Koukla's established in 2014 with a focal point of gifting with intention and utilizing a minimalistic approach to design that will bring life in any home or event space. Koukla's foundation is in honor of Alexis' Greek heritage and late Grandmother who affectionately called loved ones Koukla, which means doll in Greek. Alexis' love for candles prompted her to create a gift that keeps on giving through aroma and design. Koukla's small-batch soy candles is carefully considered, from the selection of fragrances to the hand-poured process itself and is intended to be shared just like her grandmother's love for others.