Fun Facts About Crossroads

  

  • Crossroads Original Designs was founded in Bucyrus, Ohio in 2003 by brothers Jason and Justin McMullen (pictured above).

  • The family-owned and -operated manufacturer of scented candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, framed art, and home décor accessories prides itself on offering distinctive products and excellent customer service.

  • Crossroads jar candles are crafted from a blend of paraffin wax, premium fragrance and color, and feature a unique double-wick design.

  • Each candle is hand wicked and poured at our facility in Bucyrus, Ohio.

  • The catalog of exclusive images for the line of candles continues to expand to more than 600 images from 18 licensed artists.

  • Crossroads Original Designs currently employs a dedicated staff of 40-50 people.

  • Crossroads Original Designs operates out of an 80,000-square-foot facility in Ohio and is represented by more than 75 sales reps in the United States and Canada.

  • The name "Crossroads" refers to the street on which the facility is located.

  • Crossroads Original Designs was selected as Country Business magazine's "Vendor of the Year" in 2010.

  • 100% of all materials in Crossroads candles are made in the USA.

  • Crossroads introduces 4-6 new fragrances each year – a few everyday scents and a few seasonal ones.

  • The first fragrance ever poured at Crossroads was honeysuckle.

  • Buttered Maple Syrup has been Crossroads’ best-selling fragrance from the very beginning and continues to be our signature scent 10 years later.

  • Top 20 best-selling fragrances:
    • Buttered Maple Syrup
    • Sweet Pear Crisp
    • Grandma’s Kitchen
    • Cinnamon Bun
    • Earthly Essence
    • Hot Apple Pie
    • Farmhouse
    • Fresh Linen
    • Lemon Cookie
    • Fresh Apple 
    • Comforts of Home
    • Dockside Breeze
    • Vanilla Hazelnut
    • Kettle Corn
    • County Breakfast
    • Sweet Pea & Vanilla
    • French Vanilla
    • Peach Apple Crisp
    • Banana Nut Bread
    • Berries & Cream