Candles are the perfect way to bring a touch of luxury to your home... and what could be more luxurious than a beautifully scented candle?  So if you've decided that you'd like to purchase a candle for a lover of all things floral - whether that be for you or as a...

Candles are a popular way to add ambiance to any setting, but not all candles are created equal, and a lot of the difference is down to the wax used.  There are so many different types of waxes to choose from with each one having its own unique properties so the one...

Candles have been used for centuries to provide light, and they continue to be popular today for their ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.  But have you ever wondered why they flicker? In true L'Oréal style... "Here comes the science bit!" The simple...

There's nothing quite like the ambiance of a flickering candle. Whether you're using them to relax after a long day or to set the mood for a romantic evening, a flickering candle can help to create a wonderful atmosphere.  If you want to get the most out of your...

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it can also be a time for reflection and relaxation.  So with summer now in full swing, what could be better than filling your home with the sweet scents of the season? Here are some of our favorite summery scents for candles!...

If you’re struggling to choose the perfect candle scent for a gift, how about deciding based on personality types? Here are our top recommendations, and don't forget our candles can all be purchased with or without a lid, with the option of adding a bespoke and...

Our Christmas scents are perfect for setting the mood across the whole festive season, with the option to add our luxury bamboo lids on many of them which can also be personalised for a special, bespoke gift. First of all, it can't be Christmas without the...

The History of Candle-Making written by Calon Home, a small Welsh candle business in Carmarthenshire, UK. The humble candle has been used as a source of light or to add ambience to celebrations for more than 5,000 years. Despite this fact, in the grand scheme of...

Finding the ideal gift for a partner, friend or loved one can be a daunting task. If you’re looking for a birthday present, wedding gift, or just something to say thank you, why not consider a scented candle? Whatever occasion you need it for, there is, in our...

Scented candles have long been recognised as a welcome addition to any home. People love to enjoy the strong, pleasant aroma that wafts from a lit candle in the home and appreciate the romantic flickering of candlelight whilst relaxing after a stressful or busy day....

Everyone feels the stress every now and again, whether that’s from work, the kids, or just the stressors of modern life. Whilst there are a range of steps that you can take to relieve stress, aromatherapy is one that has stood the test of time. Today, aromatherapy is...

This week is Earth Week - Earth Day is actually on Thursday - so I thought it’s the perfect time to tell you all about some of what goes on behind the scenes. It’s really important to me that my luxury handmade candles and wax products make their way into your lovely...

So… here it is… my first ever blog post! ??  I thought I would start off by sharing with you a little about me, my candle journey, and how Calon Candles first came about. Candles are the one constant in my adult life… I must have bought hundreds in my time as gifts...