filling the space with a lovely scent while enabling the glow of a single candle to flicker light around the space – what much better method is there to set the scene? These hand-poured candles by Clare Makes are the perfect mood-maker.
Plus: win a Christina & Jim Martini candle as well as a mixed drink on us! checked out to the end to discover out more.
It’s a widely known truth that our sense of odor links to our brain more powerfully than any type of other.
Our noses can determine at least 1 trillion different odours, though – as science journalist Marta Zaraska explains – it’s not as simple or as obvious as that.
“Unlike our other senses, the olfactory nerves do not proceed directly to the brain’s thalamus, the gateway to consciousness.
“Instead, info feeds from the nose to cortical areas to arouse emotions as well as memories without our awareness. When it comes to smells, people can be influenced as well as not recognize it.”
And these lovely handmade candles by Sydney business Clare Makes are definitely impactful.
Clare’s clever business brings a predominance of aromas from Australian botanicals as well as flowers that fill your space with a lovely scent – from the vibrant Quong: Lemon Myrtle as well as Ginger to the soothing Constance: Eucalyptus as well as Lavender.
And each candle is named after an iconic Australian.
The Quong is named after Mei Quong Tart who, among other things, assisted with Australia’s Suffragette motion as well as the Constance is in honour of Constance Stone, the very first non-indigenous lady physician in Australia.
Each hand-poured soy wax candle is enriched with a carefully balanced blend of necessary oils as well as burns for 25 hours (100g) or 60 hours (400g).
So when Clare asked us if we’d like to be included in her lovely range, we were extremely honoured. Not that we took it to mean we were of the likes of Banjo Patterson or Henry Lawson (the Banjo: Lemon Squash as well as Henry: The Wattle), however I believe our candle – the Christina & Jim Martini – is brilliant.
Using the actual botanicals gin distillers craft with – juniper berries, citrus, fresh rosemary as well as crushed ginger – Clare has produced a mixed drink in candle form.
And with the addition of balsam fir needles as well as cedar, there’s a unique gin as well as tonic note to the aroma.
The result is a refreshing yet alluring scent that puts you at your simplicity while invigorating your senses too. It truly is a G&T for your nose!
This candle is available in two kinds of 400g jar – a matte dark navy or an opaque gloss light blue – both with a burn-time of 60 hours.
Win a Christina & Jim Martini candle + a drink on the house
Now’s your possibility to be in the running to win a Christina & Jim Martini candle for yourself as well as likewise a free martini at summertime Hill’s excellent Temperance society Bar, where were shot these lovely images.
All you have to do is make sure you’re complying with us @mrandmrsromance, Clare @claremakes as well as the Temperance society @thetemperancesocietybar on Instagram.
Then just leave a comment on our IG publish about the Christina & Jim Martini candle, tagging a friend.
You can go into as many times as you like, tagging one good friend each time, as well as we’ll pick a champion this Valentine’s Day.*
For more charming gift ideas, inspect out our quick gift guide here.
*Competition open only to Australian residents over 18 years of age. This is a game of chance. The champion will be chosen at random.
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