Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

34 Designed to promote equilibrium and peace, the Balancing fragranced diffuser is an intriguing combination of Linden (lime blossom), Rose Geranium and Cedar, with a smoky comforting finish. The blend of essential oils has been captured in an environmentally friendly natural carrier oil, which is plant based (soy bean), sustainable and non-toxic. With plant-based formulations made in England, Ubiety uses essential oils, vegan and environmentally-friendly ingredients and comes in simple glass packaging. All profits from the purchase of this product help fund end of life care. T: +44 (0)1225 811 444 findubiety.com Original to the home fragrance market, Busy Bee Candles offers its Magik Candle ® product. A scented candle, however, there are no flames. The Magik Candle ® is a patented and where traditional candles require constant vigilance and care, the Magik Candle ® needs none. No wick trimming, no soot staining the jars and no danger of naked flames. Just choose your fragrance from more than 250 available from Busy Bee Candles, switch on the electric base station and enjoy. Each of the jars lasts for up to 200 hours and replacement is as easy as removing one jar and replacing with another – like magic! The Magik Candle has an RRP £19.99; and the Magik Candle Base Station’s RRP is £14.99. T: +44 (0)1550 750 419 busybeecandles.co.uk An ode in ancient times was a song or poem in praise of a subject – either a person, an object, a landscape or an abstract idea. This company’s ode is to all things wild. The company’s decision to use certified organic ingredients was one that was not taken lightly. Ode to the Wild offers beautifully blended candles that are made with at least 95 per cent certified organic ingredients. They’re therapeutically designed to help you release the flotsam and jetsum of life. The company also produces ceramics – inspired by nature’s colours and forms and is currently working on refills for both its bath salts and candles. Products are hand crafted in small batches in London and the New Forest and packaging is either recyclable, recycled, biodegradable or re-usable. T: +44 (0)20 8289 6841 odetothewild.co.uk Bang on trend are four new fragrances launched this year by Pintail Candles . Bilberry & Heather, Orange Blossom, White Grape & Pear and Kaffir Lime & Coriander perfectly capture the current trend for botanical and green-inspired fragrances of wild harvest and back to nature. All four feature as part of the iconic Paint Pot candles range of 40 fragrances and vibrant colours. This year the company’s signature triple wick candles and matching co-ordinate candles will star best-selling fragrances including Gin & Tonic, Avocado & Pear, Sea Salt and Rhubarb Gin. The new Elements range has been storming ahead since its recent launch. 2020 sees the sophisticated styling of this range extended to include a new collection of glass candles. As the makers of the original Happy Hour cocktail range, Pintail Candles has created a special offer box set of three of its best- selling alcohol inspired candles. This limited-edition box set is priced to retail for less than £20. The company’s full spring/summer collection includes candles, wax melts and diffusers all of which are individually hand poured and made in Britain. T: +44 (0)1539 559 007 pintailcandles.com