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Some news about BALMY

Some news about BALMY

Before I begin, I want to start by saying a massive thank you to all of you. Your support has been wonderful, and I'm grateful for every sale, int...

Our summer candle fragrance edit

The best candles for the summer season As the days grow longer and the British sunshine finally emerges, embrace the new season with scents that c...

Best scented candles for autumn

I love autumn. It’s my favourite time of the year. Crisp mornings and mild evenings. A kaleidoscope of colours decorate the trees. It's the seas...

The best candles for summer

Scents of summer: the best candles for creating immaculate summer vibes Candles might not immediately spring to mind in summer – we typically think...

The benefits of self care for stress relief

Last week I felt under the weather. I was tired and listless, cranky, and my gut flared up. And I just had this feeling of dread in the pit of my...

No scents of smell? How to avoid going nose blind

Have you ever walked into a coffee shop toilet, or your friends home, and been impressed with the incredible smell of their diffuser? And wonder w...

What is in my candle and diffuser?

Candle wax Our candles are vegan, dye-free and paraffin-free. We use soy wax, sourced from sustainable farms in Europe and the USA, and essenti...

What is the best candle to buy as a Valentine's gift?

Don’t listen to anyone who says that candles aren’t an original gift for Valentines. Well maybe they’re not ORIGINAL, but you’d be hard pushed to ...

Finding the right scent for you

Smell is as subjective as our favourite colours, our music taste and our food preferences. It can be affected by the temperature, our mood and as ...

What to do when your diffuser stops smelling

Firstly - a reality check. Reed diffusers ARE more subtle than automatic diffusers, candles or incense. Don't expect to get the same strong aroma. ...

How to layer different fragrances in your home

Did you know that it’s possible to burn more than one scented candle at a time? It’s a pretty bougie and extravagant thing to do but we’re totally ...

Who makes the best candles?

In this blog we explore why some candles are more equal than others; beyond the branding and clever marketing - what is it that makes some candles,...

How to get the most out of your scented candle

Did you get a candle for Christmas? Hopefully it was a BALMY one but don't worry if not - we won't hold it against you, and you can read on! We'v...