I’ve talked a lot about using scent as a means of facilitating ‘escape’, but scent is also a powerful way to alleviate anxiety and stress, which I think we can all agree is highly needed just now.  I’ve had a couple of friends recently recommend the benefits of “focused meditation”, using the smoke curls of burning incense and watching them curl and waft upwards, becoming immersed in the different patterns and paths the trail of the smoke begin to take.

Five weeks into lockdown, and I think it’s safe to say that ‘escape’ is at the forefront of most of our minds just now! Our homes may be providing us with the safety and security we need – and there truly is no better place for us to be – but being able to escape from the uncertain and bewildering realities of current lockdown life offers a much-needed bit of sweet relief, whether it be through the pages of a

Candlelight and Christmastime go hand-in-hand in my book. What better way to add a festive touch to your home than lighting a candle and having a heady winter scent fill the air, making the space feel warm, cosy and inviting? I started the year with a resolution to develop a regular candle lighting ritual and explore the tranquil and restorative properties of candlelight. Along the way I’ve learnt a lot; not just my own personal preferences for scent families in particular