More than a year of being confined to our homes has inevitably pushed us to spruce up our spaces and made our bedrooms. From binge-watching Marie Kondo tutorials to DIY projects, we’ve all come a long way. With ample time in hand to indulge in self-care or blame it on the dire need to life the spirits, an aromatic candle is the ultimate quick fix to make your safe havens a tad more calming.
Homegrown brings you a list of local candle brands that is sure to leave you simmering in aromatic scents whilst also jazzing up all your Instagram pictures!
I. Nappa Dori
True to its ethos of refined craftmanship marrying minimalist aesthetic, Nappa Dori brings you a world of aromatic candles that are a great addition to your bedside if you prefer earthy scents. The candles are hand-poured with a blend of soy wax and subtle scents that carry a nostalgic undertone. We would suggest trying Rain, Cassis or Nightfall Patchouli.
Check out their range of candles here.
II. Zyra Homes
Zyra Homes is built with the intent of providing luxury candles at an affordable price. The brand has a world of aromas to choose from — think lavender and bergamot, blends of rose and lily and much more. These craftily packaged beauties are perfect for your coffee table or just a lovely addition to your work desk as well.
Check out their range of candles here.
III. Bix. kit
In the mood to bring all your Pinterest mood boards to life? Look no further! Bix. kit brings you an assorted range of scented soy wax candles that are anything but generic –we are talking bubble candles in pop hues and fun-sized wavy ones available in rich notes of Japanese cherry blossom, White tea, and Ginger or the classic Gardenia.
Check out their range of candles here.
IV. Lumiere
This hand-poured scented soy candle brand brings you otherworldly scents in delicate moulds such as Divine Venus, Shelby, and crafty bubble candles doused in sweet and summery scents. From writers to fashionistas, pick a candle for your persona and roll with it!
Check out their range of candles here.
V. Method Candles
Drench your space in the label’s warm and sinfully good scents that are sure to lift you from a mental slump and soothe your anxiety, these candles come in notes of lavender and geranium that will leave you feeling happy and rejuvenated.
Check out their range of candles here.
VI. Monsoon+Chai Candles
Monsoon + Chai has naturally scented soy candles for every fuzzy feeling that you’re after. In a case of twice as nice are their carefully paired complementing blends — for instance, Rejuvenate + Revival that marries sparkling green tea scent with a punch of tanginess.
Check out their range of candles here.
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