Christmas Candles

Glitters and sparkles are only half of the path to a perfect Christmas. We need colours but the smell of Christmas is half the appeal. With this in mind, we love a good festive candle around the holidays, so we’ve compiled a list of our favourites for those of you looking for some inspiration.

We are thrilled to introduce this little gem from  Sandy Bay , the Nutmeg & Ginger Candle that will make your house fragrant like a biscuit. The black opaque glass contains a good size candle that already smells really Christmassy once you open it.

The spicy nutmeg will catch your sense at first, quickly followed by the gently piercing ginger - a mix of scents that bring to mind family, Christmas pudding and custard.  Buy your 75g Nutmeg & Ginger Candle here for £9.99 and enjoy it during more than 15 hours. 

Something that looks like something out of a fairy tale is the Midwinter Candle from Kenneth Turner. This is the perfect item if you’re dreaming of a candle that doesn’t only have a great scent but also a chic design. We decided to go for Midwinter fragrance because it tells us stories about enchanted forests and frosty villages. But from Kenneth Turner Christmas collection you can also find Winter Berries and Masquerade.

The candle is housed in a delicate vase revealing all its crispy and minty fragrance. The whole product has such a delicate design, from the box to the silver, metal tag around the vase. The candles are in different size; the 200gr at £42 is available here.

Next on our wishlist is the rather art deco style Noel Candle from Annick Goutal. Luxuriously scented with pine and mandarin, this would make a decadent gift for any candle lover, and gives of an aroma of the more sophisticated style of Christmas.

We love the gold striped packaging, and thinks that it looks perfectly Christmassy in the most subtle way.  Treat yourself or a loved one to this decadent looking candle here for £39.

Another positively lovely candle offering is from Voluspa. Looking like they’ve come straight from the Three Wise Men, these cute little decorated tins would look wonderful on a coffee table, to fill the air with the scent of Christmas.

Part of the Maison Holiday range, we love the Spruce Cuttings scent, which has already got us excited about buying this year’s Christmas tree. The subtle scent isn’t as sweet as most holiday candles, but smells every bit as Christmassy! It’s perfect for adding a scent that isn’t too overpowering come Christmas Day. Grab these beautifully packaged candles here for £13.00.

If you are looking for something different, Pure Quality Temerity Jones Bourbon Oak Smoked Candle is right up your street. A perfect gift for your Father, Brother or Grandad this whisky infused candle has a manly twist, great to put in their man cave.

Presented in a whisky style glass, this hot ginger scent will remind you Christmas has arrived.Purchase yours here for only £8.95 and smell the Christmas Spirit.

Christmas Decoration Special

It’s that time of the year again and The Amazing Blog is thrilled to be surrounded by festive wreaths and decorations galore! Whether you still need to buy the last of your presents or just need a bit more inspiration to win the annual “best Christmas home”, this is the post for you.

We don’t know if you live in a compact flat or a huge mansion, all we know is that there is always space for that extra little decoration. And what screams Christmas more than little sprigs of holly adorning your front door? We’re talking about Anjo Home Wreaths and our favourite of the collection is Light up White Christmas.

A stunning and classic wreath to hang on the doorstep, it gives a warm and welcoming arrival for all of your guests. You can buy it here for £34.99.

We have fallen in love with Melody Maison Christmas Decorations and as soon as we saw Glitter Pine Cone Christmas Heart Wreath we just knew we had to share it. It's perfect to hang up in your living room to give your home a Christmas cosy touch.

Made with real pine cones sprinkled with a touch of glitter and snow, we feel this is a must have to complete your festive pad. Grab yourself a jolly bargain here for only £9.99.

For some family fun, The Christmas Rag Wreath Kit is perfect to get everyone involved in the decorations. Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones and Clare Love has created a variety of decorations kits to do just that.

Simple and easy to make, all you have to do is knot the pre-cut fabric strips onto the willow wreath to create a gorgeous embellishment to hang on your door ready for Santa Claus to arrive. We adore the traditional colours. Join in with the festivities here for only £17.50.

Now we know that Christmas is not all about the presents, but we just can’t help but get excited when we get to open them! Scentered has come up with the great idea of bauble packaging for Christmas, a perfect way to hide your Scentered gift you got for your loved one.

The beautiful packaging comes in all different colours so you can decorate your tree colour coordinating whilst hiding little treats inside. That way no one will be able to find them – The perfect hiding spot! Grab your hidden treat here for £14.50.

If you are patriotic at heart, these are the perfect decorations to be hanging on your Christmas tree. A reminder of all the British icons, Rigby and Mac have made these unique decors, to give you the perfect British traditional Christmas.

Made of blown glass, these fragile decorations are beautifully detailed replicas of the red post box and Big Ben.  Also available are the red London bus and iconic telephone box. Purchase these beautiful decorations here ranging from £3.95-£4.95.

For something a little more traditional to hang on your Christmas tree, Black By Design has introduced a new set of Christmas Baubles to give your tree some extra personality.

The decorations all comprise of Nativity Christmas characters such as Jesus, Mary, Donkey and The Three Wise Men, these will definitely get you and your family in the Christmas spirit. Made of blown glass and hand painted with great detail, why wouldn’t you want these for your home? Get the collection here for £120 or individually for £14.50.

