Christmas is the realm of mulled wine, mince pies, dried fruits garlands. It is rich with the smell of spices - cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger -, the refreshing notes of the evergreens - pine, spruce, cedarwood -, not forgetting the uplifting and vibrant bouquet of the citrus - orange, mandarin and bergamot - or the more sacred harmonics of frankincense and myrrh. The choice is varied and the combinations endless with an unlimited potential to diffuse a seaonal spriit whilst decorating, wrapping gifts, celebrating or simply relaxing by the warmth and the crackle of a wood fire.

A selection of carefully crafted blends to infuse the festive atmosphere of the festive seaon

Another 12 months have slipped away, fading into a haze of endless activity. Christmas draws near again, carrying the promise of festive spirit, family and friends gatherings, joyful laughter and if only for a fleeting moment, a touch of peace and quiet.

Those who understand the language of aromatics are surely already lost in their own winter alchemy, letting inspiration fill their creative spark, testing new ideas, adding, subtracting, tweeking until the vision manifests itself into reality as beautifully as it was intended . Whether it is for a special gift or a new seasonal product, Christmas is the ideal time to play with the versatile palette of fragrant essences whilst working hand in hand with their faithful companions, the fats and waxes. It is an absolute delight to let the wonder of these natural substances work their magic and be transformed into a gift that will touch the receiving hands with the intention to love, share, soothe and heal.
Blending aromatics is a craft, practiced to varying degrees of skill and artistry. However, one doesn't need to be a long time disciple of the natural substances to make a successful formulation as blending is also a space where the creator pours their own energy into infusing each preparation with a personal touch and a quiet expression of love. A home-made blend is never just a product, it carries the essence of the one who made it. What better gift to give and receive.

Click on the link and explore a multitude of ideas to put your creative Christmas spirit into action!
Enjoy!

MILOU'S OWN BLANKET

Follow this blog to take a peek into the art of processing, spinning and weaving a raw fleece straight from the back of the animal

into a luxurious and luscious blanket!

Life works in mysterious ways and brings wonderful surprises.
i came home one day to find a note stuck on my back door. A lady from the local town was in search of alpaca fleeces to spin and weave into blankets. Needless to say that this was enough to prick my curiosity and I quickly got in touch with her.

Anne Marie took me on a deep dive into her craft, explaining each step of the processing before the fibre can even be spun into yarn. It requires buckets of patience and dedication and the skills to produce a piece of outstanding quality and beauty.