As many of you may, or may not know, our story started in Hertfordshire - so what better way to kick off our ‘Spotlight’ series than with Herts! Having recently moved to Tring, it was during one of our many walks along the canals that we got talking about the places we’d grown up and our “Home Counties”. With our roots now firmly embedded in Herts, here is our Spotlight on our very own Home County…
OUR 3 FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IN HERTS:
Walks - nothing seems to get our creative juices flowing like a long walk to blow away the cobwebs. We’re so lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful woodlands and hills - some of our favourite walks include Ashridge Estate, Verulamium Park and of course along the Grand Union Canal!
Pubs - a long walk just isn’t complete without a stop at a watering hole is it?! We’ll often use our pitstops for brainstorming, and always make sure we’ve got our notepads on us for new ideas. Our favourite local pubs on the water include The Boat, Berkhamsted, The Grand Junction Arms, Tring and The Old Barge, Hertford.
Shopping - we’re always on the hunt for cute homeware pieces with a difference, and Hertfordshire is thriving with amazing local independents. Our favourite spots include The Market House, Tring (of course!); Raindrops of Roses, St Albans; Berkhamsted and Hertford.
Inspired by…
Our ‘The Hertfordshire’ candles & reed diffusers are beautifully scented with Woodland Bluebell and Jasmine, inspired by the abundance of beautiful bluebells on Ashridge Estate.
‘A rich floral accord of bluebells and hyacinth enhanced with notes of galbanum, rose and jasmine.’
If you’ve ever visited the astounding Ashridge Estate in the Spring you’ll understand exactly where our inspiration came from - according to the National Trust “Ashridge is one of the most popular places in the country for seeing bluebells, with thousands of people coming from far and wide to enjoy the spectacular carpets of flowers each spring.”
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.
