Brief History and Taste of a Fig Figs are a luxurious fruit with a jammy consistency native to the Mediterranean. Culturing a fig tree dates back to centuries around 11 000 B.C. Ancient wild figs grew in turkey, stretching to northern India. They were initially cultivated in Caria, an old description of a place which […]
Do you wonder if your candle habit can contribute to your carbon footprint? We did the research and found out how those warming candles can cause the warming of our earth (no pun intended but seriously an issue worth considering). It turns out buying cheap scented candles from big conglomerates can cause harm to you […]
Self-care might be the buzzword in the wellness industry, but for a good reason! Self-care takes into account every aspect of your health. If you are not making self-care a priority, you should consider doing so. Spending a little time showing yourself you care goes a long way to improving your life. Candles are one […]
Where are my candle lovers? We all have hoarded candle jars with a bit of wax left at the bottom. Are you wondering if you should throw them away or reuse them? You can clean them and reuse them. Please read our article on how some clever ways in how you can repurpose candle jars […]
Yes, you have bought our handmade soy candle on a sale, burned it to your heart’s content, and now you are left with an empty candle jar. Now there is a problem: what do you do the jar after the soy wax burns out? It seems a shame to toss it, but hoarding a collection […]
We have to guide you into the near historical past to explain why we came up with the name Chernobyl Rain for our opium-scented candle. Once upon a time, there was a village called Pripyat, located in northern Ukraine. At the time it was a part of the old Soviet Union. It was a summery humid region, […]
There’s nothing quite therapeutic than burning a good scented soy candle after a long day, with a glass of wine or kombucha melting your stress away in the soft burning glow of the candles. However, do you ever wonder if your favourite soy candles are causing you more harm than good? Here we explore why […]
We all know how much it pains to see black soot when you are burning a scented candle. The yucky substance that can get onto your walls and cabinet. Yikes! Firstly let’s understand what soot is to combat the issue. In essence, soot is a solid particle that results from incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, […]
We are often blindsided by the heavenly scents when it comes to purchasing candles. However, do we pay attention to the wax that is used in making these candles? Big brands that hoard all the market space typically use paraffin wax to make their candles which though it is a cost-effective option, is not sustainable […]
We all know the soothing properties of lighting candles. It helps create a peaceful ambience, and the candle’s lovely flickering is easing to the mind. In this article, let’s explore how we can use candles to improve our daily lives. 1. Start your day with a cuppa and candle Imagine getting out of your bed […]