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10 Reasons You Should Burn A Candle
We know you expect us to be a tad biased when it comes to the benefits of burning candles, but honestly, there are lots of (independent!) studies out there that show candles are great for the mind, home & soul! Candles definitely have an ‘X-Factor’ and we’re not just talking about the illumination factor. We’ve listed below 10 (of many) reasons why you should burn a candle - from chilling out to adorning the home they are such an affordable and life enriching addition to any space and lifestyle. Adding fragrance to your space & banishing unwanted odours Let’s start with the obvious, scented candles are perfect for subtly adding fragrance to a room and (if necessary!) banishing or masking the types of smells none of us want to experience – yes, we’re talking doggy, cooking and teen odours!!! Fragranced candles are available in a broad range of fragrance families (types) including Ozonic, Floral, Woody & Citrus. Creating an inviting atmosphere Scented Space Bellini Vegan Leather Candle, CREDIT: Photography & Styling by Kylie Redden Candles are such an easy way to transform a space into a tranquil haven of calm. A few well-placed candles will soften the room through their gentle lighting and intoxicating scents, creating a cozy and intimate room for you and your guests. They can also set the scene for a party or celebration with scents that are fun, vibrant and mood lifting. Fragrances to try: From our dreamy marine scented Apsley and Company Santorini to our sparkling intoxicating Scented Space Bellini each one has its distinct benefits and will manifest a harmonious atmosphere personalised to what you need in that moment. Inducing relaxation & relieving stress Apsley and Company Reykjavik Luxury Candle Collection Candles are known for their soothing properties and are used by therapists to create a peaceful space in their therapy and treatment rooms. But you don’t need to go to a salon or clinic to experience that embracing sensation of warmth and comfort. It’s been a hectic day filled with stress, hustle, bustle, time pressures and the general demands of everyday life! You’re desperate to unwind, so what can you do? (other than reach for a glass of wine!). The simple act of lighting a fragranced candle could be all you need, its captivating flickering glow and relaxing scent helps soothes the mind. Try it – honestly, just light the wick, watch the flame, breathe in the scent and you will soon notice a calmness coming over you! Fragrances to try: We like to chill with either the soft floral ozonic pillow of Abode Aroma’s Crisp White Linen or the tantalising fruity medley of Apsley and Company’s Reykjavik scent Enriching focus & concentration Apsley and Company Vesuvius 2.1kg Luxury Decorator Candle It's too easy to get distracted and lose focus when working from home. We have an easy fix. Light a candle and focus on the mesmerising flame for a few minutes, you'll soon silence the distractions around you. But it’s not just the flame, scent is key too, the right fragrance improves concentration. This can be a whole article by itself but a few key fragrances to think about are: Fragrances to try: Anything citrus improves cognitive function, the initial burst of scent instantly boosting mental energy levels and gets the work motivation going again. Try Apsley and Company Vesuvius – just like a volcano these scented candles erupt with the bursting notes of sparkling citrus, peach and vanilla. It will totally get the brain flowing with ideas and inspiration! Certain herbs and spices can also be mind boosting. Apsley’s Adagio collection basks in top notes of bitter orange and cardamom, along with a blossoming heart of lavender and jasmine. Each of these elements have their benefits for focus – Lavender improves concentration, orange is great for alertness, refreshing jasmine is reenergising and cardamom mitigates stress. So – tick, tick, tick! Embracing meditative & everyday rituals Apsley and Company Glimpse 440g Luxury Candle Blanc For centuries candles have played an important role in rituals and meditation. Lighting a candle symbolises comfort, spirituality, transformation, purity, hope and guidance. The flame aids focus and helps bring tranquillity into your mindful journey. Whilst synonymous with spiritual ceremonies candles are a big part of everyday rituals in the home, helping to bring people together and improve general wellbeing. Simple routines like setting the dinner table, having a bath, getting together as a family, settling down for bedtime, are all enriched by the burning pleasure of a candle. Fragrances to try: There are the traditional scents like lavender, rosemary and vanilla all of which we offer across our brands but as a personal recommendation, our Accounts Manager likes to burn her Glimpse 440g Blanc Luxury Candle . The artisan hand-carved glass gives an enchanting glimpse of the hypnotic flickering flame whilst its green fragrance of rhubarb, fig leaf and white musk relaxes her mind and takes her back to nature. Celebrating in style Scented Space Celebrate Candle Collection We really should take time in our busy lives to celebrate the big and small occasions in our life. Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, holidays, engagements, ‘firsts’, or simply just getting through the day. The simple ritual of lighting and burning a candle heightens sense of joy and stimulates a feeling of calm and reflection, encouraging us to pause, bring people together and enjoy the moment. Fragrances to try: Our Celebrate scented candles have been carefully curated to fully immerse you in that moment, with an intoxicating fragrance acting as the perfect mood setter for any celebration. Igniting love & romance Apsley and Company Halfeti 1.7kg Luxury Candle Candles really can make all the difference to a romantic night in and not just at the dinner table! The soft glow creates intimate lighting and the sensual scents add to the romantic ambiance. We can provide the candles, the rest is up to you! Fragrances to try: Apsley’s Halfeti is our ode to Turkey’s ancient town with an intoxicating blend of sumptuous black rose, laced with violet and grounded with musk. It will definitely bring some romance to the evening. For something a little different try Scented Space Sundown – as the name suggests this candle with its tropical notes is perfect to snuggle down to whilst watching the sun settle on the horizon. Travelling in fragrant luxury Apsley and Company Santorini Travel Candle When we’re travelling many of us like to take a sense of home with us. One of the best ways to do this is with fragrance (and maybe your own pillow!). Not only does scent give a feeling of comfort with its familiarity but it’s also a great way to add some life to a stuffy hotel room or holiday space. Collections to try: Our Apsley Travel Candles & Discovery Sets are the perfect companion, their fragrances will soon settle you into your unfamiliar space – they’re also super easy to pack! A decorative touch Apsley and Company Vesuvius 2.4kg Luxury Decorator Candle As many of you, our Apsley Fragrance Family, know we very much focus on crafting products that look just as beautiful as the fragrance they deliver. We want them to become a much-loved part of your home as a greatly admired piece of décor. Our three brands each have their unique style so you can choose the range that’s right for you and your space. Collections to try: Apsley and Company is our most luxurious and visually striking collection of elegant candles, with each artisan piece inspired by the world’s most exotic locations. We can’t quite decide who the real luminary is – the divinely scented soy candle or the stunning mouthblown architectural art glass encasing it! Our Abode Aroma Bevelled Crystal Glass candle collection is pure (in every sense) decadence and fits in any room style, be it Hamptons, Minimalist, Eclectic, Art Deco, Modern Coastal or Provincial. Our Scented Space Vegan Leather candles are a sophisticated classic style inspired by Ralph Lauren. The charming design is timeless, exuding a sense of luxury whilst keeping a relaxed style. There’s a familiarity and charm to the scented candle collection that will be admired by all. Self-expression Just like different music, fashion, food and candle styling tastes everyone has their own preference for fragrance. Plus, we all smell scents differently – a gardenia fragrance for you could be light, uplifting and decadent but for another nose it can almost be musty and energy sapping. Don’t be put off by this though, be unique, be individual, be you! Embrace all you love (and we’re not just talking candles) and don’t be afraid to literally put your favourite fragrance ‘out there’. You never know, you may convert some of the haters and even if you don’t, you will be in fragrance heaven! Fragrances to try: This is entirely up to you, just go for whatever you fancy – whether it be on a whim or an all-time favourite. If you’re struggling to make a decision, take a look at our fragrance families to see what might inspire your nose and your home. It’s a cliché but ‘you do you’! We want you to love home fragrance just as much as we do. At Apsley and Company, we use only finest ingredients, design the most beautiful vessels and offer a broad range of scents to ensure you and your home get the most out your burning experience. Candles are basically one of life’s simple and affordable luxuries – something we all need and deserve in our lives. So we wish you many hours of happy burning! Team Apsley xxx
