwoods office?
Generally no. Commercial office fire safety rules usually prohibit open flames at workstations. Give the candle as a home gift instead, something from our beeswax collection they light after work.
What is a safe office alternative if they want scent at their desk?
Where office policy allows, a non-aerosol room spray works without any flame. Our Sunday Reset room spray ($25) gives one clean spritz of peppermint and eucalyptus.
Which scent is safest for someone sensitive to strong candles?
Look for a lighter, clean scent. Many customers reach for the Wine Down candle for that reason, with lavender, chamomile, and sage. If they have a specific health condition, they should follow their doctor's guidance.
How long do these candles actually burn?
The 40-hour size gives about 40 hours. The 80-hour size at $65 runs the longest of any candle wax thanks to beeswax's high melting point. See sizes on the Room Service page.
How to present it
Skip the plastic gift bag. Wrap the candle in kraft paper with twine and tuck a handwritten note under the string. Add one line about why you picked that scent for them. "For the person who keeps us all sane" beats a signature.
A clean-burning beeswax candle says you thought about their air, their evening, and their taste. For a Highwoods teammate who values healthy spaces, that hits.
Our candles carry glowing reviews for their room-filling scent and clean burn. For an everyday thank-you, start with the Sunday Reset candle in the 40-hour size for $32.
Shop the beeswax candle collection and pick the scent that fits your teammate.
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