This year’s #InternationalWomensDay theme is an equal world is an enabled world. Whilst we both like to think we’ve got the equality bit right here at Home County Candle Co. (teamwork makes the dream work and all that..), we thought why not take the opportunity to have a chat with some of the women who help make the Home County Candle Co. tick with some quick fire questions…
Hannah - commercial director/control freak
1. What was your first job? Officially it was a Saturday job at River Island when I was 16, but less officially I remember calling my local council for a paper round when I was 10 and having to give my older sister’s name and date of birth because you had to be 11.
2. What’s your go-to snack? I’m definitely more of a savoury snacker – give me a pork pie or a cheese and onion pasty any day!
3. What’s the last book you read? I’m terrible with making time to read unless I’m on holiday, but I have been reading Jo Malone’s autobiography recently, and before that it was ‘Build a business from your kitchen table’ by the fab Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker from notonthehighstreet. Can you sense a theme?!
4. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. candle scent? Ever since we released it last year it’s been The Suffolk, it’s got the darkness of Amber mingled with sweet citrus of orange and I just can’t get enough of it!
5. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. reed diffuser scent? My reed diffuser taste changes throughout the year so my current fave is The Essex - I love the sharpness of the Pomelo (which is like a grapefruit). It’s lovely and girly without being overpowering.
lisa -
Freelancer/professional candle tester
1. What was your first job? Line operative at Schwarzkopf, and I’ve been obsessed with hair products ever since!
2. What’s your go-to snack? Mint chocolate Slimming World bars (I’m addicted to them!).
3. What’s the last book you read? The Tattooist of Auschwitz, I couldn’t put it down!
4. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. candle scent? I can never get bored of The Cambridgeshire!
5. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. reed diffuser scent? The Sussex – Sage & Sea Salt is the perfect bathroom scent!
olivia - freelancer/all-round gem
1. What was your first job? I was a cashier at B&Q whilst I was at school – luckily orange is my colour ;)!
2. What’s your go-to snack? Dairy Milk Daim every time!
3. What’s the last book you read? The Other Wife by Claire McGowan – loving my new kindle!
4. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. candle scent? I have to agree with Mum [Lisa] and say The Cambridgeshire – it smells just like my favourite perfume, Si by Georgio Armani!
5. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. reed diffuser scent? The Cornwall – my favourite of this Christmas’ stocking fillers, and still going strong 3 months later!
sarah - brand guardian/creative genius
1. What was your first job? First ever job was actually the same as Hannah’s - working as a sales assistant at River Island at the weekends!
2. What’s your go-to snack? Graze Cocoa Vanilla Protein Bites!
3. What’s the last book you read? The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck by Sarah Knight - highly recommend!!!
4. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. candle scent? The Winter Collection Mulled Wine - best candle EVER!
5. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. reed diffuser scent? Tough one…but if I had to pick then it’d probably be The Cambridgeshire [3/5 votes for Cambridgeshire!].
henna - seo expert/it guru at rios digital
1. What was your first job? Working Next sales was my baptism of fire – it was manic!
2. What’s your go-to snack? I’m a chocoholic but am trying to be good as my wedding is coming up so I’m making do with Fibre One 90 calorie chocolate bars. They’re perfect with my 3pm tea break!
3. What’s the last book you read? My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing – I’m a sucker for a thriller, couldn’t put it down!
4. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. candle scent? The Northumberland - it reminds me of my favourite Jo Malone perfume!
5. What’s your favourite Home County Candle Co. reed diffuser scent? The Sussex – so fresh and clean, perfect for my kitchen and/or bathroom.
We hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about the incredible women who have helped grow the Home County Candle Co. - here’s a recap of our favourite products:
The Suffolk - Amber and Sweet Orange Soy Candle
from 20.00
The Northumberland - Earl Grey and Cucumber Soy Candle
from 20.00
The Cambridgeshire - Cassis and Black Vanilla Soy Candle
from 20.00
The Sussex - Sage and Sea Salt Reed Diffuser
from 18.00
The Cornwall - Rock Salt and Driftwood Reed Diffuser
from 18.00
The Essex - Champagne and Pomelo Reed Diffuser
from 18.00
The Cambridgeshire - Cassis and Black Vanilla Reed Diffuser
from 18.00