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How Apsley And Company Have Made Candles An Art Form
Interview with Founder, Helen Armstrong Decor + Design Elevate , 13 - 16 JuIy at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, is a unique opportunity for design visitors to experience the latest collections of leading exhibitors from across indoor and outdoor furniture, soft furnishings, lighting, textiles and art. We’re delighted that the elegant Apsley and Company are returning to the exhibition (Stand I24) to showcase their exquisite candles and home fragrances. Helen Armstrong From humble beginnings, Apsley and Company has grown into an internationally adored, Australian-owned brand, available in over 30 countries. Founded in 1995 by Helen Armstrong and David Daff, their passion for sharing the power of fragrance to create ambiance and make homes feel welcoming led them to invest in the expertise of Europe’s finest perfumers. The warm reception from Australians prompted their expansion, and in 2005, they introduced Australia’s first fragrance reed diffuser, gaining global recognition. Today, Apsley and Company encompass three established brands: Apsley and Company , Abode Aroma , and Scented Space . Offering a wide range of 200 home fragrances, their products are crafted with unparalleled quality and timeless style. From luxurious soy wax candles in opulent hand-blown glass to crystal candles with clean lines and original reed diffusers, there’s something for everyone and every occasion. Elevating the realm of luxury home fragrance, Apsley and Company has firmly established itself as a premier purveyor of refined scents and sophisticated ambiance, catering to those seeking to create beautiful spaces. Apsley and Company uphold traditional values while embracing a modern approach. They conduct business with integrity, honesty, and diversity, ensuring no animal testing and providing refill options for sustainability. In the lead up to Decor + Design , we spoke to Helen Armstrong of Apsley and Company about their gorgeous products and recent projects, as well as what visitors can expect to see at the event in July. Helen, what’s Apsley and Company’s point of difference in the candles and fragrance market? Apsley and Company Santorini Home Fragrance Collection We have always been focused on making a product that is aesthetically pleasing and looks beautiful as well as delivering a beautiful scent. This is not necessarily a very commercial approach! If the candle looks beautiful, consumers are often reluctant to burn it! With our fragrance diffusers , we spent months developing a formulation that had great longevity, wasn’t just water and alcohol, and didn’t just evaporate in two months. Again, perhaps not the best commercial decision, because they last so long! Our products are more than a single use item, able to be harnessed in three distinct ways: As a beautiful home scented item — candle or diffuser A lovely décor piece An item that can be reused, repurposed and in some instances refilled Can you tell us more about the design and making process? Apsley and Company Scented Candles We certainly watch trends, particularly in Europe. However, not all those directions translate well to Australia or some other countries that we trade with. Sometimes the trickledown effect can take many years. For example, super-sized candles that are décor pieces. We first saw large candles in Europe more than 10 years ago but is only now we are we seeing consumers In Australia consider purchasing a large candle that will double as a décor piece. Once we have a story theme (i.e. Tribal Luxe) we then talk with our glass maker about the vessel design, and we will sample up until we get the colours, shape and dimensions that we are happy with. Once that is completed, the glass will then go into production. As most of our pieces are individually made and by hand, this can be quite a lengthy process. The glass is then shipped to our factory ready for filling. During this time, we will work with our perfumers, to create fragrances that match the theme and also “work” with the glassware we have designed. i.e., heavier and woody fragrances with darker glass, fresher, uplifting fragrances for lighter coloured glassware. Again, more sampling of the fragrance, and when the fragrance is signed off, we start trialling in our soy wax formulation to ensure we have excellent cold and hot scent throw. Our candles are made entirely by hand. From selecting the ‘right’ wick for the size of the vessel and hand attaching it to a metal shank, gluing the shank inside the glass, and hand pouring the scented wax — normally this is done in 3-4 stages, to polishing the glass, trimming the wicks and packing the candle. Explore The Apsley Brands Abode Aroma Cybus Crystal Ingot Fragrance Diffuser Apsley and Company , the flagship brand, embodies the essence of sophistication and exclusivity. Meticulously crafted fragrances, encased in exquisite vessels, emanate an aura of refinement and timeless quality. From the delicate notes of artisanal perfumes to the intoxicating aromas of nature-inspired creations, Apsley and Company encapsulates the essence of fine living. Scented Space , an extension of the brand’s vision, offers a curated selection of aromatic accents designed to infuse spaces with a sense of luxury and tranquillity. The collection presents an array of the best scented candles Australia has, reed diffusers, and room sprays, meticulously formulated to captivate the senses and transform any environment into a sanctuary of style and serenity. Complementing the allure of Apsley and Company and Scented Space, Abode Aroma presents a range of home fragrance products that celebrate contemporary minimalism. Combining clean lines and sleek design with captivating scents, Abode Aroma captures the essence of modern sophistication. From elegantly understated diffusers to sleek and stylish Candle Holders, this range harmonises aesthetics and aroma, transcending boundaries and embracing the essence of contemporary living. For those who seek to create captivating spaces resonating with elegance and refinement, Apsley and Company’s three ranges offer a harmonious fusion of olfactory artistry and exquisite craftsmanship. Can you share some exciting recent projects? It’s been so wonderful to return to face-to-face meetings with our customers and our HK and China teams. There really is no substitute for face-to-face discussions when working through the nuances of shape, colour and fragrance. Our European presence is growing, and our luxury candle and crystal ranges are doing well in Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland. It is pleasing to see this growth when retail worldwide is still struggling from the fallout of Covid, We have been working on creating vessels for candles that can be repurposed or refilled . We are also seeing a lot more requests for more complex sophisticated scents. Five years ago Vanilla was the number one fragrance — now consumers are looking for more nuanced scents! What’s new in the Apsley and Company ranges? Scented Space Home Fragrance Range Scented Space Vegan Leather Range Experience a little bit of luxury while staying eco-conscious with our new sustainable Vegan Leather Candle range . Bask in sensory delight with the timeless style of leather. Inspired by the wonder of summer living and the classic style of Ralph Lauren, we have created a beautiful range of luxury vegan candles with soft vegan leather holders that are sure to become a treasured item in your home. Scented Space Reed Diffusers We have repackaged our very popular Scented Space Fragrance Diffuser range . We are very excited at the initial reaction to the new look and will be showcasing this at the show. Apsley and Company The Apiary Range Our new Apsley and Company range which will be released at the show. Again, it is a range of exquisitely hard carved, matte glass that was inspired by natural elements and colours. You will need to visit the stand to check it out - no sneak peeks! See The Apiary collection and other stunning products from Apsley and Company: Stand I24 of Decor + Design 2023: Elevate, 13 – 16 July at Melbourne Exhibition Centre Register as a visitor now, entry to the exhibition is free but limited to design trade visitors
