With Spring well under way, and the beautiful blossom trees finally in full bloom we thought it was about time we turned the spotlight onto the gorgeous ‘Garden of England’, Kent…
our 3 favourite things to do in kent:
1. Garden inspo - Unsurprisingly, knowing the scent we chose for our Kent products, our favourite thing to do there is explore the stunning gardens, of which there are plenty. Top of our list is always the jaw-dropping Hever Castle & Gardens (Oli doesn’t mind that there also happens to be an amazing golf course there too!). If you’re up for exploring the ‘Garden of England’ for yourself you absolutely have to check out the Hanami Picnics at Brogdale Collections in Faversham. Running from 7th - 27th April, and with over 4,000 fruit tree varieties to take in, the picnics are a beautiful celebration of the traditional Japanese festival of the cherry blossom. Visit Kent have called the picnics ‘a perfect way to celebrate the tradition of Hanami and the cherry blossom.’
2. Beach days - with over 350 miles of charming coastline, and not to mention the world famous White Cliffs of Dover, you really are spoilt for choice when looking for beautiful beaches in Kent. Our favourite is Margate (I remember family holidays here when I was little) but next on our list to explore is Whistable - the pubs there look incredible!
3. Cultural city breaks - closer to home than we first thought, Canterbury is the most beautiful city - steeped in history, and home to the stunning Canterbury Cathedral, with some brilliant food and drink spots - definitely worth a visit!
inspired by…
Our Kent products are beautifully scented with Cherry Blossom, inspired by colourful cherry blossom festivals in the ‘Garden of England’.
As a child I was obsessed with anything and everything pink, so I used to absolutely love it when the blossom trees would come to life every Spring, and I still do.
We knew that the Kent scent would need to be floral but we wanted it to be pretty and delicate rather than heady, and I think we managed that perfectly with the sweet scent of Cherry Blossom.
fun fact
According to Kent Life, Kent is the proud supplier of Wimbledon’s famed strawberries. Each juicy red berry must be between 25mm-45mm in diameter, fully red all over and without even the hint of a defect.
catch us at…
We’re so excited to be exhibiting at this year’s Kent County Show!
Celebrating it’s 90th show this year:
“The 2019 Show will be held on Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July and has something for the whole family. Open from 8am to 6pm every day, the Show is a wonderful day out with plenty of displays, entertainment and local food. With over 400 exhibitors and trade stands and over 300 competitions, activities and displays.
For those who have never attended the Show before, the Kent County Show is a showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The three day event brings together the very best of Kent with animals and food, fun and excitement and above all a sense of what ’The Garden of England’ has to offer.”
shop the kent…
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.
