Our Story

Bella Monnaie was established in 2021 and born from a season of love, loss, and transformation. What began as a creative outlet following the passing of a loved one became a meaningful journey of healing, self-expression, and entrepreneurship.

Founded by Tishri Smith, Bella Monnaie reflects the belief that fragrance can hold memories, shift the atmosphere, and turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences. From developing ideas at Amtrak stations and airport lounges to pouring candles at home, every chapter of the journey has been shaped by determination, creativity, and heart.

A California native from Redding to San Diego, Tishri created Bella Monnaie to offer more than beautiful candles. The brand curates unparalleled sensory experiences through eco-conscious luxury products, hands-on workshops, private events, and a traveling Mobile Candle Bar.

Today, Bella Monnaie is growing into a complete lifestyle brand rooted in quality, sustainability, community, and purpose. Through the Gain Green Initiative, every purchase contributes to planting a tree. Through the Bella Paws Initiative, the brand supports dogs living alongside unhoused owners by helping provide essential pet supplies.

Every candle is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and create a moment worth remembering. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to bring people together.

Bella Monnaie is proof that something meaningful can grow from life’s most difficult seasons—and that hustle, when guided by heart, can become a legacy.

From Cali with love.

Hustle and heart will set you apart.