Candles Reviews
When selecting candles for a male-focused space, consider scents that evoke a sense of masculinity and comfort. Woody, spicy, or tobacco-based aromas often work well, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Opt for candles with simple, understated designs that blend seamlessly into various decors. The key is to choose fragrances that are distinct but not overpowering, adding a subtle touch of sophistication to the room. Whether it’s for relaxation or enhancing the ambience, a well-chosen candle can significantly elevate a man’s living space.
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MUJI Cinnamon & Mandarin Travel Candle
How gorgeous is this? I picked it up a few weeks before moving into my new apartment when myself and Jason from UPPR went on a lunch trip to the Selfridges Oxford Street home department. Although happy with my teeny candle, I am still jealous of Jason’s fabulous Tree Trunk Vase from HAY. Despite MUJI…
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LUSH Oxford Street Launch in 72 Photos
This post was updated on the 25th January 2024 with all images re-processed, ‘cool’ photo filters removed and new, unseen images from my trip. I hope this serves as a bit of a time capsule for Lush fans and enthusiasts. Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of…
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Fornasetti Profumi Giardino Segreto Candle
If you’ve ever watched Pam Ann, you might remember her demonstrating how British Airways cabin crew can tell you to ‘f***k off’ with just one flash of their eyes, it’s just a single look. I’m 99% certain that the owls adorning the Fornasetti Profumi Giardino Segreto Candle are doing just that. I have a love affair with…
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Cire Trudon Byron Candle: The Vivacious Spirit of The British Poet
Cire Trudon, Paris, really do show the fragrance industry how to make candles, they’re the best candles and Byron, new for 2014, is no exception. Cire Trudon is the oldest manufacturer maker in the world with their famous candle factory still in France to this day. The Mandle (man·dle \mændl\ n) Until recently, scented candles were most definitely in…
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Cire Trudon Bartolomé Candle
As a big Cire Trudon fan and a long standing speaker of Spanish, Batolomé ticked all the right boxes before even opening its pale blue and red labelled box. The story behind Cire Trudon Bartolomé takes us back to the days of Christopher Columbus, an era when Spain ruled the waves with their fearsome Armada.…
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L’Occitane Verbena Candle
I love Verbena; love, love, love it. It reminds me of being a kid as we always used to have the hand soap in the bathrooms. It’s fresh, it’s authentic, it’s light and boy does it pack in the citrus. Aloysia citrodora, or lemon verbena is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family…
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The Yorkshire Soap Company Store in York
I’ve spent the last three days on a trip away in York, staying at a wonderful guest house and seeing many of my favourite city sights. The Yorkshire Soap Company Store was an incredible find and this gorgeous new store is in York, The Yorkshire Soap Company is actually based in Hebden Bridge, around 20-25…
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Cire Trudon Solis Rex Candle
It’s safe to say I’m now a pretty big fan of Cire Trudon. The scents are just intoxicating and their fragrance throw is something out of this world. Seriously, I can have one on in the kitchen and still catch a sniff in the upstairs’ en-suite. Solis Rex is my favourite so far and has…
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Fornasetti Profumi Mani Otto Candle
Barnaba Fornasetti has created a truly beautiful living piece featuring the timeless artwork of his father Piero Fornasetti and housing the beautiful fragrance, Otto, created by Olivier Polge. My love of home fragrance has brought me to some interesting places and this is truly something special. Even when the candle has finished, I will still…
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Cire Trudon Odalisque Candle
Often a slave given as a gift to the Turkish sultan, the Odalisque served as maid to the harem but if of exceptional beauty and talent, she would be trained as a possible concubine. A candle with a passionate and seductive aroma, orange blossom, lemon and orange oils weave in and out of a base…