SET FORTH NY

Press & Features

Set Forth NY has been recognized by national, regional, and lifestyle publications for hand-poured candles rooted in intention, remembrance, and renewal.
She Wins Magazine feature “Winning on Your Own Terms” featuring Karen Arcilla and Renata Rads of Set Forth NY.

She Wins Magazine | Winning on Your Own Terms

Set Forth NY co-founder Renata Rads reflected on success, softness, and the quiet strength of choosing meaning over visibility.
May 6, 2026
Consumer Queen Mother’s Day gift guide featuring Set Forth NY’s Gilded Whisper candle.

Celebrating Her: A Curated Mother’s Day Collection

Set Forth NY’s Gilded Whisper   was included in Consumer Queen’s Mother’s Day collection, highlighted as a thoughtful gift for moments of stillness, beauty, and care.
May 1, 2026
Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog feature on mental wellness rituals with Set Forth NY founders Karen Arcilla and Renata Rads.

The Luxe Mindset: Elevating Mental Wellness Through High-End Rituals

Set Forth NY founders Karen Arcilla and Renata Rads were featured in a piece on mental wellness, ritual, and the role scent can play in intentional self-care.
April 20, 2026
Westchester Magazine roundup of hand-poured candle shops featuring Set Forth NY.

Westchester Magazine | 6 Shops for Hand-Poured Candles Around Westchester County

Set Forth NY was included in Westchester Magazine’s roundup of local candle makers , highlighting the brand’s hand-poured candles and online collections.
April 16, 2026
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FOX4 Great Day KC | Great Day Finds: Splurge On Self-Care

Set Forth NY was featured on FOX4 Great Day KC in a self-care segment, where the hosts introduced the brand’s New York hand-poured candles   and described the scents as elevated and luxurious.
April 2, 2026
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New York Lifestyles Magazine | Refresh and Renew: 12 Mindful Upgrades for 2026

Set Forth NY was featured as a local New York brand creating candles with intention, inviting moments of rest, reflection, and renewal.
January 2026
Yahoo Creators gift guide featuring Set Forth NY candles for worldly families and intentional gifting.

Yahoo Creators | Creative gifts for worldly families: globally inspired presents kids and parents can enjoy together

Set Forth NY was included in Yahoo Creators’ gift guide for globally inspired families, with candles positioned as grounding companions for life’s transitions and fresh starts.
December 10, 2025
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Thoughtful Gifts for Wellness, Personal Growth & Celebration

Set Forth NY was included in The Conscious Publicist’s holiday gift guide as a meaningful candle brand rooted in rest, renewal, and intentional gifting.
December 3, 2025
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MSN | Pretty, practical & under the tree: Holiday picks for her

Set Forth NY’s Seaside Passion   was featured as a holiday gift for her, blending bright tropical notes with the calm depth of the sea.
November 28, 2025
Curated Texan holiday gift guide featuring Set Forth NY’s Gilded Whisper candle.

2025 Curated Texan Holiday Gift Guide

Set Forth NY Candles were included in Curated Texan’s holiday gift guide, with Gilded Whisper   highlighted for its jasmine, saffron, and cedarwood notes.
November 25, 2025
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Thoughtful Cozy, Gift Ideas for Everyone Who Deserves a Little Holiday Cheer

Set Forth NY was featured in Daily Mom’s holiday gift guide, with Lush Mornings   and Lustrous Tides   included as thoughtful seasonal gifts.
November 25, 2025
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2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

Set Forth NY was featured in Carol Roth’s small business holiday gift guide as a woman-owned candle brand built from a story of loss   light, and beginning again.
November 2025
The Gentleman Racer holiday gift guide featuring Set Forth NY’s Gilded Whisper candle.

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Luxury Gifts For Car Lovers, Travelers, And Tastemakers

Set Forth NY Candles were included in The Gentleman Racer’s holiday gift guide, with Gilded Whisper   featured as a refined gift for the style-conscious recipient.
November 13, 2025
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Homes & Gardens | 5 Fall Scents Top Hotels Use to Make Guest Rooms Feel Luxurious, Relaxing, and Expensive – For a Lived-in, Quietly Indulgent Touch

Karen Arcilla, founder of Set Forth NY, was quoted by Homes & Gardens on the fragrance notes hotels use to create calm, elevated guest-room ambiance.
October 26, 2025
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Choosing Strength Over Fear

Karen Arcilla shared the story behind Set Forth NY, reflecting on grief, healing , and how a single candle became an anchor after losing her mother.
October 3, 2025
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on your List! 2025 Gift Guide

Set Forth NY’s Seaside Passion   was included in Ginger Casa’s 2025 holiday gift guide, alongside other thoughtful seasonal gift ideas.
October 3, 2025
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Westchester Magazine | This Westchester Candle Brand Infuses Warmth Into Every Pour

Westchester Magazine profiled Set Forth NY and founder Karen Arcilla, sharing the story behind the brand’s meaningful scents, healing roots, and New York beginnings.
July 3, 2025
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