If you’re anything like me, once the evenings draw in and the tree comes out, the house suddenly becomes one big, delightfully messy device for bringing on the season.
We’re untangling lights, hauling boxes down from attics, discovering baubles we forgot we had, and somewhere in the middle we realise we’re actually in December now - full throttle.
The Tree Is Up: Let’s Get Real
We’ve been debating it around the candle studio: “Do we wait till after the first of December?” My answer: life’s too short. The tree’s going up this week. Right now.
And yes - the mess, the fallen pine needles, the dumb skirt that doesn’t fit - all part of it.
But also that first moment when you turn off the overhead light, light your favourite luxury candle (hello Winter Grace or Cranberry & Spiced Nutmeg), and see your home breathe into festive mode… that makes it all worthwhile.
Christmas Movies, Cozy Flicks & Candle-Lit Wrapping
I’ve already queued the film list: Elf, Love Actually, maybe even a Die Hard debate (yes it is/isn’t a Christmas film).
And wrap that up with candles, because the scent, the flicker, the warmth - they’re the background score.
For those snack-filled evenings, throw in our Fresh Coffee smell or go full festive with Sandalwood & Peppercorn on the lounge table.
You know where I’m going: candles don’t just light the room - they set the mood.
Food, Snacks & All the Nibbles
Mince pies? Check. Leftover turkey sandwiches? Double check.
The kitchen’s turned social hub already - table laden, friends dropping in, candles quietly glowing.
Our Coast scent? Perfect if you want something fresh-yet-winter.
Rhubarb & Vanilla? Sweet, indulgent, like pudding in a jar.
You’re not just choosing a candle - you’re choosing the feeling that comes with the moment.
Christmas Tunes & Your Home Soundtrack
Here’s a question: are you the Bublé choir or the Mariah marathon?
For me, it’s a mix. Sunday morning jazz, Saturday night classic carols.
And the lighting of a candle becomes that moment - the “okay, this is it” kind of moment.
Pick your scent, pick your playlist, pick your moment.
Rocks & Roses for dinner guests, Grapefruit & Mangosteen for a sunny kitchen vibe, Violet & Lime for that fresh start kind of Sunday.
Embrace the Chaos - Then Create the Calm
This is the bit I love: after the hustle of lights, snacks, laughs, maybe a small meltdown over missing baubles, we arrive at something quiet and deep.
You light your candle. You sit. You watch a tree glow. You sip a drink.
And you think, “Yes. This is cosy. This is home.”
It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to feel you.
A Little Nudge From Us
If you’re looking for the right scent, gift, or twinkly finishing touch:
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Our pottery tealight gift set is here (yes, limited), adding handmade charm in Speckled White or Speckled Pink
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Want something bold? Try Whisky Old Fashioned for the grown-up festive moment
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Treat yourself to the quiet luxury of a handmade candle and let someone else do the heavy lifting
A Final Thought
This period is equal parts wonderful and mad.
But here’s what matters: the lights. The laughter. The scents you’ll remember.
Support small. Shop meaningfully. Choose handmade.
And give yourself a moment - just one - to sit with a candle flickering, your favourite film queued, and a feeling of Christmas that’s uniquely yours.
Here’s to the twinkle, the chaos, and the cosy moments.
Light your candle. Sit back. Smile.