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How To Care For Your Crystal
“Simplicity Creates Tranquillity” Okay, we admit it, we are just a little obsessed with our Abode Aroma Crystal Home Fragrance Collection which combine clean, crisp, timeless designs with beautiful fragrance. Abode Aroma Crystal Candle and Room Diffuser For this range, we craft beautiful aromatic diffusers, soy wax candles, room mists and decorative pieces - perfect as a treat for yourself or a loved one. Our bevelled crystal glass vessels are made by skilled artisans who have a real knowledge and passion for the crystal glass making and designing process. Inspired by the geometric forms and hypnotic sunray reflections beheld in Art Décor designs, Abode Aroma is for those who love the colour of life. So, why crystal? The name ‘crystal’ is derived from the Italian term ‘Cristallo’ which was used for high-end hand-blown glass in Murano, Italy. We were drawn to crystal for its association with sophistication and its incredible clarity, strength and sense of luxury. We’ve previously done a blog ‘Why Is Crystal Oh So Special’ to explain the differences between standard glass and crystal but thought we’d highlight a few of this material’s characteristics specific to Abode Aroma Characteristics of our Crystal Collection Abode Aroma Cybus Crystal Ingot Fragrance Diffuser and Presentation Tray Crystal’s strong structure allows our talented artisans to mould the Abode Aroma pieces into art deco inspired shapes and create clean crisp edges We love the weight of our Abode Aroma crystal pieces. From our 450g Cybus Crystal Tealight Holders to our Abode Aroma Cybus Maximillian Hurricane Vase which comes in at an impressive 8.35kg! The Abode Aroma bevelled crystal pieces have a silvery appearance and feel warm to the touch, but they also have another unique quality. The bevelling creates a prism refracts light providing an alluring spectrum of colours and highlighting the glasswork quality Caring For Your Crystal Abode Aroma Cybus Maximillian Hurricane/Vase Now you know just how precious crystal is, it’s important to also know how to care for it: Avoid Sunlight - Avoid placing your crystal vessel in direct sunlight, it can reflect the sun’s rays & scorch nearby walls or furniture. We always advise you not to place candles or diffusers in the sun anyway as it affects their appearance, performance & longevity Keep It Cool - Crystal is susceptible to temperature variations, sudden temperature change may cause cracking Keep It Smooth - Avoid contact with hard or abrasive materials Forget The Whitegoods - Crystal is a traditional soul. Do not put it in the microwave, dishwasher, oven or freezer Avoid Dripping Wax - When using our taper candle holders do not secure the candles with molten wax or allow them to burn out to the end. If wax adheres to the candle holder, clean gently with denatured alcohol (ethanol) Keeping It Clean - When cleaning the vessel always handwash separately in warm water & mild soap with a soft sponge or cloth. Do not use boiled or cold water & don’t leave it to soak. Rinse the glassware thoroughly & dry with a lint-free cloth or air dry, preventing any risk of scratching or damage Remember To Reuse - Crystal glass cannot be recycled due to the addition of minerals so remember to reuse your vessels with our Abode Aroma Candle Refills , Abode Aroma Diffuser Refills and we have a set of 9 Crisp White Linen Cybus Crystal Tealight Candles to be used with the Cybus Crystal Tealight Holders . The pieces are designed to live in your home in a new form – be it a posy vase or stylish jar for makeup brushes, bathroom essentials and more. Perhaps display the new home accessory additions on our stylish Crystal Presentation Tray to add grandeur to the presentation of these luxury décor piece Removing The Final Wax Chunks - When removing the final chunks of wax, so you can repurpose the candle holder, we recommend carefully using a teaspoon and washing as above. For ideas of what you can do with your vessels take a look at our blog ‘Earth Day, How Can We Help?’ Now you know just how special crystal is, and how to look after it so it becomes a much-loved and lifelong addition to you home, we invite you to create an instant ambience in grand style with our home scent range and exceptional art pieces. The timeless designs will add a touch of glamour to any home whilst filling it with the most luxurious fragrances. Visit our Abode Aroma Crystal Home Fragrance Collection at https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/collections/abode-aroma
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Top Tips To Make Your Candle Smell Stronger
So when we talk about scented candles Australia and the fragrance they release we refer to their ‘fragrance throw’ simply how well a candle’s aroma travels in the air to fill a space. In the candle world we evaluate both the ‘cold throw’ and ‘hot throw’. Cold throw is the fragrance you smell when the candle is unlit and wax is solid – usually you have to smell the candle up close for cold throw. And, as you will have guessed, hot throw refers to the level of fragrance you smell when it’s lit and the wax is melting. The throw will depend on factors such as wax type, fragrance oil concentration and candle design. As a general guide, cheaper candles tend to smell very strong with a dominant smell unlit but once lit don’t smell as good. Luxury candles might not have an overly strong smell when cold but have a great hot throw, revealing different scents as the candle releases top, middle and base notes during its burn. It’s all about the burn Apsley Luxury Candles One key factor for gaining maximum fragrance strength is the candle quality and how you look after it during and in between burns. If you take proper care of your candle, you will enjoy the aroma even once you’ve blown yours out. So, the burn: When lit, a candle’s wax pool will only extend to the same diameter it reached on the previous burn. The first burn is the most important so ensure you light all the wicks and allow the wax pool to reach the container’s edge. By doing this, not only are you avoiding tunnelling but you are also given the candle scent a chance to diffuse from the melted wax and spread throughout the room. The larger the pool of wax, the higher the scent ratio stronger the smell. Please do make sure you don’t leave the candle burning unattended! As a little side note, when you light the candle for the first time you may notice the fragrance isn’t as strong as you’d hoped but don’t worry, this is generally the case. The scent will get stronger as the candle burns. Size & ratios matter Scented Space Celebrate Candles Select candles that are the right size for the room and choose high-quality candles with a high percentage of fragrance oil. The bigger the candle, the greater the wax pool, the better the scent throw. The sizes of the candle and room matter. The smaller the room, the easier it will fill with fragrance. If the room is too large for the size of the candle the scent throw simply can’t fill the room properly. So when you’re choosing a candle think of the size of space you want to fragrance – the larger the space the bigger the candle. At