Scented candles for Christmas from Loriest & Co.

A luxury scented candle from Loriest is the perfect and meaningful Christmas gift; reminisce what has been and to celebrate what is to come.

At Loriest & Co they make journeys through the year scenting stories with 12 candles, each inspired by the seasonality of the 12 months of the year,

Specially hand-poured in England, their sustainable luxury candles are all carefully crafted to harness the fragrance of plants and flowers that are found all over the British Isles. 

Their special Notes of December candle carefully captures the scent of an evergreen forest and is wonderfully aromatic in the home over the festive season.

For a more personally considered Christmas gift, look back at moments in the year that can be recalled with scent; for example, a summer wedding with their Notes of June candle which releases a bouquet of English roses, or what about a friend's weekend away in August with the scent of sea air mingled with geranium which are to be found in their Notes of August candle, or what about a special anniversary in November with the cosy warming aroma of woodsmoke is perfectly balanced in thier Notes of November candle?

Established in 2022, Loriest & Co is a small, family-run UK business, and with the natural world as their muse, a responsible approach is at the very heart of everything they do.

Their candles are all plant-based, clean burning and are guaranteed to be 100% vegan. Each vessel is made with recycled glass, their gift boxes are FSC-certified, and they are proud to report that they are are plastic free.

Loriest candles are wonderfully meaningful Christmas gifts, beautifully packaged and delivered free of charge across the UK. 

They provide a gratis gift wrapping service (complete with gorgeous velvet ribbon!) and personalised handwritten gift notes, too.

This Christmas surprise someone with the gift of storytelling through shared scent memories.

The Loriest & Co scented candle collection, each £40.

Twelve candles across the four seasons

Autumn scent memories

Notes of September pear / blackberry / hops

Notes of October moss / juniper / woods

Notes of November woodsmoke / sloe / cedarwood

Winter scent memories

Notes of December evergreen woods / camellia / bay

Notes of January thyme / viburnum / rosemary

Notes of February snowdrop / ferns / primrose

 Spring scent memories

Notes of March hyacinth / green leaf / daffodil

Notes of April bluebell / blossom / woodland

Notes of May peony / rhubarb / lilac

Summer scent memories

Notes of June rose / freshly cut lawns / elderflower

Notes of July tomato vines / sweet pea / mint

Notes of August heather / geranium / sea thrift flowers

The perfect present all wrapped up this Christmas with Loriest.com

Serving up the sweet smell of Christmas with Mince Pie scented candle

A festive fragrance for foodies

Serving up the sweet smell of Christmas

The warming aroma of the mighty mince pie has been captured in a delectable scented candle for food lovers this Christmas.

Cookery teacher and chef Lisa Roukin has created a limited edition candle that will fill the air with a festive fragrance. And if you{feel inspired by the warming winter scent, the recipe for the sweet treat is detailed on the label so you can bake some tasty mince pies to please your taste buds too!.

A perfect glittering gift for your foodie friends, Christmas will be all a glow from a Cook with Lisa Mince Pie Candle.

With a rich and fruity flame, the candle has captured notes of apple, currants, candied citrus and buttery pastry that will fill your home with comforting Christmas spice. Just like the mouth-watering smell of warm crumbly mince pies, straight from the oven.

The scented candle has a long 50-hour burn time and is handmade in the UK with British sourced ingredients. The candles do not contain any animal products so are suitable for vegetarians.

Create a candlelit chorus of carols or set the mood for mulled wine and baking.Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies.

Put www.cookwithlisa.com/shop on your Christmas list where you can order the Mince Pie Candle for £9.99.

Other candles in the range include Homemade Shortbread, Pineapple Flambé, Raspberry Sorbet and Apple Pie.

FACTFILE:

• Lisa Roukin is a professional London based cookery teacher and chef. Cook with Lisa was established in 2009 with the aim of teaching people to cook in their own homes.

