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Starfish Collective began as a small market stall in Scarborough, selling hand-poured candles and diffusers made with care and creativity. What started as a side hustle quickly gained momentum and the Starfish Scarborough brand grew in earnest.

With a clear direction and focused determination, the business evolved. Corporate clients started coming not just for the candles, but for something more - branded gifts that felt personal, professional, and beautifully made.

Today, Starfish Collective specialises in bespoke corporate gifting that blends artisan craftsmanship with intentional design. From signature scents and custom packaging to curated local goods, we work closely with each client to create gifts that carry meaning and make an impression.

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Display of Belle's & Brides products, including candles, in white packaging with navy labels, arranged on a dark wooden surface next to decorative coral and starfish displays.
Starfish College logo with a starfish design and the text 'Starfish College' and 'Disfuers Chandles' arranged in a circle.

Not just another candle business

We're in the business of connection, creativity, and gifts that actually mean something.

At Starfish Collective, we do things differently. We're here to help businesses connect through meaningful, beautifully branded gifts. From custom fragrance development to packaging design and curated add-ons, everything we create is thoughtful, intentional, and built to reflect your brand. Because a candle isn’t just a candle - it’s a message, a memory, and a moment of connection. And we hand-pour every one of them.

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Gift box containing a black candle with gold foil and the phrase 'You light up my world,' a gold Ferrero Rocher box, a bottle of Botter Prosecco, and surrounded by red rose petals and decorative paper shreds.

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  • "Thank you so much for the candles, they are beautiful! The perfect gift from the City of Moreton Bay. A big thank you for the speedy delivery!"

    James Duggan - Project Officer - Economic Development Department
    City of Moreton Bay

  • "Starfish in Scarborough is more than just a candle shop; it's an experience. Shirlee crafts exceptional candles from natural ingredients that not only smell divine but also have that personal touch. From what I've heard, customer satisfaction is through the roof, and it's no surprise. You can either buy online or catch them at local markets, where you're sure to enjoy a warm conversation. Highly recommended for quality and an overall great shopping experience!"

    Anton Bardon

  • "Amazing and efficient service from start to finish. 100 candles turned around in under a week with business branding and that smell awesome! Thank you again!"

    Natalie Hutchinson

  • "I asked Shirlee from Starfish Scarborough to create a smell that captures the essence of paradise. I wasn’t sure exactly what that would smell like, but I knew I’d recognise it when I experienced it. It’s as if Shirlee reached into the depths of my imagination and brought my vision of paradise to life. The result? A perfectly crafted diffuser scent for my settlement packs that embodies everything I dreamed of. Thank you, Shirlee, for turning my abstract idea into a tangible reality."

    Tim Allen - Moreton Bay Finance Broker