The centuries old tradition of lighting candles is imbued with beauty and reassurance and brings much warmth and calm to the home. Candles are often associated with autumn and winter, but we love to burn them all year round, immersing ourselves in the comforting illumination in every corner of the home. Carving small daily moments to slow down and embrace the ritual of lighting a candle can be grounding and meaningful amidst the busyness of everyday life.

Candles are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a home feel special whether for a gathering or just for everyday. There are endless styles, sizes and colours of both candles and holders available to suit any interior or occasion. Combining a mix of candles such as tapers, votives, pillar and tea lights can help to introduce ambient lighting and create a warm and welcoming feel throughout the home. Even the simplest jam jar or glass when paired with a tea-light can add a gentle luminosity to a space. Natural scented candles also add atmosphere to the home environment and can impact on how we feel.  Scents can be changed with the seasons to suit different times of the year. 

Every room in the home can benefit from a little candlelight. It is intrinsic to any tablescape and there is nothing more calming and atmospheric than enjoying a meal together around the gentle flicker of candles. Whilst traditional ivory and beeswax candles bring a natural touch to a table, coloured varieties can add small accents of colour.

Similarly candlelight is a wonderful addition to bathing spaces. The bathroom is a sanctuary within our home where we can slow down and ease tension.  Taking time to create calming rituals such as lighting a candle can help to create a sense of structure and restore our equilibrium. 

In the bedroom a gentle candle flame will give off a peaceful aura, and in the living room candles set on a mantelpiece or coffee table will add atmosphere to the space.