Apsley we provide a variety of candle size options to help you find the perfect candle for each space you want to fragrance. For example: Scented Space 900g Vegan Leather Candle ideal for a cosy living room or snug Apsley 2.1kg Luxury Candles or Scented Space Celebrate 4kg Candle - Ideal for a large open space like a family room. Purchase candles scented with a fragrance load of between 5% to 10%. High-quality candles tend to have the higher fragrance levels. It is essential a candle producer knows the correct levels to use to create the ideal scent throw whilst not compromising the candle’s stability (wax sweating, discolouration and curdling) Doubling up Abode Aroma Crystal Candles If a large candle doesn’t cut it - burn two candles (or more!) of the same scent … and maybe add a room diffuser for that extra kick You can create a lovely candlescape with a selection of different sized candles in the same fragrance. Perhaps try the Abode Aroma Crisp White Linen fragrance, available in a range of different styles and sizes in the Abode Aroma Crystal Collection . We love to use the fragrance collection as part of our dining table setting when entertaining friends and family. We combine a couple of the 220g Bevelled Crystal Candles with a trio of Cybus Crystal Tealights with Crisp White Linen Scented Tealights Apsley Hint - A bevelled crystal room diffuser or Ingot fragrance diffuser placed on a side table in the room takes scent to another level! Switch it up Apsley Luxury Candles You get used to scents you smell all the time so switch it up Fragrance fatigue is a thing! It’s when your body naturally becomes desensitised to the same smell over time. It does this to all forms of stimulation over time to prevent overloading your nervous system, allowing you to concentrate on the newest sensation that are more likely to be an opportunity or a threat (for example food that’s gone off in the fridge). We also have an olfactory memory that discards recently experienced smells. For example, you don’t notice the smell of your home when you get back from work but it may smell strange to you when you get back from a holiday. When it comes to keeping your nose and home fresh with home fragrance, the easy fix is to simply switch up the scent; for maximum stimulation swap them out for a totally different fragrance family! Our team likes to change our candle scents according to our mood, the situation or time of day. So if you feel you’re struggling to smell a fragrance you’ve had for a while perhaps change from the heady floral notes of our Abode Aroma Bevelled Crystal Candle to the uplifting citrus notes of sparkling fruits, peach and vanilla with our Apsley Luxury Vesuvius Candles Keep it close Apsley Santorini Luxury Candles Position your candle close to you and never leave it unattended An obvious one we know but we had to share it - the closer the candle the sooner you will pick up the scent and the stronger it will be. Avoid drafts Drafty spaces take away the Positioning of a scented candle is key to optimise the fragrance delivery. Keep it away from an open window or air vent as the scent is drawn to the breeze rather than the room meaning the full fragrance effect will be lost. On the other hand, a rotary fan in the same room can enhance the scent by circulating it around the space. It’s also good practice to place it away from excessive heat or light, whilst this doesn’t affect the burn or smell it will affect the look of the candle as it causes wax discolouration. Keep it short and keep it clean Scented Space Sundown Vegan Leather Candle A short wick and clean wax surface will help the quality of the candle’s burn and fragrance diffusion A candle wick should be kept at length between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch. If it’s too tall the flame will grow too large causing it to flicker or soot. This instability will affect the burn quality thus reducing the scent release as the wax will not be melting as quickly. You may also become aware of a smoky smell overwhelming the scented candle as the wick plumes. When cutting, don’t allow wick debris to fall into the wax. Our curated Candle Accessory Set will help you keep your candle in trim. Wax type Some waxes trap fragrance due to their tight molecular structure, reducing scent throw Paraffin wax produces a stronger cold candle smell and is one reason it’s used in cheaper candles. Natural waxes like soy hold onto scent and are harder to work with but definitely worth the effort. We pride ourselves in working with premium European perfumers who develop our fragrances using finest quality elements to ensure a successful burn and strong fragrance throw. Put a lid on it Scented Space Greenhouse Vegan Leather Candle Candle lids are great for containing the fragrance when the scented candle isn’t burning If your candle comes with a lid, put it back on when the candle is unlit and the wax is cold. Not only will it help retain the scent to ensure maximum hot throw on the next burn, it will also protect the candle from pesky dust which can make the candle look messy and affect the candle’s burn efficacy. Particularly good if you’re going away & don’t want to lose the benefit of scent whilst your home is empty. Our Scented Space Vegan Leather Candles have a hand-polished lid to enclose the gorgeous fragrances we have developed. We have a range of fragrances in this collection from the fun fruity summery notes of Sundown to the sensual green ‘straight from the garden’ scents of Greenhouse For more hints and tips regarding candle care and getting the most out of your candle please visit our blog: https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/blogs/posts/for-the-love-of-candles-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-candle Happy (& fragrant) burning! Team Apsley xxx
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For The Love of Room Mists – How to get the most out of your Room Mist
Don’t overlook a room mist Be honest, when you think ‘room mist’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many of us, room mists are something only granny uses, spraying the bathroom (and you if you got in the way!) with burst after burst of an overwhelmingly flowery and powdery smelling spray. BUT, we are here to remove that taboo and make you wonderful fragrance addicts the new generation of Room Mist lovers! Think of them as a cologne for the home, used to target an unpleasant smell or just keep everything fresh and welcoming. Reasons to love a room mist The list is long so let me throw a few key benefits out there – instant, ultra-portable, effortless, versatile, effective, fuss-free, safe, flameless. Their simplicity means they can be used anytime, (almost) anywhere and for any occasion. They provide a different type of scent to that of a candle. Candles tend to give out a headier, room-filling fragrance and are most effective during the burn. Whereas, room mists have an immediate impact, offering a more subtle layer of fragrance, like a light veil of scented mist. Okay, so why not just spritz the room with a bit of perfume? Well, the first thing is cost but also efficacy. Their roles are not intended to be interchangeable. Each is formulated in accordance with its intended role – perfume/cologne is designed to adhere to skin with a higher fragrance oil concentrate so the scent lasts longer. A room spray is lighter and not as heady, it is designed to hang in the air. Handy Hint if you are keen to fashion a signature home scent all of you own, you could combine your personal scent with your room mist How to get the most from your room mist Apsley Luxury Room Mists Our Luxury Room Mists are the perfect solution for any home in need of an uplift. A spritz of the highly concentrated, natural essence-based spray instantly invigorates the space it envelops and creates maximum impact. It’s fragrant benefits should last a couple of hours. We’ve compiled a guide to help you get the most from this interior scenter: A ‘Welcome’ to remember Apsley Kaliningrad Luxury Collection Greet your guests with a heart-warming burst of fragrance by spraying your welcome mat and hallway rug just before they arrive. As they walk through your front door they will be introduced to the homely atmosphere and ambience that is so personal to you and will immediately feel at home. Handy Hint – for even more impact place a complementary