It is that time of year when the nights get darker, the evening air is cooler and the leaves start to brown. We want our home to feel cosy and inviting after a long day at work. Our homes act as multifunctional places now and many of us still work remotely. It is important to separate working areas by doing things in your home to create a different ambiance, this can be as simple as lighting a candle.
This week we are talking about self-care in your home. Self-care has a lot of different meanings and is very much personal to the individual. For me self-care means being kind to myself, making my space a relaxed and enjoyable place to be. We tend to make everyone else a priority practicing self-care can be as simple as taking the time to look after yourself. To enjoy a moment of calm every day is so beneficial to our overall health. This week I will cover ways to make your space a little sanctuary of calm and serenity. With the use of essential oils, reed diffusers, luxury bath products to bring the relaxing spa experience home.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefits. This includes everything from reducing stress, lifting your mood, purifying the air and aiding sleep.
Diffusers are a great way to use your essential oils effectively. We have a wonderful range of diffusers in various colours and styles that equip you to transform your home into a serene environment. Helping create a tranquil atmosphere in your home. We also stock a range of essential oils that you can blend to suit your every mood. Here are a few examples of what’s on offer and the benefits of using them.
Soak Your Worries Away
I know it is a bit of a cliché but one of my favourite ways to unwind is a bubble bath and a podcast/audiobook. It is pure escapism and the perfect way to unwind after a long day. We have a great range of products to make the perfect bath experience to help you create the perfect bath.
There is no better gift to give to someone than a pamper pack, the products I chose are the perfect way to unwind. Bringing the spa experience into your home.
The Voya seaweed bath soak: Seaweed baths are known to reduce stress levels, tone and smooth the skin, detoxify and help relieve aching muscles.
Green angel rest and calm bath soak: Sea Salt infused with Marjoram, rosemary and lemon oils to help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints.
Eau So Lovely Wellness Box: Containing a 100% Soya Wax Candle, hand wash, lavender bath bomb & hand cream. This is another fantastic gift idea, these luxury products are beautifully encased in a gift box, so no need to wrap. A great gift to you from you.
Candles
Candles are an important addition to any self-care routine because scent is a powerful stimulant for mental well-being. The candles I have selected from the store contain a range of scents and price points. Candles instantly create ambiance and a cosy feeling in a room coming into the darker autumn nights. I love to light these before a bath it really sets a calming tone in the room.
Reed Diffusers
If you prefer to have a scent that lasts all day in your home. Why not add a reed diffuser to your space. These are perfect for bathrooms, halls or the entrance to your rooms, giving your home a fresh, fragrant scent all day long. You don't have to light anything or plug it in to release the aroma, which means the fragrance of a reed diffuser is continuous. I have listed some of my favourites below.
I hope you liked these ideas and implement them in your own home to create a calm place to unwind. Self-care isn't something that should only be done once in a blue moon it’s about implementing ways to practice self-care in your everyday life. A great way to start is by making your space an inviting place you want to relax in. Stay tuned throughout the month of September we will discuss other ways to practice self-care. Until next time.
Catriona x
