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A Plastic Free Pantry
April 11 2019
One of our goals for 2019 is to be more environmentally savvy.  We've created pretty great habits around the top 4 single use plastics and nearly always remember our reusable...
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The beauty of Autumn
March 15 2019
Ahh Autumn, the official start of our favourite Candle season, the weather is cooling, we are starting to layer up (hello, jumper weather!) and finding the perfect scents to fill our...
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Gal'entines Celebration
February 10 2019
We first heard the term gal'entines day when browsing pinterest (of course) and loved the idea of getting some of our favourite ladies together. The perfect chance to get your...
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Candle Of The Month: Coffee
February 04 2019
Well, the holiday season is officially officially over.  To help us shake off those holiday blues and ease back into the daily grind, we present our Candle Of The Month;...
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12 rooms that make me happy
January 28 2019
As the festive season winds down, we are feeling drawn to our staying in and feeling happy, enjoying our little home spaces.. A little inspo never hurt, though; here's some spaces...
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Candle Of The Month: Summer Sunset
January 17 2019
We never want that Summer feeling to end.. the seemingly endless hours of sunlight, post-work swims, a refreshing cocktail at home or our favourite local bar and the scent of pineapple...
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How to care for your candles
May 07 2017
A candle is like the most selfless friend you could ever have.  They let you burn them and cut them.  They provide you with light and beautiful aromas.  Depending on...
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Introducing: Room Sprays
April 21 2017
We are super excited about our newest addition to The Candle Library shelves!  We have just received Room Sprays from P. F. Candle Co. and they are really quite special! These...
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Black Fig: The latest scent from P. F. Candle Co.
April 18 2017
The Candle Library is the first in Australia to receive P. F. Candle Co's new scent No. 28: Black Fig.  This scent everything you want in a scent and more....
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Candle of the Month: Dixieland Jazz
April 01 2017
How has April arrived already?  We are in the middle of Autumn and all it brings, like the cooling of the weather and the ever anticipated Easter weekend. There are...
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Candles to match your interior decor
March 27 2017
We don't want to encourage bad habits, but sometimes (just sometimes) it is okay to judge a book by it's cover.  If you have a beautiful space, whether it be...
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Candle Club - March
March 15 2017
Candle Club: March  Summer is now officially over, the party season is slowing down and perhaps it's time for a little down time.  This month we wanted all our Candle...
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International Women's Day
March 08 2017
On 8 March each year, there is an international celebration of women.  A day, which highlights the respect and appreciation society has towards women, whether it be their political, social, economic or domestic...
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Candle of the Month: Tobacco Flower
March 01 2017
Here in Australia, the coming of March is the coming of a new season.  The leaves turn brown and begin to fall from the trees and the temperature starts to...
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Romantic Destinations
February 25 2017
Everyone knows Valentine's Day has a commercial side, but if you too are a head-over-heels-hopeless romantic, Valentine's Day is the cutest, most heart warming time of year. There is an...
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Date ideas that won't break the bank
February 01 2017
The struggle is real when it comes to keeping things interesting.  You need to be careful not to slip into the comfy zone where no effort is put in, but...
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Candle of the Month: Hearts on Fire
February 01 2017
Don't you just love LOVE? February is host to the most romantic day of the year..Valentine's Day.  Also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine this annual...
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New range from Tatine
January 28 2017
Dark, Wild & Deep.  This is the new range from the ever-impressive Tatine.   A hypnotic range of rich and intense scents, all poured into frosted white vessels.  This range...
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Let's talk about scents, baby.
January 18 2017
Let's talk about scents, baby, let's talk about you and me. Ever attended at a dinner party and been highly impressed by your great uncle Gary's extensive knowledge on wine notes? Similar...
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Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
December 13 2016
School is almost out for Summer! Students aside, it’s high time we give back to our amazing teachers for the hard work they have put in this year. Teachers can...
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Christmas in the home
December 08 2016
We absolutely love Christmas - every little thing about it.  We could talk for hours on end about what delicious food we are going to cook, what wine we are...
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Secret Santa Gifts
November 24 2016
Finding Secret Santa gifts can be hard when you’re after something affordable, but not cheap and nasty. Luckily, you have options! We have an awesome range of small but no...
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Crazy about Copper
November 09 2016
The chemical element Copper.  Otherwise known as Cu on the periodic table.  Otherwise known as BEST addition to any room. Copper is trending at the moment, and we have a...
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Passionate about Peonies
November 05 2016
Passionate about these picture perfect Peonies All of November our Candle of the Month will be PEONY from The Candle Library's New Classics range.  We are completely and utterly obsessed...
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Small gifts with big personality
November 03 2016
Need help finding small gifts this holiday season? You can definitely give an awesome present on a small budget. We have you covered!  As we approach the giving season, it...
