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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and we’re sure there’s a last-minute scramble happening to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Instead of reaching for store-bought chocolates, gift cards, or cash, why not choose a gift that truly gives back? Our Valentine’s Day candle range is more than just a beautiful present. Each of our candles has been lovingly hand-poured by participants at the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George . From selecting and creatin

Lighting a candle might seem like a small thing, but it can have a big impact. Whether it’s helping you focus at work, feel more present at home, or simply unwind at the end of the day, scent has a way of gently shifting your mood. That’s the idea behind the Specially Made candle range, a collection of purpose-led scents created in collaboration with participants from the Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George and Scentsmith Anslie Walker.   Here’s how you can create

Have you ever stopped to think about how a scent can make you feel? Is it calming? Energising? Romantic?   That’s exactly what IDF’s candle-making workshop with Scentsmith Ainslie Walker was all about – exploring the emotional power of scent and how it can be captured in a candle. This unique workshop brought together a group of participants to help design the perfect fragrances for IDF’s candle brand, Specially Made. It wasn’t just about creating candles; it was about using

You didn’t just grab any old candle. You picked up a Specially Made one, hand-poured by people with intellectual disabilities, designed to smell amazing and created to spark something bigger than just ambience. It’s part fragrance, part feel-good, part social change. So, when you light it up, here’s how to get the most out of every flicker. How to Care for Your Candle: Don’t Skip the First Burn  Here’s the golden rule: On your very first burn, let the wax melt all the way to