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Here we are heading into the depths of winter, Christmas just around the corner and we are all starting to search for the stocking fillers and special gifts! Here at JustNow designs where we craft and hand pour in small batches our luxury natural wax 'Scent of the Dales' range of  glass container candles we have had the delight of festive fragrance for a few weeks now and very beautiful it is too! Fragrances which include 'Festive' which is a delightful mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove which underpin a glazed orange heart invoking memories of Christmas past, 'Angel' a...

Have you noticed it yet but there is a chill in the air in North Yorkshire which means the evenings are getting colder and it wont be long before the leaves start to change to the gorgeous colours that Autumn brings and start to gently fall to the ground. I understand that when the leaves change colour its because the tree has stopped growing and does not require the energy (sugars) that the leaves provide so the excess sugars in the leaves ferment and it is that process that brings the oranges, yellows and gorgeous browns that we associate with...

The Danish have a word that basically means appreciating life's simple pleasures that word is "hygge" pronounced "hoo-ga" and this principle is just a part of everyday life for Danes and all Scandinavians and even though they live in some of the coldest parts of the world they still manage to be some of the happiest people around. Hygge home favours things that are well made, simple and beautiful. It is far better to have a few good quality pieces you love than many cheaper pieces that you look upon with indifference. The pleasure that is created by those few...

At JustNow we lovingly hand pour all our own artisan candles using the latest fine quality vegetable wax available this is typically a soy and rape seed oil blend. It is 100% natural, vegan and as it is plant based, renewable and environmentally friendly in contrast to paraffin wax which is a bi-product from the oil/petroleum industry, therefore a non renewable resource. Our wax is 100% plant based not a soy wax with paraffin wax added which is less expensive and easier to produce candles from and often labeled as soy blend! Our natural wax has a lower melting point...