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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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We Are Kindred International Day Of Friendship Giveaway
July 26 2016
  No-one deserves to be spoilt more than your bestie so to celebrate International Day Of Friendship on July 30th, The Candle Library are teaming up with Sydney fashion label We...
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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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Candle Subscription - July 2016
July 18 2016
  This month we decided to send our subscribers some tropical vibes to remind them of warmer months ahead and help them through the remaining weeks of winter.   There is...
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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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Candle Of The Week: The Woods
July 13 2016
The cold snap has really hit now! We needed a Winter-Warmer this week, and what could be better than the essence of exotic smooth timbers in this weeks Candle Of...
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Person Of Interest: Jordanna Levin (The Inspired Table)
July 08 2016
Jordanna Levin is the brains (and beauty) behind our favourite wellness site - The Inspired Table; and we're constantly inspired by her blog (and it's guilt-free treats!) and instagram feed. Not to mention...
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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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The Finders Keepers Market - Top Picks
July 07 2016
  Over the weekend, The Candle Library was a part of The Finders Keepers market in Brisbane. Finders Keepers is a design market, featuring a whole bunch of amazingly talented...
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Candle Of The Week: Lemon & Calendula
July 05 2016
    It’s that time of year when we need a little pick me up to brush off the winter sniffles.   This week’s Candle Of The Week is the...
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The Perfect Whiskey Sour
July 01 2016
  Image thanks to https://mrsimple.com.au   In the winter months you can’t beat a classic Whiskey Sour to warm your cockles – it’s simple yet delicious and we love it! Whisky...
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The Finders Keepers Market
June 28 2016
Attention all Queenslanders! This weekend (Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd July) The Candle Library is taking part in The Finders Keepers market in Brisbane. The markets are being help at The...
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Candle Of The Week: Whisky O'clock
June 27 2016
  As the sun sets at the end of a long day, there is nothing better than sinking in to your favourite arm chair, feet up on the coffee table,...
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New To The Candle Library
June 27 2016
  We are super excited to welcome two new and amazing brands to our library - SoH Melbourne and Palm Beach Collection.   SoH Melbourne produce luxury scented candles of...
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Up-Cycle Your Empty Candle Vessels
June 23 2016
  We love breathing new life into beautiful things around the home and office, not least of all our empty candle jars (as you can imagine, we have quite an...
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Candle Of The Week: One Rainy Wish
June 20 2016
  With all the precipitation we have been having in Byron Bay over the last 24 hours, there could only be one candidate for this week’s Candle Of The Week...
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Candle Subscription - June 2016
June 17 2016
  Is there anyone out there that doesn’t love Teakwood & Tobacco by P.F. Candle Co.? No, we didn’t think so!   It’s just one of those fragrances that seems...
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Candle Of The Week: Ginger Ale
June 14 2016
  It’s apparently winter here in our home town of Byron Bay, however these mild, sunshiny days would beg to differ and what better accompaniment for a warm winters day...
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Candle Of The Week: Persian Rose
June 07 2016
  This week’s Candle of the Week is Persian Rose from Lumira.   As the temperature cools, think back to summer days spent running wild in a secret garden, the...
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Candle Of The Week: Bestiola Range
June 02 2016
  This week’s Candle Of The Week is the full Bestiola range from DL & Co.   Inspired by Mother Nature and her botanicals, this range captures the essence of...
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Meet The Maker: SOH
May 31 2016
  This week we got to chat to Kristine - one half of the talented couple behind Melbourne based fragrance house Scent of Home (SOH).      Founded by Kristine...
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Candle Of The Week: Agapé
May 23 2016
  Agapé; a selfless, sacrificial and unconditional love.   The Greek meaning behind the name of this week’s Candle Of The Week is one of love and adoration, not in an...
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Candle Of The Week: Wild Flowers
May 16 2016
  Here at The Candle Library we like to offer something a little different and this week’s Candle Of The Week comes all the way from Latvia in Eastern Europe....
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Person Of Interest: We Are Kindred
May 13 2016
  Lizzie and Georgie are the siblings, best friends and kindreds behind the Australian label, We Are Kindred.   The Renkert sisters have a strong grounding in the fashion business,...
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Candle Subscription - May 2016
May 10 2016
  At the beginning of each month we send out a surprise candle in the mail to our lucky candle subscription holders and this month was particularly special with many subscriptions...
