Things worth knowing about candles

what I've
learned

Eight years of pouring, and the questions that come up most. How to stop a candle tunnelling, why some scents fade, whether a diffuser is the better idea. No filler.

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why the shop is shut most of the year

House of two trees opens four times a year rather than every day. What a drop is, why it works this way, and how...

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02

what "small batch" actually means

Small batch is on every candle label and means almost nothing. What it means when one person pours everything, and why it changes the...

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03

reed diffuser or candle?

Candles and reed diffusers do different jobs. An honest comparison of strength, how long each lasts, cost per month and which rooms suit which.

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how to choose a candle scent online

Buying a candle online means trusting a description. How to read one properly, and how to work out which scent family you actually like.

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05

how to fix candle tunnelling

A tunnelling candle can usually be saved. The foil trick that fixes it, and the first-burn rule that stops it happening again.

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06

enhancing your space with reed diffusers

Discover the subtle and long-lasting benefits of using reed diffusers in your home or office. Made from carefully blended fragrance oils, our high-quality reed...

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the benefits of candles on your wellbeing

In this blog post, we'll explore the various benefits of using candles to improve your mental and physical health

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how to make a room feel cosy with candles

Candles are a simple and affordable way to add a warm and cozy ambience to any room. 

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8 ways to clean a candle jar so you can reuse it

Here are 8 ways to clean a candle jar so you can reuse it for storage, flowers, or another candle.

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10

how long does a soy candle last?

How many hours to expect from a soy candle, what that means in weeks, and the four things that make the difference between 30...

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where is the best place to put a candle in your home?

Candles can add warmth, ambience, and a touch of luxury to any room, but it's important to consider safety and practicality when deciding where...

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12

fragrance oils v essential oils in candles: which is better?

Some people buy candles for their aesthetic appeal. Others buy them to set the mood for a bubble bath or romantic dinner. But the...

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13

benefits of soy wax candles

Lighting a candle at bath time or after a spring clean is something we all love to indulge in every so often!  But, if...

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JOURNAL


Aug 19, 2026
House of two trees opens four times a year rather than every day. What a drop is, why it works this way, and how not to miss one.

Aug 19, 2026
Small batch is on every candle label and means almost nothing. What it means when one person pours everything, and why it changes the candle.

Aug 19, 2026
Candles and reed diffusers do different jobs. An honest comparison of strength, how long each lasts, cost per month and which rooms suit which.

Aug 19, 2026
Buying a candle online means trusting a description. How to read one properly, and how to work out which scent family you actually like.

Aug 19, 2026
A tunnelling candle can usually be saved. The foil trick that fixes it, and the first-burn rule that stops it happening again.

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