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How to Create the Perfect Cosy Reading Nook  Is there anything better than curling up with a good book on a cosy night in? The slow change of the seasons, as Summer fades into Autumn, always leads me back to my love of books. I have a passion for reading. It is very rare that I do not have a a partially read book near me. During the pandemic, I created a cosy reading nook in my home and it elevated my reading experience no end, (candles were of course part of the scenery) - and it was so simple to...

If you have been in the Whist community for any amount of time, you would have heard me talking about our refillable candles. Our sustainable ceramics have become one of our best selling products since they launched early in 2024, and are my absolute pride and joy. But what you may not know, is that I chose Katie as the potter that I work with, because of her commitment to creating ceramics in the most eco friendly way. It was important to me that the refillable candles were made in line with the brand ethics Whist is built on. Katie,...

Back in 2021, when I launched Whist, my intention was to launch with refillable candles. However, insurance restrictions and a couple of other issues, hindered that. Using the signature frosted and amber glass vessels that we use in the Nature Collection, was not going to be possible for refills. As a newly launched small business, I did not have the resources at the time to dive into the world of ceramics. So, I sat on the idea, knowing that the day would eventually come, that I could fulfil my wish of having a refillable candle collection. The Start of the...

  Are you a Candle user, or wax melts? I conducted a little survey over on the Whist Instagram account last week. It was prompted by an order I had received from a customer, for 7 boxes of wax melts. No candles at all, just all wax melts. This is quite unusual for my brand, there is almost always a candle ordered in most orders, so it left me curious as to people's preferences.  In the survey, I asked people to vote from the following three options - Are they users of candles, wax melts, or dabbled in both. What...

Why essential oils?  Because they are magical. The end..... Ok that might not give you the information that you thought this post would. But it is the answer that enters my head every time someone asks me this question. I truly think that the magic of nature is harnessed within these oils, and I have experienced and seen the wellbeing benefits they bring, time and time again. There is a reason why the power of plant oils has been used for centuries to aid wellbeing. When I began my journey into candle making many years ago, I knew that I...