From Paddywax, tree stacks. The short tree includes a Cypress & Fir candle with a lid that can be used as an incense holder ($27), the large has 2 candles plus incense holder ($38). At Paddywax.
Ikea + Byredo Osynlig candle collection
Ikea’s collaboration with Ben Gorham of Byredo, Osynlig (invisible), will debut in November. There are 13 candle fragrances, all limited edition, and available in single- and four-wick stoneware containers with lids. The scents: Swedish Birch & Juniper; Basil & Mint; Cassis & Freesia; Fig & Cypress; Rose & Raspberries; Lilac & Amber; Cotton Flower & Apple Blossom; Tea Leaves & Verbena; Firewood & Spice; Tobacco & Honey; Sandalwood & Vanilla, Peach Blossom & Bamboo and Pomegranate & Amber…
Diptyque holiday candles 2020
Diptyque’s holiday collection for 2020 (including the advent calendar) was decorated by artist Ugo Gattoni. This year’s candle line up includes three fragrances with fairy-tale creature decorations: Fleur Majesté (lion; roses with clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon), Ambre Plume (swan; amber, orange, cinnamon and ginger) and Sapin de Nuit (deer; fir, eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint). There will be the usual 70g mini and 190g sizes, plus coffrets, candle carousels, and etc, and a 600g Roses candle in pink porcelain, plus a perfumed bracelet in Do Son with the three animal charms.
Also worth coveting, two more items scented with Sapin de Nuit…
The daily lemming
I don't think I used to think of linden as calming, particularly, but lately I find Astier de Villatte Grand Chalet just that. ("It was here, in this unique landscape with its healing climate, that the painter Balthus made his home, enchanted by the fragrances of milk, honey and hints of citrus from the ancient lime trees that surrounded his studio.") If I had more money to invest in calm, I'd consider the ceramic candle ($140 at Sue Fisher King, or you can get the glass version for $85) and as long as I was investing so much in calm, I might as well throw in the kitty lid, $100).
The daily lemming
Aha, more spendy candles for my lemming list (luckily for my wallet, almost nothing will move me to actually buy a spendy candle): the new Townhouse Collection from Jo Malone. I'll take the Green Tomato Vine (shown), but you can also pick from Wild Berry and Bramble; Pastel Macaroons; Glowing Embers; Lilac Lavender & Lovage; and Fresh Fig & Cassis. They're done in ceramic designs inspired by Georgian architecture, 300g for £90 each. Due to launch in October but you can admire them now at Selfridges.