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Gifts to say Thank You!
October 27 2016
Thank you gifts can sometimes be some of the most important presents you will ever give or receive. Gifts to say ‘thanks’ show someone that you appreciate everything that they...
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Flowers for beginner gardeners
October 19 2016
Spring is the perfect time of year to start the flower garden you had always dreamed of.  If you are new to the green thumb gang and eager to give...
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Scent-imentality
October 14 2016
There is something about the hunt for the perfect gifts for your best friends, family, lovers and special someone’s that is especially cathartic. Whether it is a joke gift or a...
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Florists you should be following.
October 12 2016
This month we are all about blooming flowers! Our Candle of the Month is 'In Full Bloom', we are heading right into the middle of Spring and also...who doesn't simply...
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Beautiful Bathtubs
October 07 2016
It's Friday. It's been a busy week. Heck, it's been a busy year! It's not often enough we indulge ourselves in some real 'me' time.  Not all of us are able...
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Lilac Love
October 02 2016
We don't like lilac - we LOVE lilac.  Could be part of the reason that October's Candle of the Month, 'In Full Bloom', comes in a beautiful lilac coloured ceramic vessel....
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Anniversary gifts that break tradition
September 28 2016
Looking for an anniversary gift that’s more exciting than a hallmark card, but won’t cost an arm and a leg? Look no further! Anniversaries are special for any reason! Whether...
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Glorious Gardens
September 26 2016
We collected some images of glorious gardens from around the globe.  Despite being all about everything Spring, something tells me these gardens are beautiful no matter what the season!  Owned...
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Forget Me Not
September 23 2016
Springtime is all about getting back into nature, floral scents and the time of year where our environment is rejuvenated. Though we wanted to talk about something a little more...
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Top Tips for making your flowers last
September 15 2016
Courtesy of the team at Flowers at the Farm, here is 5 easy steps to ensure your flowers are always looking fresh and lasting longer. Remove flowers from any wrapping. Choose...
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5 ways to Spring Clean your Life
September 11 2016
Hello September! Spring is in the air in the Southern Hemisphere and we couldn’t be happier to emerge from our wintery bunkers, soak up some sunshine and smell fresh blooms....
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A little TLC from TCL
September 07 2016
You may have seen a lot of awareness campaigns circulating right now, 22 pushups, #itsoktotalk and tomorrow's R U OK? Day. We at The Candle Library got to thinking how important...
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Follow me down the nature trail
September 04 2016
Can you be believe we have wandered into Spring already? This year is flying by so let's all just slow down, stop and smell the blossoming flowers.  Based around our...
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Get Dad the perfect Father’s Day gift he never knew he needed!
August 22 2016
Father’s Day is almost here for another year! If your Dad is anything like one of ours, chances are, he’s the hardest person in the world to buy presents for…...
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Bust the Myth: Coffee Beans
August 19 2016
  National Science Week has us curious of whether smelling coffee beans truly 'resets' your sense of smell.  We've all seen it before, a cup of coffee beans at the...
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Science Experiment: Are odourprints like fingerprints?
August 16 2016
Medical Laboratory and Biomedical Science It should come as no surprise that we, here at The Candle Library, are huge science fans.  We love researching, testing and pushing the boundaries...
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Housewarming gifts your friends will actually love...
August 11 2016
Housewarmings can be some of the best gatherings in your social calendar. The bubbles flow, furniture is in and the gas has been hooked up. What a great excuse to...
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What We're Reading Now...
August 05 2016
We are an office full of self proclaimed book worms. There is no hiding it! So in recognition of Book Lovers Day on the 9th August and with the Byron Bay...
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There is something about leather
August 02 2016
  We are proud to introduce our Candle of the Month, Leatherbound Classic. In a celebration of the life of this bergamot, leather and patchouli scent we have decided to...
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10 Ways To Make Your Bed The Comfiest Place On Earth
July 22 2016
  You may or may not know that today is National Pyjama Day and as we all love a lie-in in our favourite PJs, we thought that to celebrate we...
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Indigo Love
July 19 2016
After our Dixieland Jazz candle was recently featured by our friends at Life Interiors in one of their indigo themed home interiors (image below), we decided to declare our love for the colour by collecting...
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A Guide to Paris
July 14 2016
In celebration of Bastille Day, we thought we’d ask one of our Paris dwelling pals for some tips for anyone planning a trip to the French Capital. Because, you know,...
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The Inspired Table's Warming Winter Tonic
July 08 2016
This week, as we're featuring the Lemon & Calendula candle form Formulary 55, we thought it would be fitting to find the perfect winter tonic made with Lemon & Calendula. Our...
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