Winter is almost here and Christmas won't be far behind, so it's time for my annual round-up of the best seasonal scented candles, updated for 2023 to include new discoveries alongside some old favourites. Below are spicy scents inspired by mulled wine and baking, fresh green scents that evoke fir trees and frozen forests, and deep sophisticated scents . . .
The Edit | Nature-inspired Christmas decorations
Now that November is here, I'm beginning to think about Christmas. Although I don't generally put up any decorations in my own home until December, I'll be using the next few weeks to plan what I'm going to do, gather together the things I need and start embracing the magic of the season. As is often the case, I'll be drawing inspiration from nature . . .
Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] I often get asked to review new home-technology products for this blog. Some are turned down instantly, some I test out but never share because they don’t make the grade. And some turn out to be absolutely brilliant – things that I end up using day in, day out long after the initial collaboration . . .
Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures
And just like that, October is here. I love this time of year - I always have. It's normally my busiest period at work, but it's also when I find myself most in tune with the natural world and its rhythms. There's something very calming about watching the seasons change around me, no matter what's going on in the world or in my own life, and autumn brings spectacular - if fleeting - beauty. . . .
Profile | Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy
If you've been following this blog for any length of time you'll have realised I have a love (bordering on an obsession!) with scented candles. I've always been fascinated by the way they can conjure up a certain mood, moment or place, and every season I put together a round-up of some of my favourites. One name you'll have seen appear time and time again is Essence + Alchemy . . .
The best scented candles for autumn
Now that September is in full swing, it's time for my updated round-up of the best scented candles for autumn. I have a year-round obsession with candles, but there's something particularly special about lighting them as the days grow shorter and the nights longer - in fact I tend to have one or another flickering away from the moment I wake up until I head back to bed again. Not only does it make . . .
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