Heavenly Scent

On a winters evening when we’re all snowed in sometimes our home really is the only sanctuary on offer.

Capturing that perfect mood when in the home isn’t always possible but scented candles offer an escapisms as scents and smells from the world over catapult us to different moments in time.

Take a look at some of my best picks for getting in the mood this winter:

Organic Candles

So Organic candles are as they say on the tin - 100% natural plant wax, these candles contain only pure essential oils and plant wax from a sustainable source to fragrance the candles.  In time for Christmas So Organic has three exclusive blended scents to invigorate - Inspiration, perfect to get you in the creative mood and help you concentrate on getting things done; Sensual for  those times when you want to create just the right mood with a heady blend of Orange, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang and Relaxing where you can take a little time out for yourself and enjoy the beautiful aroma of Geranium and Lavender.

Available in 2 sizes –  Small votive (burns for yup to 15 hours) - £4.00
each or large that burns for 30-40 hours priced £12.00 each from www.soorganic.com.

Pure Indulgence Candles

What better way to wind down and relax than in a serene candle lit room, with the sweet smell of a tropical paradise.  Spa Paradisa specialises in producing great scented products including their range of candles, at very affordable prices.  For just £5 help yourself to relax and unwind with the ‘Indulge your Skin’ candle. Its rich fragrance of ylang-ylang, perfectly blended with sweet aroma of jasmine, provides the ultimate exotic fragrance to remind you of a tropical island paradise. 

The Spa Paradisa candles are available in Debenhams or www.next.co.uk and cost £5 each, visit www.spaparadisa.com for more information.

Gifting Candles

St Eval have long been ruling the roost when it comes to candles.  With a fragrance to suit every mood, the decision can be difficult as the shapes, sizes and fragrances of the beautiful candles mean you are spoilt for choice.  The Scented Tins from the St Eval Candle Company are great for Christmas.  Beautifully decorated the tins comes in three limited edition scents - Figgy Pudding - the sweet and fruity scent of Christmas; Inspiritus - the warm scent of spices and cloves and Orange & Cinnamon - a traditional Christmas fragrance. 

The Scented Tins are priced £8.45 each and are available from www.stevalcandlecompany.co.uk.

Ormonde Jayne’s Casablanca candles have gained a big following with Elton John and Yasmin le Bon known to buy them in bulk.  This great scent comes in a Mini Scented Candle Box Set along with a Osmanthus, Sampaquita and the Ta'if 75g candle. 

The set is priced £54.00 from www.ormandejayne.com.

Festive Candles

Wax Lyrical has launched its limited edition Christmas range which includes the luxurious blend of vanilla, sweet caramel and white jasmine to produce the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh range.  Working well in traditional and contemporary homes, the scent is available in a range of choices including the dramatic pillar candle, reed diffuser and pretty metallic teal light holders.

The range starts from £4.99 from www.wax-lyrical.co.uk.

Comforting Candles

Aromatherapy Associates have launched a brand new Comfort Candle, as an addition to their gifting collection.  Conjuring up a sense of the warm and exotic, the blend is set to use rose and ginger to enlighten the senses and create a heart warming atmosphere and infectious aroma.   

The Comfort Candle is priced £24.00 from Aromatherapy Associates on 020 8569 7030 or online at www.aromatherapyassociates.com.