Journal

We were delighted to be included in Jem + Bea's journal, on our guide to a less toxic pregnancy. I have always been conscious about what I put in and onto my body, trying to keep life, food and products as simple as possible. I became even more interested in this when I moved to Sydney, Australia and was so impacted by the lovely ethos around scaling things back, being outside in nature and just how the simple, small things in life can add so much. Fast forward to falling pregnant with my first child and my whole outlook on...

Anxiety and neuroplasticity Having suffered from anxiety since the age of fifteen, I have always been fascinated in the developing conversations and studies around mental health. One topic that is always at the forefront of the discussion, is neuroplasticity i.e. "rewiring" the brain. This has always seemed like such a hopeful and actually very simple way that those who suffer from anxiety can "manage, treat, or perhaps even cure anxiety" What is neuroplasticity? I found the below explanation a really simple way of understanding it:  "Our brains are truly extraordinary; unlike computers, which are built to certain specifications and receive...

Light an aromatherapy candle and read these... The list that no-one asked for! Our top 5 reads from last year. 1.) Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. Our favourite. Complex, heartbreaking and hysterical. 2.) American Dirt by Jeanne Cummings. Coming in a very close second. A stunning riveting read about a young mother and her son escaping the cartel in Mexico. 3.) The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley-Heller. Gripping, such a good debut novel. No wonder it was top of the NY Times bestseller list for so long.  4.) Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers. A simple, beautiful book about how...

What is your die hard morning ritual? A cup of tea followed by a walk with the dog. Sometimes it’s 2 hours, sometimes it’s 10 minutes depending on the schedule for the rest of the day, but I think getting outside first thing is really important. It’s not just the morning, but I always try and drink at least 2.5 litres of water through the day too.  How do you create moments of relaxation throughout the day? I find I have to give myself rewards of relaxation throughout the day to keep me motivated! 20 minutes of Pilates, a break...

A while ago, we were interviewed by Reve-en-Vert about all things natural candles... Please tell us a bit about Eym and the ideology behind the line? Eym stands for ‘Elevate Your Mood’. We decided to start the company as we felt there weren’t many beautifully designed but 100% natural candle brands out there. We also wanted to create a clean candle that not only smelt amazing but also had a really positive impact on your mood. Can you walk us through a few of the problems concerning conventional candles and the scents they give off? Absolutely. Most conventional candles use...