room diffuser on your hallway table. We have a lovely selection you can choose from on our website Layer the scent Apsley Reykjavik Luxury Collection Layer fragrance blends and strength with the addition of a candle . You can either use the matching candle or go for a harmonising aroma to create a signature scent. Simply light the candle and spritz the room (it’s most effective if you do this in the centre of the room rather than from the doorway). A little goes a long way so two or three pumps of the spray should be sufficient. You will enjoy an immediate blast of fragrance from the spray, as this gradually subsides the candle’s fragrance emission builds up. Handy Hint – If you decide to go bold and create a bespoke room scent you could focus on your favourite fragrance family. For example, if you fancy a citrus burst perhaps try a combination of Apsley’s Reykjavik Luxury Room Mist with the Vesuvius 1.7kg Luxury Candle or mix it up a little more and accompany the Reykjavik room spray with an Abode Aroma Crystal Angelical Citron Candle Treat your soft furnishings to a little zjoosh Soft Furnishings If you give your soft furnishings a fragrant spritz, the scent will remain in the room for longer. Room sprays eventually dissolve in the air but fabric absorbs the fragrance giving it a longer lifespan. Ideal places include curtains so it catches the breeze, or cushions which will release fragrance every time you give them a plump. In bathrooms, help with the eradication of ‘unwanted’ smells by also spraying the shower curtain and bathmats. If you struggle with sleep, perhaps try a calming scent on the bedding or floor rug. If lavender isn’t your thing try our Apsley Halfeti Luxury Room Mist it offers a calming combination of sumptuous black rose, laced with violet and a grounding musk. Handy Hint – Always check your product’s instructions before using and test on an inconspicuous area first to check it doesn’t stain Long forgotten cupboards? Linen cupboards, shoe stores and coat rooms can build-up a musty aroma over time. A room mist livens up the space and will also settle on the fabrics to give them a burst of freshness too. We like a lovely aquatic fragrance in a linen cupboard for that fresh, just-washed smell! Try the Apsley Santorini Luxury Room Mist which is a lovely marine combination of patchouli, peppercorn and muddled spices Handy Hint – you can spray spare pieces of fabric and place them in closets, cupboards and drawers for a fragrant lift. Weekend travels Travel is a wonderful thing, but there’s no shame in wanting to take a bit of home with you. One of the best ways to do this is with fragrance. Why not include a room mist with your travel essentials and when you arrive at your holiday destination give the room, bedding and curtains a quick spritz (after testing!!!). If it’s not a case of bringing home with you, but simply adding some life to a stuffy hotel room we would suggest you try our Apsley Kaliningrad Luxury Room Mist it will fill the space with a hypnotic swirl of ambergris, pink peppercorns and cedarwood. Handy Hint - You could even treat your suitcase to a quick burst of fragrance before packing your clothes, keeping them ‘journey fresh’ Car love Do you miss that ‘new car smell’? Don’t be afraid to give the interior a spray of our Luxury Room Mists It’s inevitable that over time a car’s interior will start to pick up aromas, including coffee spills, crumb droppings and pet hair. With a quick spritz you can overpower those smells and create a fresh atmosphere making your road trips that bit more pleasurable. Handy Hint – don’t keep the bottle in your glovebox as the heat will cause the fragrance to diminish. It’s always best to store room sprays in a cool space, out of direct sunlight So go on, rediscover room mists, give them the accolade and glory deserved and infuse your home with the fragrances you love. Spray to your heart’s (and home’s) content. Share the newly found love with those close to you. Our Luxury Room Mists have been packaged beautifully to make a lovely gift for a friend. They are the perfect housewarming or birthday present. You can explore our full home fragrance range at https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/ Happy misting! Team Apsley xxx
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For The Love of Candles – How to get the most out of your candle
There are two types of candle buyer. The first can’t wait to get their new candle home, strike a match and luxuriate in the burn. The other prefers to take the candles home and put it pride of place to be admired as a piece of home décor. We obviously encourage the burning of a candle as it has so many benefits. We thought we’d share some handy hints and tips on how to get maximum enjoyment and performance out of yours. You never know we may even manage to encourage the more cautious of you to light that wick! How many hours burn time do you get from a candle Abode Aroma Crystal Collection There are numerous factors that will affect a candle’s burn time including wax type, number of wicks, burning environment, shape and size of vessel. As an approximate guide smaller scented candles like a single wick votive will burn at a rate of 7 to 9 hours per ounce/28 grams of wax. Larger multi-wick scented candles will average 5 to 7 hours for each ounce. Apsley and Company Tip – Here are a few examples of the burn times you can expect from Apsley Candles. Our smallest Apsley and Company duo wick 400g Luxury Candles Australia will burn for up to 60 hours. Our largest 4 wick 2.4kg Luxury Candle will burn for up to 240 hours. Our single wick 220g Crisp White Linen Abode Aroma crystal candles will give you around 30 hours of burning pleasure. Okay, so that’s the burn time you can expect but how do you make sure you get the most out of your candle? Apsley Santorini 2.1kg Luxury Candle In this blog we will highlight the key principles of a safe and successful burn but you can find more detail on our website at https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/pages/candle-safety and who knows, we may even do a cheeky little Candle Safety article sometime soon. First Things First The first burn is the most important. Just like the human body’s muscle memory, soy wax has a burning memory. When lit a candle’s wax pool will only extend to the same diameter it reached on the previous burn. To avoid tunnelling, on that first burn ensure you light all the wicks and allow the wax pool to reach the edges of the container to enable an even burn when next lighting it. If you don’t do this the candle will tunnel and you will be left with unused wax around the circumference of the vessel, shortening the life of your candle. The general rule from candle suppliers is to burn a candle for at least one hour per inch of the container's diameter (please note, tea lights are the exception to this rule). Don’t burn scented candles for less than one hour or more than three hours at a time and do not let the flames come into contact with the side of the glass. Apsley and Company Tip – If you want to enjoy candlelight late into the evening, keep a stockpile of candles and rotate burning them during the night. You could mix it up and light different fragrances at different times or have a stash of your #1 fragrance to create a signature scented space. Helen, our Creative Director, does this with her personal favourite, the woody scent of Kaliningrad from our Luxury Candle Collection A Candle’s Psyche Candle Accessory Set Just like us humans, a candle will perform better when it is feeling centred and in a stable, calm environment. Centred – The candle performs better when the wick is centred. Once a candle has cooled down after a burn, gently coax the wick back into the centre of the candle. Wicks can move in the molten wax over time and if they get too close to the edge the vessel can overheat and crack. Plus if the candle wick is centred it is also straight allowing for a longer burn. Apsley and Company Tip – We provide a luxurious matt black stainless steel Wick Dipper in our Candle Accessory Set . This can be used to gently reposition and straighten the wick Stability - The scented candle needs to be on a solid surface that is non-flammable and heat resistant. It is also important not to put a hot candle on a cool surface like glass or marble – the heat could cause them to crack. Apsley