• She has worked in some of London's finest restaurants including Mirabelle, L'Escargot and Quo Vadis as a banqueting manager. She has also headed the events department for Le Caprice and worked within the banqueting team at Tony Page catering.

• Lisa has broadcast experience and reached the finals of Gordon Ramsay's The F Word competition to find a new female TV chef.

• Below is Lisa’s tried and tested recipe for mince pies that is printed on the candle label, too!

Mince pies /makes 12

250g plain flour, extra for rolling
125g unsalted salted butter, cubed (at room temperature)
75g caster sugar
1 Lemon (grated zest) and 1 x 15ml tbsp juice
1 medium egg, beaten
1 medium egg yolk, beaten
Pinch of Cornish sea salt
1 x 15ml tbsp milk for sealing and brushing with caster sugar
1 tbsp Icing/caster sugar for dusting the top
Filling
350g mincemeat shop brought or homemade

Sift the flour into a medium bowl add the butter; blend using your fingertips or food processor. Add the caster sugar, salt, lemon rind and juice and beaten egg until smooth. Wrap in cling film, refrigerate for 30 minutes – 1 hour.

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (400°F or gas mark 6). Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out half of the dough into 12 rounds using a round 8cm cutter, then roll out 12 rounds using a fluted 7cm cutter. Use a non-stick 12 hole-baking tray, place the larger pastry on the bottom add a spoonful of mincemeat. Taking a lid, brush with a little water around the edges and place it wet side down on top of the open mince pie. Seal the edges with your fingers. Brush with milk, sprinkle with caster sugar and cook until the pastry is golden brown 20-25minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes before taking out gently, sprinkle with icing/caster sugar.

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Be the first to enjoy an Airwick Chirstmas candle that looks as good as it smells!

There's a funky and totally innovative NEW Air Wick Touch of Luxury colour change candles that will create the perfect Christmas atmosphere!

Let’s face it, we all take pleasure in creating the perfect atmosphere in our homes, no more so than during the Christmas season. So, whether we’re enjoying Christmas day with the family or preparing for some festive fun, wouldn’t it be great if there was a product that offered the perfect combination of indulgent seasonal fragrance and lighting to set the mood? Now there is - it is the NEW Air Wick Touch of Luxury colour change candle range!

Combining a range of delectable fragrances with a gentle colour changing lighting effect, the NEW Air Wick Touch of Luxury colour change candles stimulate two senses at the same time. Infused with fragrant oils that smell wonderful when lit, the burning candle releases a tranquil glow through the wax, creating a kaleidoscope of soft rainbow colours to deliver the perfect holiday atmosphere and mood.

Now for the science behind this magical creation: the glow is triggered via a heat sensitive light sensor, which is activated whenever the candle is lit and continues until the candle is blown out, allowing you complete control over when and where you create your special atmosphere.

So now there’s no need to spend all that time fiddling around with dimmer switches or fairy lights. Just light your chosen candle, and your dining room, kitchen or any other room in the house will instantly look every bit as good as it smells to complete the perfect Christmas experience.

Choose from your favourite festive season fragrances including spicy Mulled Wine and Cinnamon Apple, indulgent Rich Vanilla and Caramel Swirl, floral Precious Silk and Oriental Orchid or the new fragrance for Air Wick, Cocoa Truffle and Crème.

Air Wick’s new colour change candle is part of the Touch of Luxury range which also includes additional candles, automatic and instant sprays as well as plug-ins, all of which add that extra touch of daily luxury and indulgence to your home.

FACTFILE:Air Wick Touch of Luxury colour change candles are available at all major supermarkets at a RRP of £6.1.
They last for up to 28 hours and are available in a range of four fantastic fragrances including Mulled Wine and Cinnamon Apple, Rich Vanilla and Caramel Swirl, Precious Silk and Oriental Orchid and Cocoa
Truffle and Crème.

For general information visit www.airwick.co.uk