As the one half of the Home County Candle Co. who is Bucks born and bred it seems only right that I take on the responsibility of putting beautiful Bucks under the Spotlight this week! So here goes…
OUR 3 FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE:
Scrumping - as children my sisters and I would always love to go blackberry picking and our favourite haunt was the walk up to Coombe Hill monument, part of the stunning Chiltern Hills. With a Grandad who was an avid jam-maker we had to keep up his production line somehow!
Picniccing - again, a fond childhood memory, and still one of our favourite Summer pastimes. Our favourite spots include Wendover Woods (if you’re feeling adventurous they even have a Go Ape! high wire course!), Burnham Beeches and Stowe.
Eating out - Bucks is blessed with some truly amazing restaurants, and when we’re not spending our evenings and weekends in the studio we love nothing more than stuffing our faces with delicious food (and the odd glass of wine whilst we’re at it!). Our favourite restaurants in Buckinghamshire include The Hand and Flowers, Marlow, Humpry’s Restaurant at Stoke Park and for the best Sunday Roast in Bucks it’s got to be The Pointer in Brill!
Inspired by…
Our ‘The Buckinghamshire’ candle & reed diffuser are beautifully scented with Cedar and Wild Berries, inspired by childhood blackberry picking on the Chiltern Hills.
‘A fresh, leafy accord of grapefruit, floral notes, vetiver, cedar, a burst of blackberry juice and bay leaf.’
As soon as it came to creating our Buckinghamshire scent I knew it should transport me back to those days picking blackberries with my sisters, and I can honestly say that the fresh, leafy but fruit fragrance does just that!
FUN FACT
“Roald Dahl wrote over 20 of his most popular children’s books from his garden shed in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.”
catch us at…
This Winter you can find us at the following Buckinghamshire events:
‘Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas with 86 hand-selected exhibitors all housed in charming wooden chalets. An exciting variety of high-quality, unique gifts, decorations, crafts and festive foods to delight you and your loved ones.’
Shop The buckinghamshire…
The Buckinghamshire 100ml Reed Diffuser
Gift Sets
The Lancashire Candle
Candle | £25
Ditch the petrol station bouquet in favour of a rose-scented hand-poured soy candle. They last longer, smell better, and they are perfect for setting the scene for a romantic at-home date night.
Han-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax, this Red Rose & Patchouli scented candle is the perfect choice for a romantic date night.
The perfect accompaniment to a candle? Matches, of course.
As any candle lover will tell you, the act of lighting a candle after a long day is a ritual in itself. This elegant glass bottle filled with long-length safety matches is a beautiful accessory that will stand proud beside your red rose and patchouli soy candle.
For a Valentine’s gift that will last, opt for one of our floral reed diffusers. The delicate lavender and chamomile fragrance of The Surrey diffuser will gently scent your home for 4-6 months, and the glass bottle itself can be used long beyond thanks to our eco-friendly refills.
A subtle and relaxing floral blend, The Surrey scent boasts notes of fragrant lavender, calming chamomile, and a gentle touch of sweet vanilla.
What better gift to give your sweet pea than The Shropshire 3-wick? Inspired by the lush pink bloom that was engineered in the market town of Wem, our sweet pea scent has sweet, floral top notes and base notes of warm woods and vanilla.
With a burn time of 75 hours, our luxurious triple wick candles make for a beautiful centrepiece on your Valentine’s tablescape. A thoughtful and indulgent way of saying “I love you”.
A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.
