Bring the outdoors in with our candles...
...AKA our solution to the autumnal blues
If you associate the idea of shorter days and colder weather with missing the outdoors we might just a wee solution for you, or at least a suggestion to try. On a more abstract level, we propose you bring the smell of the outdoors in with some of our popular outdoorsy fragrances. But if that is too woo-woo for you, read until the end as we will hit you with some scientific facts too. But let start with the fragrances…
Scots Pine
Made with pine essential oil, our Scots Pine fragrance captures the atmosphere of a Highland forests perfectly. The mighty evergreen takes centre stage alongside musky bog myrtle and rosemary to create a comforting and soft base, complemented by invigorating top notes of peppermint, zesty orange, and patchouli.
Spruce & Fir
Spruce tree essential oils, known for their calming effects, blend with fir and vetiver notes to rejuvenate the mind and relax the body. This evergreen fragrance, perfect for year-round enjoyment, evokes a summer’s day stroll through a forest or a Christmas tree by a cosy fire.
Hebridean Breeze
Outdoors is of course more than just the forests. For those who find themselves missing the beach we recommend our Hebridean Breeze. Herbaceous notes of nettle and sea kelp blend beautifully with the soft scent of the marram grass and sand verbena to create a fragrance that is sure to transport you to the untouched, windswept beaches of the Hebrides, surrounded by the wild and endless Atlantic.
Okay so now for the facts. The days are getting shorter, at least in the northern hemisphere. A standard candle emits about 12-15 lumens of light, which doesn’t quite compare with bright day light BUT; a bright sunny day contains a lot of blue, while sunsets contain a lot of red. So a candlelit evening can prolong your day with a light similar to a sunset, signalling to your body that it is time to wind down.
Fact number two, the average candle flame produces 80–100 watts of heat. While it's possible to use candles to heat a room, it's not safe because too many candles in one area can be a fire hazard. However, candles can be useful in smaller spaces to raise the temperature above freezing. For example, a single candle can raise the temperature of an igloo by about four degrees. Or if you don’t happen to live in an igloo but also forgot to switch on the thermostat timer, a candle is a good way to warm up that little bit quicker.
Have we convinced you yet?
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