EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability: October 2026 Update
Back in June I shared where we were with the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). Here's a quick update on where things stand, what's now live and what's coming...
Makers Talk: Birgu Candles
Makers Talk is our new monthly series where candle makers tell us, in their own words, what it's really like to run their business. The wins, the surprises and the...
What 10 Candle Makers Learned Selling at Christmas Markets
There is nothing quite like a Christmas market. So we asked candle makers who have stood behind the table what really works: how they price, what flies off the stall,...
From Kitchen Counter to Comic-Con: The Story of Moth & Magpie
We absolutely love the name of your brand. Can you tell us the meaning and story behind it? So I originally started up the business with my friend and at...
How Guillaume Built Ma Lumière from Scratch
My name is Guillaume, which is the French version of William. I'm from France originally, but I've been living in Manchester for the past 15 years now, and I started...
The EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability: Straight Answers on What's Changing, and What We're Doing About It
You may have heard about something called the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and wondered what it means for you. This article explains what is changing, which of our fragrances...
From Spare Bedroom to Storefront: The Story of Muir & Me
What does it take to turn a passion project into a thriving retail business in just one year? For Mark, co-founder and director of Muir and Me, the answer is...