This giveaway has now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to the winner, Rebekah Terrell!
I love scented candles and I love jewellery, so I was intrigued to hear about a new range of ‘jewellery candles’ from Etta French. From the outside they look like any other candle, but hidden within the wax is a surprise – a necklace, charm, bracelet or ring designed by jewellery brand Pearl & Queenie.
The candles are available from Nisi Living, a Bristol-based homeware website which focuses on modern Mediterranean style. It was founded by Eleni Portch, who was inspired by the relaxed, sociable lifestyle she enjoyed during childhood holidays with her Greek relatives. Etta French is just one of the brands she features; others include European names such as Marlo & Isaure and Lalla de Moulati, plus up-and-coming British designers Georgia Bosson and Alex McCarthy Ceramics. When Eleni asked if I’d like to try one of the candles I jumped at the chance, and she’s also kindly giving one away to a lucky reader – just scroll down for details.
There are six Etta French scents to choose from, including a limited-edition nutmeg, orange and cinnamon fragrance for the festive period. I opted for rose, saffron and vetiver – a wonderfully heady combination of floral notes and spicy, earthy elements. It lingered for hours, and was neither cloyingly sweet nor overly musky – in fact, Chris liked it just as much as I did. I was also very impressed with the stylish white jar (perfect for our muted, minimal house) and the natural soy wax, which produced a clean, smooth burn.
But best of all was the foil-covered package which slowly began to emerge from the wax. A little patience was required as the candles last for 45-50 hours, but eventually I was able to carefully retrieve it with a pair of tweezers and unwrap the treat within. Tightly encased in several protective layers was a beautiful necklace with a heart-shaped charm – one of 100 or so gold- and silver-plated designs which are added to each candle.
To be in with a chance of winning an Etta French jewellery candle (worth £38.50) for yourself, just head over to Nisi Living’s website website and leave a comment below this post stating which fragrance you’d like to receive. The competition is open to those based in the UK mainland only and closes at midnight on Wednesday 2nd November. The winner will be drawn at random and announced here on Thursday 3rd November. Good luck!
Photography by Abi Dare
This is a collaborative post with Nisi Living, but as always all words and opinions are my own.
Wisteria and orange blossom sounds heavenly.
Oooo these look lovely ?? I’d love the rose one ? Xx
These are great – can see them being given as gifts this christmas, I’d go for Pomegranate & Mint 🙂
What a lovely giveaway! They all sound beautiful but I’d opt for the Rose, Saffron & Vetiver x
Nutmeg, Orange & Cinnamon would be perfect for winter. Great competiton x
Oh my…. when you live in a house together with for 4 rowdy boys like I do, every bit of sweet scent makes all the difference! Wisteria and Orange Blossom sounds like the perfect antidote for the chaos. 🙂
These are so pretty. Violet and sweet pea please!
nutmeg, orange and cinnamon is gorgeous, I have smelt it in the shop!
Great competition! Wisteria and orange blossom sounds gorgeous x
These look amazing! It’s hard to choose, but I’d go for nutmeg, orange & cinnamon. Perfect for Christmas x
All beautiful and a gorgeous idea. I would like Wisteria and Orange Blossom please.
R6se , Saffron & VetivEr ….sounds a beauty , cheers x
The Bluebell sounds lovely! Thank you for the chance x
What a lovely idea! I’m totally for the Nutmeg, Orange & Cinnamon at this time of year…!
ooooh lovely! It’s gotta be the nutmeg, orange & cinnamon for the festive season!
Nutmeg, orange and cinnamon! ❤️
What a clever idea, great Xmas presents, I’d love the bluebell candle ?
Pomegranate one please!
Ooh… Nutmeg, orange and cinnamon sounds perfect. I’d say it would be lovely to give as a gift for Christmas, but I’m too selfish! x
Rose, saffron and velvitier please xx
Rose, saffron and velvitier one please x
I’m in love with this idea!! If i won I’d pick Violet & Sweet Pea Jewellery Candle, the smells sounds lush and the necklace is really cute too. x
Oooooo the nutmeg one for christmas sounds fab (or as we say in bristol “lush mind”)
This is such a beautiful concept, I would choose Pomegranate and Mint it would be the perfect afternoon candle to burn at my desk – helping me through an afternoon of design work.
I love supporting local independent businesses, so perfect that you and Nisi are Bristol based.
Pomegranate and mint sounds like the perfect evening accompaniment during the darker nights!
The nutmeg, orange and cinnamon to put me in the winter mood whilst working in the office. Thank you for the opportunity!
I’d love the bluebell one please ?
I would love love love the pomegranate and mint one!
Would love the rose and saffron
Wisteria and orange blossom sounds wonderful xx
Pomegranate and mint sounds like the most amazingly refreshing and uplifting combination; perfect with a bubble bath and glass of wine after a hard day.x
Candles are my little piece of luxury! And these are so beautiful. I would love the wisteria and orange blossom as it is such an unusual and beautiful combination x
I just think this is such a great idea. Would love to see what the surprise in the wax is. Fingers crossed x
These are such a great gift idea, especially for difficult to buy people! The Nutmeg, Orange and Cinnamon sounds amazingly festive!
Ooh so much choice though pomegranate and mint sounds as though it would smell divine
Wisteria and orange blossom would be my choice.Summer and winter all in one,perfect for this time of year 🙂