Candles, oh I love thee - I can actually pin point the exact moment that I decided my home would be a scented haven of light. I was 14 in English class and as part of our course we had to watch and later dissect Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. In the death scene there is candles everywhere and I mean everywhere and the rest as they say is history. I guess it is slightly morbid but as I'm not building shrines it really isn't that sinister. My candle history aside, I can't think of a better time to indulge in a scented candle or two than the Winter months; they are the perfect companion to snuggle up with while devouring a cheeky festive mince pie or two while enjoying a Christmas movie or two. If you are looking for a little inspiration be it for yourself or to bestow upon a loved one this festive period, let me share my favourite picks for the year of 2015...
Budget Picks

Bomb Cosmetics Hot Toddy Candle £7.99 - link

A warming, fun and very much festive scent that oddly has an almost cola like ring to it! If you have a safe place to burn this, I can imagine this would the run up to the big day, all the more special for little ones. The official notes of Bomb Cosmetics Hot Toddy Candle are: Ginger, Clove, Cardamom, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit - not obviously traditional but memorable.

Bomb Cosmetics Gingerbread Cookies Candle £7.50 - link

This smells exactly how you would imagine, spicy with hints of cookie - good enough to eat. The design is also...