FAQ: What is your scent storytelling process? A: I begin with the story and the inspiration. For instance with No. 2 Elle, the scent represented Elle, the inspiration for the brand's, love of flowers and the beach. I had a series of photos and videos on the beach in Southampton with my Mum, who passed exactly a month after Elle. My Mum also loved her garden and flowers. She spent many hours happily there. I thought about the scents associated with that memory - the salt air, the ocean water, lingering scents from ocean creatures as well as how to get to that beach - passing large homes with rose bushes. Thus the scent started to take shape. This year,...
Darlings, Navigating the ever changing laws of small business can be challenging. I am currently working on how Whiskey & Woof will thrive. If you have any suggestions for local retailers in your area that have a devoted candle section please email coco@whiskeyandwoof. Next, I would like to thank Sharon from Colorado who wrote the below review of No. 72 Wasted Inheritance. This is a scent that came out of a conversation with a senior citizen on her neighborhood being gentrified unwisely. "What a waste of what his father left him, no one goes into that coffee shop." It was summer, my head was spinning with the notion of a wasted inheritance. I even bought the domain name and started...
On a chilly winter evening, as rain taps gently against my window and a candle flickers nearby, I find myself drawn to the Danish concept of hygge. This untranslatable word, pronounced "hoo-ga," has captured imaginations worldwide, offering a blueprint for finding contentment in life's simple pleasures. What Is Hygge? At its heart, hygge represents more than just coziness – it's a deliberate celebration of intimate moments and a conscious appreciation of comfort. While English speakers might struggle to define it precisely, hygge encompasses that feeling when you're curled up with a good book under a soft blanket, sharing homemade cookies with old friends, or simply watching snowfall in peaceful silence. The Elements of Hygge Living The beauty of hygge lies...
How You Can Help
For those looking to support those affected by the fires, including our four-legged friends, here are some reputable organizations providing direct assistance:
spcaLA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles) Website: spcala.com Currently providing emergency shelter and care for pets displaced by the fires
LA Animal Services Website: laanimalservices.com Operating emergency pet shelters and coordinating pet rescue efforts
Pasadena Humane Website: pasadenahumane.org Offering temporary shelter and emergency fostering services for displaced pets
Best Friends Animal Society - Los Angeles Website: bestfriends.org/locations/los-angeles Providing emergency resources and coordination for pet owners affected by fires
The First Date: Getting to Know Your Candle
Just like any proper courtship, your first burn sets the tone for your entire relationship with your candle. The cardinal rule? Let that first burn continue until the entire surface has melted into a seamless pool of wax. Yes, all the way to the edges, darling. This might take several hours, so perhaps catch up on that guilty-pleasure period drama you've been hiding from your book club. Your candle won't judge – it's too busy creating a perfect memory ring. Then, snuff it. This helps to optimize your burns.