and Company Tip – For added safety and to protect your home furnishings, place candles on coasters or plates and in hurricanes or lanterns. Our Abode Aroma Cybus collection includes an elegant crystal presentation tray which would be perfect for this Calm – The scented candles will last longer, burn cleaner and have a better fragrance throw if it’s not in a draughty area. Air currents can cause candles to burn unevenly or produce excessive smoke or soot. Keep them away from open windows, fans, air ducts. It’s also advisable to avoid any heat sources like radiators and fire hearths. Apsley and Company Tip – If you really can’t avoid drafts or want to burn the candle outside, it could be placed in a hurricane or lantern to protect the flame Keep it Short Apsley Vesuvius 2.1kg Luxury Candle A wick should be kept at a length of between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch. If it’s too tall the flame will grow too large causing it to flicker or smoke and the wick to mushroom, soot and leave black marks on the glass. It’s also a safety hazard. Apsley and Company Tip – Our curated Candle Accessory Set includes a black stainless steel wick trimmer. You can use scissors but be warned, it does get tricky once the candle has burned down. Whatever you use, make sure you trim the wick before every burn and only trim it when the wax is solid! Don’t let any cuttings fall into the wax Keep it Clean Pesky dust gets everywhere and it will form on the surface of your candle. You may also find small pieces of debris have fallen onto the wax during a burn. Be sure to wipe it clean before lighting. Apsley and Company Tip – Once the candle is cooled and solidified, turn it upside down and remove the unwanted fragments with a tissue, sponge or towel Lights Out Putting a candle out is as simple as one big blow and it’s out, right? Wrong…. Yes, you can do this but you risk creating a smoke cloud and also hot wax splattering out of the vessel. The candle flame needs to be extinguished by exhausting the carbon and hydrogen supply. You can do this by placing a candle snuffer, glass lid or small glass over the flame until it goes out. Make sure there are no burning embers or signs of smoke before leaving the candle. Apsley and Company Tip – We have included a Candle Snuffer in our Candle Accessory Set which is perfect for hard-to-reach wicks, tall candles, candle groups and tapered candles. It will reduce the risk of any wax splatter! Be SunSmart Like our skin, candle wax is sensitive to the sun. If positioned in direct sunlight for long periods, the wax may discolour. Some fragrances in scented candles are more prone to this than others, for example vanilla-based scents will turn yellow. Whilst it doesn’t affect the burn or smell it will affect the look of the candle and you may not want to have it out on display which would be a real shame. Apsley and Company Tip – Always store your candles in a cool, dry and dark place. Our scented candles are enclosed in a gift box which would be perfect for keeping your candle when it’s not in use The Last Ounce A candle’s life is over once you are down to the last ¼ inch of wax. This is for safety reasons, if you do burn it beyond this point you risk the candle jar shattering from the heat. Apsley and Company Tip - Okay so you now have an annoying chunk of unused wax at the bottom of your glass - don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be thrown away – scoop it out, remove the wick and use it in a wax burner. If it’s difficult to remove, place the candle holder in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then, with the help of a spoon the remaining wax should just pop out Time For A Change? Abode Aroma Candle Refills So sadly the candle’s life is now officially over, and that beautiful vessel stands empty but don’t stress it can be used in so many ways!!! You could buy a candle refill, use it as a vase or a storage jar for life’s essentials…. For more information about cleaning and reusing your vessels take a look at our blog https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/blogs/posts/earth-day-2022-how-can-we-help Apsley and Company Tip – In our bevelled Crystal Candles collection we have created a range of Abode Aroma scented pillar candle refills to replace the used candle, meaning your beautiful crystal holder will be as good as new and ready to go again! Burn Baby Burn Apsley Vesuvius 400g Luxury Candle With any luck you now feel confident about how to get the maximum enjoyment and life out of your scented candles. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the magical ambience created by the flickering candlelight and beautiful aromas. You never know, our handy hints might even encourage our lovely ‘candles are for décor only’ customers to light the wick - we hope, so because we know you will love it! Never leave a lit candles unattended Whilst we encourage you to not hold back and to light your scented candles we ask that you ensure you do it safely. And remember, if in doubt, you can refer to our candle safety guidelines at https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/pages/candle-safety Team Apsley xxx
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Dressing For Christmas
Team Apsley just love Christmas and all the glitzy trimmings that go with it!!! To be honest, we have to hold back from decorating the office and showroom until a time deemed acceptable – October’s okay, isn’t it? There are two culprits who need real self-discipline – and yes, I am going to name and shame - the creatives, Helen (Creative Director/CEO) and Paul (Stylist Extraordinaire!!) When it comes to dressing your space for Christmas there’s no right or wrong as far as we are concerned, the hardest part is knowing where to start. Hopefully we can help you on your way with a few ideas for inspiration, but the basic underlying message is GO FOR IT. It’s your Christmas so do it your way! Decide on a colour theme and stick to it We thought we’d share a few colour palettes with you as there are so many options out there! Whether you want to be bold, retro, traditional or fanciful there should be something here for you We’ve all become more sustainably aware and feel the need to be in touch with nature. For this theme we’re talking calming colours, raw materials, tactile textures and handmade crafts. Think wooden ornaments, home baked crafts and artisanal wall hangings. Bring the freshness and beauty of the great outdoors into your home with natural garlands, wreaths and swags. Go for fragrant options like eucalyptus, wattle, rosemary and magnolia. You can create added excitement by adding sustainable homemade decorations. Still feel the need for some sparkle-factor? Intertwine fairy lights between the foliage for that bit of bling. Are you desperate to travel to pastures new and escape the four Australian walls you’ve been in for the last 18 months?? Take yourself to Lapland by going traditional with snowy scenes and rich colour tones. No surprises here, but we’re talking reds, greens, golds and silvers. If you don’t want to go too bright, tacky and predictable, swap out the bright reds for richer plum and raspberry shades. For decoration go for jewelled ornaments, silver sparkles and frosty finishes. “Blue, for Christmas?” we hear you cry! But trust us, blue is not just for creating tranquil, cool and calming spaces. Choose the right shades, add a few statement pieces and you will be sure to make a majestically festive impact. A combination of deep tones like midnight blue, royal blue and indigo, lifted with rich gold highlights, creates an opulent, almost regal, feel in your home. Pretty pastels are perfect! Go for purples, pinks and lilacs highlighted with champagne and rose gold touches. For the decoration - forget your traditional snowmen and Santa hanging decs - we’re talking unicorns, rainbows, cupcakes and fairies. Throw in some brightly coloured paper-crafted pompoms and garlands and you’ve got the perfect fun palace! A simple but striking option with the impactful contrast of white against black. Add a metallic touch to the mix and you will have created a crisp, bold, contemporary statement Make your tree personal to you Real or artificial, you can make a genuine impact by applying our room theming tactics to the decoration of your Christmas tree. You could go beach-themed with blues and