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It’s been a long, strange 18 months. Because I am so grateful to you for being here and supporting my work, I want to fill you in on what’s been happening.

Handmade soap is great for dry skin and is made without chemical ingredients. Did you know that not everything sold as soap is actually soap??

I use essential oils because I don’t like synthetic perfume. However I once got to observe something called Zoopharmacognosy which made me certain I never wanted to use artificial scents.

Not all scent is created equal. And not many candles are made with ingredients that are naturally beneficial and healing. Mine are.

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Doing something small is better than doing nothing to protect our oceans and planet.

Soy candles last longer, burn cleaner and are made from a sustainable, vegan material.

You may have heard the terms ‘essential oils’ and ‘synthetic fragrance’, but what do they mean and does it really matter if your candles are made with one or the other?

Recently I had to make a decision about the oil I use in my soap. The organic rapeseed oil from Kilkenny was no longer available.

A little candle savvy goes a long way. Click to read some handy tips for candle care and safety.

I am a one person business. I make all my candles and soaps by hand here in a converted barn in Co. Wicklow.

Choosing a candle on the internet can be tricky. In this post I describe each candle the way I would to a friend if they were choosing one. I’ve given times of day, moods and seasons that I think best suite each candle.

Out of all the fancy essential oils I use in my candles and soaps, this humble rapeseed oil is my favorite ingredient.