If you want to stray away from tradition this year, why not grab yourself a colourful tree from Acorn & Will. Available in a number of lurid colours, these innovative firs are made from recycled tinsel! Mix and match the colours, or get a few of the same to go with your colour scheme – either way, we think these are a fantastic addition for a more modern Christmas.

The trees come in three different sizes, so they’re perfect as a centerpiece, or sat on the mantelpiece. Add some bright festive cheer to your house, and pick up one of these tinsel treats here. Prices vary from £4.95 to £6.95.

It’s not Christmas without a Snow Globe to shake around. At Lime Lace, we have found the perfect cosy globe to give the final touch to your home.

The Eskimo Snow Globe features two little girls all wrapped up, shielding from the freezing snow that glistens around them, creating a nostalgic feel to your home. To add this little décor to your winter wonderland, purchase here for £11.95.

As much as we love receiving Christmas cards from friends and family it can be hard finding them a home. This is where Red Lily has come up with the perfect idea. The Reindeer Card Holder will help you organise all your cards whilst having them on show for everyone to see.

Easy to mount on the wall, this metal Reindeer comes accompanied with twelve pegs to hang your cards. In the dark and cold evenings, light it up for the ultimate Merry Christmas. Get yours here for £33.85 or without the fairy lights for £24.90. 

These decorations will be sure to give you that festive feeling in your own home. 

Benefit Air Patrol

There is nothing worse than blending your way to the perfect smoky eye, for it to fade throughout the day. Here at the Amazing Blog, we swear by eyelid primers to keep those shadows in place, but there are so many to choose from. Behold, the innovative Benefit Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer. In case that was too much to absorb in one go, that’s a creamy eyelid primer with the added benefits from a BB Cream. We could barely contain our excitement to give it a try.

Eyelids are the most delicate areas of our face, and often the last place we protect. Benefit are changing that with the EnviroDefend complex within the Air Patrol primer, it guards against the harmful external forces we come across in day to day life. We were also happy to discover that it contained SPF 20, it’s so important to protect our skin from sun damage, even on our lids! The primer is super creamy and glides easily onto the skin, the soft Cushion Calm tip keeps pressure light on the delicate eye area. Benefit really did think of everything. We loved the chic, grey tube with Benefit-style detailing, their packaging is always bright and beautiful.

We found the Air Patrol very hydrating and it kept our shadow locked on for the whole day, our blending skills finally didn’t go to waste. We would recommend setting the primer with a translucent or neutral powder before going in with your eyeshadow to avoid any tackiness. For those days where we prefer a ‘no make-up’ look, simply use Air Patrol alone over the lids and wait for the colour corrective magic. The peach undertones reduced the appearance of our dark circles, while also combatting redness on the lids. Get your hands on the protective and long lasting Air Patrol primer here for £21.50.       

Dudu - Osun African Black Soap

Contemporary life means a career to follow, hundreds of places to be in the same day and no time for taking care of our skin; but at The Amazing Blog we have the right to say that’s not true anymore thanks to the new Dudu – Osun African Black Soap.

Forget early mornings, you’ll have all the time you need for cleansing and moisturising in one with this product.  Let’s put it this way, African princes and princesses a long ago were very enthusiastic about natural ingredients and Africa is a country where you can get the most from nature; this is the main reason why Dudu-Osun has been created.
As its name says, this soap is black because of the Cocoa Pod Ashes which is mixed with kernel oil, aloe vera, honey, shea butter and natural glycerine creates a product perfect not only for face, but even hair and body and it suits both men and women.
What all these incredible ingredients do is something we’ve never seen before. This soap provides a perfect cleansing and moisturising action at the same time but also can help if you have eczema or acne. Beside it can be found in a slightly scented version, with sandalwood and camwood, or parfume-free.

No matter which one you’ll go for, black soap will always be the best choice. Get both of the versions here, full size at £5 and travel size at £1.75.
 

Nutrabiotics

It’s winter, we get it. Energies are running low and the cold doesn’t help at all. But here at The Amazing Blog we found some interesting supplements that can give a boost to your daily life.
Today we’re talking about Raspberry Ketone Extract and One a Day Multivitamins from Nutrabiotics.

First of all we’d like to tell you more about Nutrabiotics Multivitamins. The package says already about how the brands love for natural things, as is 100% biodegradable. It contains 60 tablets, enabling you to carry around in your handbag all through the day. One a day and you’ll give your body all the vitamins it needs: A, B, C, D and E.
If this doesn’t ring the bell yet, let’s go through the ingredients list!
Irons good to keep high your energy level, Vitamin K and D3 essential for stronger bones and helps to prevent heart disease; and what about Vitamin B5 and B6, they both help transform what you eat in important energy stocks. A healthier and better lifestyle in a one pill!

Moving on to the Raspberry Ketone Extract, we’ve been told hundred times how important it is if you want to keep your weight under control. But what you don’t know is that this natural ingredient is also helpful when it comes to hair growth and skin elasticity; besides raspberries are famous for their content in vitamin C and beta-carotene.
As the Multivitamins, the raspberry ketone is easy to ingest and you can carry them with you as capsules are wrapped individually. And if you have any issue swallowing just sprinkle the content of a capsule in a glass of water.

Don’t just imagine a healthy body, start building one. Both Multivitamins and Raspberry Ketone are vegan and vegetarian and available for £14.99 here and here.