whites, hanging ornamental shells, starfish and seahorses. How about a memories tree? Hang your children’s homemade decorations, ornaments from your childhood or perhaps pieces you have gathered from your travels. You could clip family photographs to the tree, or even create a memories garland! Okay, so you’ve decided on your theme but where do you start!?! Here’s a few hints to get you on your way: Get in the mood! Play suitably festive tunes and pour yourself a glass of the good stuff Always start with the all-important lights. Check the lights work before you do anything! Start with the plugless end at the top of the tree, intertwine the lights both on top of and under the branches. When you reach the bottom, you can hide any extra lights behind the tree Before you add the decs, switch the lights on to make sure you’re happy with the tree coverage Before you add the decs, switch the lights on to make sure you’re happy with the tree coverage Decoration time! Hang one style of ornament at a time so you can spread them evenly Don’t forget about the back of your tree, especially if it’s in a window! Tree topper time! Traditional or radical the choice is yours, just make sure it is straight and secure! Dim the lighting, switch on your tree lights and step back to admire your work Alternatively, you could be brave, forget hints #Four and #Five and let the kids go wild! You might be surprised with the results!!! Every year my mum let my sister and I do just that – and we loved it. However, in our older years, we discovered every year she rearranged it all once we’d gone to bed!!! Rude! Rustic Traditional Playful Minimalist Memories Luxurious Living Set the kids free Set the kids free First impressions matter! We will ALL be opening our homes to loved ones this Christmas. It’s been a long time coming so let’s make the most of it! Greet your guests with a fabulously festive entryway. Decorate the front door with a wreath, adorn potted plants with decs and sparkly fairy lights, hang garlands around the porch. For the pièce de resistance place candles along the driveway, welcoming visitors on their approach to your home Light it up! Fairy lights, fairy lights, fairy lights!!! They are so beautiful, adding that all-important sparkle and glitz to your home! They can be draped across the front porch, down the banister, around plants, along shelves. Battery operated lights look amazing in vases and bowls. Candles, candles, candles!!!! You can’t beat the natural glow of Christmas candles flickering throughout your home – so calming, welcoming, and intoxicating. For the perfect finishing touch to your festive space, light a few Christmas candles (or 10!) and indulge in the ambience and fragrance they create. Heighten the ‘Christmas feels’ with authentic seasonal scents like pine, especially if you have an artificial tree. Scented Space Botanical Candle Abode Aroma Crystal Collection Apsley Glimpse Candles It’s all in the detail It’s Christmas, so let’s go all out!!! Spoil yourselves - pull out the cutlery and crockery you don’t ever use, Dress the table with fresh greenery, perhaps picked from your own garden. Add a few ornaments to complement your themed home. Welcome your guests to their seats with a name card and small gift (perhaps homemade bakes, floral posies, handcrafted crackers and bon bons). Light a few taper candles or tea lights, pop open the wine and enjoy! Wishing you all the HAPPIEST of Christmases!!!! Team Apsley xxx
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Scentsational Stocking Fillers
The Christmas Stocking – A Legendary Tale The story behind the Christmas Stocking tradition originates from a tale involving the fabled Saint Nicholas, who is believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus. According to folklore he dropped a bag of gold down the chimney of a poor widowed village man who was unable to afford a dowry to ensure his 3 daughters married well. The golden coins fell into the girls’ stockings which they’d left hanging on the mantlepiece to dry. The village children began hanging their socks hoping Saint Nicholas would leave them a gift. Over time versions of this story have changed, but the tradition of stocking hanging has remained for the hundreds of years since. Stocking Stuffing Ideas Now we know stocking fillers aren’t necessarily the main event at Christmas but they still deserve the same time and thought you put into the gifts placed under the Christmas tree. We have created a list of home fragrance gifts we know will be appreciated by your loved ones and won’t feel like a waste of money whatever your budget. They’ll also continue giving pleasure into the New Year. Apsley Luxury Travel Candle – Lifestyle Luxury Travel Candle - $19.95 Small in stature but big on power! If you’re looking for a gift below $20.00 our Luxury Travel Candle is the one for you. They are perfectly sized to pack away in travel luggage meaning your loved one can take a sense of home with them on their trips. The travel tins also serve as a great way to try out our Apsley Luxury Candle fragrances Santorini and Vesuvius . If your gift recipient has eclectic taste and you have a bigger budget try the Luxury Candle Discovery Set at $49.95. We have two sets offering a range of scents across the citrus, floral, aquatic and woody fragrance families – something for all scent palates and occasions! Scented Space Reed Diffusers We have a number of lovely fragrance options in this elegant yet affordable collection of room diffusers . The chic perfume bottles are filled with our superior fragrance formulation, blended using the highest possible percentage of natural essential oils. For the summer months and beyond, we would recommend the sublimely floral fragrance of our White Lily oil diffuser with its intoxicating blend of pink rose, musk, sandalwood and bergamot. For a slightly bigger budget we also have a 200ml aroma diffuser option at $44.95 with fragrances including Lavender Citrus , Lemongrass Ginger and Velvet Rose Luxury Room Mist Luxury Room Mist - $39.95 The unsung hero of room fragrance, our Luxury Room Spray sneaks in just below $40.00 and will easily slip into a Christmas stocking. A quick spritz makes any space feel fresh and welcoming with the spellbinding scents of our Apsley Luxury Room Mists . You can choose from Santorini, Vesuvius, Reykjavik, Halfeti and Kaliningrad. Scented Space White Fir Candle Another gift below the $40 mark is our Scented Space White Fir Candle with a wonderful aromatic blend of fir balsam, cedarwood, and amber. Reminiscent of an evergreen forest, this scented candle makes a more traditional Christmas gifting option. If you're looking for beautiful Christmas candles, this is an excellent choice with its luxuriant, verdant green tinted glass. Scented Space Botanical Candle - Photography & Styling by @kylieredden If your loved one likes a traditional Christmas home, the Scented Space Botanical Candle is the gift for them. We have created an exotic fragrance blend of ylang ylang and lily with sparkling notes of citrus. Each inlay pillar is lovingly hand poured by our artisans before being carefully decorated with festive fruit and spices. This artisan process ensures that the candle appeals to multiple senses by looking so engaging and smelling extraordinary. It's worth noting, each candle is presented with a beautifully festive red grosgrain ribbon, making it gift ready for a special someone. Luxury ‘Noble’ Candles Our Apsley Luxury Candle collection includes a 400g option of Noble candles , perfect for an extra special stocking filler without busting your budget. Noble in name, noble in nature, this may be the smallest glass vessel in our Luxury soy candle and aromatic diffuser collection, but it is just as big on impact with a selection of astonishingly impressive scents giving up to 60 hours of burning pleasure! Each unique mouth blown glass is enclosed in a high gloss gift box with a gold foil embellishment. So gifting-wise, you’re good to go! We hope our selection has shown you stocking stuffers don’t need to be junk that ends up forgotten or trashed before the festive season is over. With our selection you are sure to delight family and loved ones with your gifts without breaking the bank. So come on, pull your ‘stuffer gift buying’ stockings up and explore your options , you may even find a little something for yourself!