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Candle of the Week: Lilies & Leather
May 09 2016
  Lilies & Leather from Palm Beach Collection is the perfect scent for this time of year when the sun is still shining but there’s a trace of a winter in...
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Meet The Maker: Munio Candela
May 06 2016
  One of our favourite brands here at The Candle Library HQ is Munio Candela that have reached our shores all the way from Latvia. We were lucky enough to...
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Meet The Maker: Blushing Confetti
May 03 2016
  Blushing Confetti is a fun, stylish stationary brand from sunny Brisbane. Run by husband and wife duo Ellen and Nathan (Mr Blushing as Ellen affectionately calls him), we love...
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Candle Of The Week: Campfire
May 02 2016
  Campfire from P.F. Candle Co. It’s the place where tales are told, laughs are shared and songs are sung. The source of light on the darkest of nights and...
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Candle Subscriptions - April 2016
April 28 2016
  Would you love to receive a scented surprise in the post every month?   You’ve come to the right place! The Candle Library offers the only candle subscription service...
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Person of Interest: Mayde Tea
April 20 2016
  Mayde Tea is the creation of Kate Dalton who, 3 years ago, set out on an altruistic goal to heal and nourish our bodies through her handmade, organic herbal...
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Mother's Day Collab Giveaway!
April 18 2016
  No one deserves to be spoilt more than your Mum so we have teamed up with the incredible Blushing Confetti and Mayde Tea to give away three limited edition Mother’s Day...
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Person Of Interest: Jason Grant
April 13 2016
  Jason Grant is a renowned Stylist, Author and Creative Consultant based in Bondi, Sydney. His interior styling work has been featured in an array of established magazines including Inside...
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Candle Of The Week: Blue Apothecary Travel Candles
April 11 2016
  For the globetrotters and adventurers out there we have the perfect collection of travel candles to help create a sense of home away from home.   When you are...
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Candle Of The Week: Woodsmoke
April 04 2016
  Take a walk back through the forest to your log cabin with a miniature chimney is billowing smoke. The scent of wood smoke is carried in the wind for...
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Candle Of The Week: Apple Picking
March 29 2016
  We are continuing the Autumnal feel this week with Apple Picking from P.F Candle Co. – A sweet combination of fresh green apples and the musk of cinnamon spice....
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Meet The Maker: Hand In Hand
March 23 2016
  This week we were lucky enough to get the inside knowledge on one of our favourite suppliers, Hand in Hand.   Based out of Philadelphia, Hand in Hand was...
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Candle Of The Week: Dark Chocolate
March 22 2016
  We are obsessed with chocolate here at The Candle Library HQ and in the run up to Easter we thought there was nothing more fitting than Dark Chocolate by Paddywax...
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World Fragrance Day 2016
March 21 2016
  World Fragrance Day: 21st March 2016. World Fragrance Day is celebrated across The World on the 21st March every year. It is day to appreciate all the scents that...
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Person Of Interest: Kit Bettison (Stylist)
March 16 2016
  Freelance stylist and vintage aficionado Kit Bettison is the uniquely creative mind behind online vintage boutique Alida Buffalo. With a distinctive style routed firmly in Kit’s love for the...
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Candle Of The Week: Orange Blossom
March 14 2016
  Autumn is in the air, the leaves are slowly turning and the nights are drawing in. This week we chose a fitting candle for our Candle of The Week,...
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Meet The Maker: The Candle Library
March 08 2016
  Having just officially launched our Premium Ceramic range, we thought you would like to get to know a little more about the people behind The Candle Library so this...
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Candle Of The Week: Sandalwood (Santalum Album)
March 07 2016
  With summer officially over and after a week of rain here in Byron Bay, we are looking forward to snuggling up and getting cosy this weekend so this week's...
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Candle Of The Week: Collezione Bianca
February 29 2016
  This week, with the special, once-every-four-years date of 29th February, we’re celebrating all things limited edition with Lumira's Collezione Bianca candle range.   Inspired by American Minimalist Ellsworth Kelly,...
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Life In Style Sydney
February 25 2016
  What a week! We have just returned from a crazy week in Sydney where we launched The Candle Library’s beautiful Premium Ceramics range and the wonderful P.F. Candle Co....
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