Blogs

What makes handmade candles more expensive.Why are some candles £30 and others £5? Discover the real difference between cheap candles, store-bought and handmade, luxury candles including wax quality, fragrance oils, testing and burn time.

Ever wondered why your candle can smell different every hour, in every room and stronger or more subtle to different people?

Not sure what “scent throw” really means, or why the same candle can smell different from one person to another and from one room to the next? This guide breaks down hot throw vs cold throw, why melt pool matters, and why scent is so subjective, from nose blindness and genetics to the coriander effect. 

Plus a practical room by room guide to help you choose the right candle and scent style for your space.

As autumn evenings draw in, candlelight becomes more than just ambience, it’s a ritual of warmth and calm. Discover how our Autumn Candle Collection was created to capture the season’s beauty in scent and flame, from crisp woodland walks, romantic evenings in to a perfect golden dusk.

What happens when candle making affects your health? When you're faced with the very real possibility that you might have to give up on your dream?

This is the personal story behind my journey with chemical sensitivity, allergic asthma, and the serious health challenges that came with it. I spent months researching how to make candles without the ingredients that were making me unwell. “Non-toxic” isn’t just a trend for me. It’s the result of lived experience, deep research, and a commitment to creating candles in the safest, cleanest way I can.

A Simple Guide to Choosing Non-Toxic Candles. Not all candles are created equal. This guide covers what to avoid in conventional candles, what to look for in non toxic options, and why a cleaner ingredient profile can make a difference for your home and the air you breathe.