Spring '25 Seasonal Update

Welcome to Spring Seasonal update

The birds are back, the days are brighter, and the scent of sunscreen isn't far off, which means it’s time for your seasonal update from The Candle Apothecary.

We’ve got festive launches coming, fresh gifting ideas, and a little candle care wisdom to help you make the most of your favourites.

Let’s get into it.

Don’t Forget Father’s Day

Looking for something different this Father’s Day?

Our range of bold, masculine scents are perfect for dads, granddads, and anyone who deserves a little appreciation, and they're much better than socks and a fishing magazine!

Candles that don’t smell like flowers

Diffusers to keep his space fresh

Cold-pressed soaps that feel as good as they smell

Order before Tuesday 2nd September to get them in time.

Our Christmas Candles(!) Return November 1st

We're bringing the cheer again this year with not one but two festive fragrances launching November 1st.

Christmas (Yes, just Christmas)
Our original Christmas scent is back! As you know it's a rich, Northern Hemisphere-inspired blend of warm spices, pine, and nostalgia. If "cosy by the Christmas Tree" had a smell, this would be it. We've also given it a refreshed look this year and made it more festive, along with its new friend! (We were also considering changing it a bit this year, but the feedback was.... 'passionate' to keep it the same!)

New: Kiwi Christmas
Pōhutukawa blooms, sea salt air, and the scent of summer holidays.
Pōhutukawa, sea salt, and coconut sunscreen come together to capture Christmas in Aotearoa. The beach cricket, the BBQs, the box of scorched almonds half-melted in the sun... if you close your eyes it'll take you there. This one is perfect to send to that friend or family overseas to trigger those memories of Christmas day on the beach back home.

Available from November 1st and limited edition, as always.

Gift Packs Are Coming (Just in Time for Christmas)

We're putting together two no-fuss, good-smelling gift options this festive season:

The Candle Gift Pack

• 1 Signature Candle
• 1 Wick Trimmer
• 1 Bottle of Matches
• All wrapped up in a ready-to-gift presentation box

The Soap Trio

3 of our much-loved masculine cold-pressed soaps
Perfect for gifting, or well earnt self-care

These will be available closer to Christmas. Keep your eyes peeled and your inbox refreshed and we'll let you know

Not Just For the Kitchen

If you haven’t met our Kitchen Candle yet, allow us to introduce your new favourite multi-tasker.

Originally designed to neutralise cooking odours, its clean, zesty scent has found a second life; in bathrooms!

Fresh lemon, basil, and herbal undertones = clean vibes, no matter what you’re trying to cover.
Yes, it’s technically a kitchen candle. No, we don’t judge where you use it.

Candle Tip: Trim That Wick!

Want your candle to last longer and burn cleaner?
Trim the wick to 5mm before each burn.

Why?

• It reduces soot
• Prevents tunnelling
• Gives a steadier flame
• Maximises scent throw

Don’t have a wick trimmer? You’ll want one of those gift packs when they drop. (we also have them online and at markets)

Where we're going to be - Market Season Is Heating Up!

We're already booked into the following Christmas Markets (with more dates to come!):

Kristin School Festive Market Day – Saturday 15th November

General Collective Christmas Market – Sunday 16th November

Takapuna Christmas Market – Saturday 29th November

And we’re not done yet – you’ll also catch us at our usual local markets (Smales Farm, Matakana Country Park etc.) plus a few more.  We'll be regularly publishing where we're going to be on our social Media channels too so keep an eye out and come along and see us, whilst James has his 'Now That's What I Call Christmas' green Vinyl playing on repeat! Also, let us know if there's any you think we need to get to and we'll see what we can do

We’re Trying Something New on Social – What Do You Think?

If you've noticed a slight shift in tone, more Reels, and a bit more of us in general lately, you're not imagining it.

We’ve been playing around with new styles and formats on Instagram and Facebook, and we’d genuinely love your thoughts.

What do you like seeing from us? What would you love more of?
Just reply to this email or message us  on Instagram or Facebook and let us know. Social Media's a tricky thing to get right so let us know how we're doing!

Until next time – may your home be bright, your scent game strong, and your wick always trimmed. (And sorry for Saying "Christmas" so much in August!)

Chat Soon,

The Candle Apothecary Team