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How Home Fragrance Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
Making mental health & wellbeing a priority The World Health Organisation encourages individuals and governments to prioritise mental health and reduce factors known to pose stress and mental health issues. Monday 10 th October marks World Mental Health Day, a day to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it and how important it is to share your struggles and create conditions in which you can thrive Whilst we would never claim to be experts in the field of mental health, we do know home fragrance really can be beneficial when it comes to selfcare. Scent can affect your mood, metabolism and stress levels, it’s also been known to have aphrodisiac effects! How Can Home Fragrance Contribute To Improving Your Wellbeing? Good Vibrations Believe it or not, scent has a palpable energy. Yael Alkalay , founder of holistic beauty brand Red Flower explains “It’s like a heartbeat .. you can read vibrations of an essential oil with a gas chromatography reading the vibration (of unique molecules) is transmitted when you inhale the scent.” We are big advocates for taking care of yourself and the people around you. The rituals of lighting a scented candle, seeing the flickering flame, turning diffuser sticks, spritzing a room mist aren’t going to solve your problems, but they can make a difference by lifting your mood and allowing you to be in the moment. Meditative Sometimes we just need to escape the busy chatter of our mind. Burning a scented candle can help with this by focusing the mind. Not only through its relaxing scent but also through the soothing effects of its flickering flame. A candle’s shimmering glow pulls you in with its varying shape, changing colours and the halo produced by the flame. All this mesmerises the mind, draws in your attention and puts the mind in a relaxed mood. Revitalising We can all get bored of the four walls we live in, leaving us feeling gloomy with a strong need close the blinds and hunker down. But don’t worry you can easily boost the energy of your home and mood. It’s amazing how a room’s ambience can be lifted by simply adding bright & breezy fragrances. It will help you experience your space in a whole new light, making a huge difference to how you feel and live in the home. A Journey Through The Seasons As the seasons changes so do our home fragrance needs and desires. Just like a simple switch up of cushions on the couch, fragrance can bring a sense of sunshine or comfort to a space. It’s easy to infuse your home with scents that bring seasonal feels, whether that’s to blend with the season or to escape the extremes each season brings. A Sleep Aid We know a good night’s sleep can make all the difference to our physical and mental health. Scent can help by becoming a key part of your bedtime routine. Perhaps have a long soak in the bath, in the company of a book, relaxing music and a softly scented candle burning in the background. As you move to the bedroom spritz your pillow and curtains with a room mist, turn the reed sticks in your room diffuser, subdue the lighting and snuggle down for a restful night. The Perfect Self-Gift Buying a fragranced candle or reed diffuser not only uplifts your mood through scent, but the act of self-gifting also reminds you that you’re worth it no matter what the occasion. Apsley and Company Santorini Luxury Candle & Reed Diffuser Collection A Guide To Scentscaping Getting yourself in the here and now through fragrance will help restore your inner peace and give you emotional comfort as you escape everyday stresses and life’s mundane chores. Whether you go for a well-placed candle, diffuser or room mist here is some guidance on how to scentscape your home as part of your self-care routine. Apsley and Company Reykjavik Luxury Home Fragrance Collection Brighten The Morning Citrus – carries high vibrational activity so is a natural mind stimulator. Sunny scents like orange, grapefruit and lemon are energising and uplifting, reducing anxiety and creating feelings of positivity. As you breathe in the zesty notes you will want to roll up the blinds, let natural daylight in and get ready for the day ahead. The Apsley Vesuvius Luxury home fragrance range is definitely uplifting and effervescent. Vesuvius is bursting with notes of sparkling citrus, peach and vanilla, erupting like a blazing volcano. Encased in an artisan mouth blown glass vessel and flaunting a truly unique design. Another home scenting option from the Apsley Luxury Soy Candle Collection is Reykjavik It offers a tantalising medley of neroli, lime zest and vetiver encased in a mouth blown glass vessel that is entirely unique, this candle is redolent of Iceland's awe-inducing Reykjavik. Lemongrass Ginger” Scented Space Lemongrass Ginger Reed Diffuser Energise Your Workspace> Ginger – is known to enhance performance, focus and memory – perfect for when you need to be creative and mentally invigorated. Ginger also stimulates and warms the senses, producing feelings of joy, reducing irritability which in turn reduces feelings of stress and anxiety, helping get you through a demanding day in. The Scented Space Lemongrass Ginger 200ml Reed Diffuser bursts with scents of ginger, pine & thyme and an additional boost of lemongrass. The zesty vigour of this energising fragrance will awaken your senses and help you keep focused. Scented Space White Fir Candle Woodland Walks> Pine – The great outdoors is known to be fantastic for the body and soul. A Japanese study discovered participants who walked through a pine forest felt significant feelings of relaxation. The scent of pine has a positive impact on mood by clearing the mind of stress, eliminating fatigue and helping to promote a positive outlook. Our Scented Space White Fir Candle is one of our best Christmas candle fragrances but doesn’t have to be just for the festive season. If you’re looking for a sense of calm take yourself on that walk through the forest as you absorb the calming benefits of fir balsam, cedarwood and amber. You will soon be transported to open spaces with the evocative scent of snow-covered fir trees and fallen pine needles Abode Aroma Amber & Mahogany Crystal Collection A Cosy Night In Woody Tones – Scents like amber, sandalwood, cardamom and cedarwood are perfect for winding down after a long day. Their warming tones help calm the mind by creating a cosy and comforting ambience in your room. Apsley and Company Adiago Luxury Home Fragrance Collection Abode Aroma’s Amber Mahogany fragrance, sensual and mysterious amber blends beautifully with the enveloping warmth of tonka, violet, cedarwood and musk. The luxurious perfume also carries mood enhancing overtones of black pepper, lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon and cardamom. Available in our Bevelled Crystal Candle and Crystal Diffuser Bedtime> Lavender – is renowned for its calming and soothing qualities, helping to relieve stress and promote a good night’s sleep. Research has shown it can lower your blood pressure, calm the nervous system and lift your mood having a relaxing effect on your body and mind. We know lavender can sometimes be considered a somewhat uninspiring fragrance so we would recommend trying our Adagio fragrance available in a Hand-Cut Black Glass Twin Candle Set and Diffuser Set Bask in top notes of bitter orange and cardamon, with a blossoming heart of lavender and jasmine followed with the abundant base notes of sandalwood which again is known to help find an inner peace. We hope this guide goes someway to helping you improve your mental health and gives you the confidence and momentum to create a scentscape that will aid you in your self-care mission. You don’t have to spend a fortune when investing in your health. Apsley Australia offers a range of home fragrance products to suit all budgets, tastes and needs from small candles like our Travel Candles and Luxury Room Mists to impressive 500ml Diffusers and 2.4kg giant candles. Here's to creating a personal haven that calms and soothes your mind, heart and soul. And please remember it’s okay to ask for help!
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