Herts &amp; Beds


<p>There&#8217;s nothing like a flickering flame and and uplifting scent to put you in a more relaxed state of mind. Light one of these and enjoy a soak in the bath (or  even some meditation or yoga), to help you find a little more &#8216;calm&#8217; in your busy day-to-day. </p>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/sense-collective-candle-Fotor.jpg" alt="Sense collective candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Makes scents</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>This luxury hand-poured candle co is run by a husband and wife team, whose aim wasn&#8217;t only to create gorgeously scented candles to bring a feeling of calm (try Himalaya with notes of seaweed and cyclamen with driftwood and patchouli at the base), but also to provide specialist work mentoring to disabled young adults and enable families of children with disabilities. So you can treat yourself guilt free in the knowledge that you&#8217;re helping a great cause.</p><p>£8</p><p><a href="https://www.sensecollective.co.uk/candles-1/p/himalaya" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/firenest-candles_Fotor.jpg" alt="Firenest candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Spa time</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>These stunningly simple candles have wooden wicks (for a longer, slower burn) and come in a range of temptingly exotic and calming scents from Pink Sands Beach to Rum Islands. We like the sound of and Scandinavian spa with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils, for evoking that inner peacefulness. They&#8217;re handmade from natural soy wax and handpoured by partners Will and Phoebe, and are totally free from nasties making them better for you, your home and the environment. </p><p>£17</p><p><a href="https://www.firenestcandles.com/soy-candles/p/scandinavian-spa-soy-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/and-chai-candle_Fotor.jpg" alt="&amp; Chai candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Duvet day</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Stevenage-based sisters, Michelle and Louise started their vegan, cruelty-free and recycleable candle co, &amp;Chai in 2020 with a collection inspired by Animal Crossing (yep, that Nintendo Switch game!) &#8211; it sold out on Etsy in one day! Now their range includes all sorts of weird and whacky scents including the clean and fresh Duvet Daze with notes of white tea, mandarin, amber, jasmine and musk. Just what&#8217;s needed for those times when crawling back under the covers is the only answer. </p><p>£16</p><p><a href="https://andchai.co.uk/collections/scented-candles/products/duvet-daze-soy-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Nolattie-candles_Fotor.jpg" alt="Nolattie candles" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Home comforts</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Nolattie Candles are specifically designed to evoke homely memories to enhance calm and comforting feelings. They&#8217;re home made in Ampthill by founder, Joanne, with soy wax, cotton and linen wicks and hand-blended essential oils. They come in glasses or tins for home and travel and 12 different fragrances Meditation, Unwind, Mood and Refresh. </p><p>From £12.50</p><p><a href="https://www.nolattie.co.uk/shop-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/just-being-candle_Fotor.jpg" alt="Just being candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Mood boost</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>The brainchild of a qualified aromatherapist and psychotherapist to promote wellbeing, Just Being has a core collection of four scents: Relaxed (with soothing lavender and geranium), Passionate (with warming black pepper, ginger and neroli), Motivated (with lemongrass and clary sage for clarity) and Joyful (with uplifting frankincense, jasmine and sweet orange). You can even click and collect if you&#8217;re local to Shefford.</p><p>£13</p><p><a href="https://www.justbeing.shop/shop/p/motivated-emyrk-syhlz-an8al" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p><p></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/embers-candles_Fotor.jpg" alt="Embers candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Health kick</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Handmade in Hemel Hempstead, Embers candles are so named for their wooden wicks which create a crackling sound when burnt reminiscent of a log fire. They are made with a high ratio of quality aromatherapy essential oils to give off a stronger scent and bring numerous health benefits. This Winter Wellness candle contains Cinnamon, Clove and Juniper Berries, which help to boost the immune system and kill germs in the home.</p><p>From £11.99</p><p><a href="https://emberscandles.co.uk/shop/winter-wellness/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/handmade-in-harpenden_Fotor.jpg" alt="Handmade in Harpenden candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Fresh start</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Handmade in Harpenden believe you don&#8217;t have to sacrifice the environment or your wellbeing for the perfect fragrance. Their candles are plant-based, vegan, eco friendly, paraben and cruelty-free, plus they smell divine too. On our wishlist is The Retreat with cleansing and revitalising ginger, lime and orange, for a detox of the senses.</p><p>£12.50</p><p><a href="https://handmadeinharpenden.com/candles/the-retreat-classic-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p><p></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/hertford-candle-co_Fotor.jpg" alt="Hertford Candle Co" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Namaste</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Not only are the Hertford Candle Co&#8217;s products eco friendly and sustainably packaged, the founders plant a tree for every one sold in a bid to offset their carbon footprint. This Bali Spa candle contains top notes of Jade, Eucalyptus and Bergamot blended with Lavender, Rosemary, on a base of Ylang-Ylang, Blue Sage and Lemongrass helping you to realign those chakras and totally unwind.</p><p>£25</p><p><a href="https://www.thehertfordcandleco.com/product-page/bali-spa-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/ampthill-alchemist_Fotor.jpg" alt="Ampthill Alchemist" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Wakey, wakey!</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>One-man band, the Ampthill Alchemist is passionate about vegan, cruelty-free and good quality ingredients. The range of scents transports you all over the world from Tropical Shores to the Amalfi Coast and closer to home with Enchanted Woods and Dusky Evening. The Awakening candle though is spot on for a New Year mood boost with spicy black pepper, warming ginger and nutmeg and floral neroli, blended to awaken confidence and courage. </p><p>£12</p><p><a href="https://www.theampthillalchemist.com/product-page/awakening-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/wootton-wick-candles_Fotor.jpg" alt="Wootton Wick candle" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Crystal clear</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Beds based small-batch candle co, Wootton Wick, uses coconut blend wax and high quality essential oils. We&#8217;re head over heels about their three-wick crystal candles which come in five different scent combinations and are hand topped with a selection of calming and balancing crystals, including stress-relieving amethyst, healing rose quartz and soothing amazonite. </p><p>£40</p><p><a href="https://woottonwickcandles.com/shop/ols/products/3-wick-crystal-infused-candle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy here</a></p></div></div></div></div>


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