Embers + Roots

Tiny Joy #1 - A book you can’t put down.

“Just one more chapter”

Orange 🍊 & Basil 🌿 has landed.

Bright, radiant & effortlessly uplifting, Orange & Basil is the perfect fragrance for June.

Opening with a burst of freshly peeled orange entwined with aromatic basil and fresh green leaf, this scent instantly lifts the atmosphere and brings a sense of sunshine indoors.

Warm Mediterranean sunshine on your skin. A balcony overlooking the rolling citrus groves of Italy. A gentle breeze carrying the scent of fresh greenery and ripe oranges through the air.

You feel light, fresh and completely at ease. The kind of afternoon that calls for a crisp glass of white wine, a bowl of olives, and nowhere else to be.

If your reed diffuser isn’t smelling as strong as it used to… here are some simple ways to bring it back to life

✨ Flip the reeds
Do this as little or as often as you like. Just remember, the more you flip, the faster the oil will be used up.

✨ Adjust your reeds for the right strength
More reeds = stronger fragrance throw (but it won’t last as long)
Fewer reeds = softer fragrance (but your oil lasts longer)

✨ Move it to the right spot
Heat and airflow (but not draughty - it will just carry the fragrance away) help diffuse fragrance, so try placing it somewhere warm with a bit of circulation.

✨ Replace old reeds
Over time, reeds can clog and become less effective. Swapping them out will help restore a stronger fragrance.

✨ Reeds are designed to absorb, so if you place these in a steamy bathroom they will absorb the moisture.

Hi 👋

It’s been a little quiet over here… but not for the reasons you might think.

Truth is — when I started Embers & Roots, I didn’t expect it to grow the way it has.
So a lot of the decisions I made were for short-term ease… not long-term scale.

And now I’m rebuilding it properly.

Behind the scenes lately has looked like:
– Testing label suppliers (more times than I’d like to admit 😅)
– New packaging (finally!)
– Sampling a new candle size
– And working on 3 new fragrances I cannot wait for you to smell

It’s not the pretty side of running a business — but it is the part that builds something that lasts.

So even though I’ve been quiet, I’ve been laying the foundations for what’s next 🤍

Thank you for being here while I figure it all out.

Something new is coming.

The details matter.

Are you burning your candle wrong?

Candles are designed to bring calm, warmth and a sense of stillness into your space.

With just a little care, they will reward you with a beautiful, even burn from beginning to end.

A well-made candle is worth the experience.

Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know. Because every burn should be perfect.

Today marks the first day of spring - a gentle turning of the season 🌿

Lighter mornings.
Softer evenings.
The quiet return of warmth and bloom.

Introducing Neroli Blossom -
a fresh, delicate fragrance inspired by citrus groves in early bloom.
Soft florals layered with bright notes, capturing that first breath of spring air.

This is the season of new beginnings.
Of opening windows.
Of letting the light back in.

Light your candle and welcome the shift ✨

🍊🌼

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Not all candles are created equal.
The wax matters more than most people realise.

Here I share what wax we use and why. For me, right now, there’s no better wax that has this balance.

We do our research. We do our testing. We know our stuff.

Get all the information here. Know your candles. Know what you are burning.

https://embersroots.substack.com/p/what-wax-do-we-use-at-embers-and

Pancake Day can only mean one thing:
pancakes!!!!!! 🥞

Ok… two things.

The gentle countdown to Easter, with the first whispers of Spring.

I only have fresh lemon squeezed🍋 on my pancakes. What’s your topping?

Some stories aren’t told on Instagram.

I’ve been building something quietly. Little choices, small habits, the way my home, my work and my candles have always reflected parts of me I never named or knew. Until now.

My first Substack post is live. It’s about the story behind Embers & Roots, the unexpected things that shaped it, and the truths I’ve never shared anywhere else.

If you’ve ever wondered why one of my candles feels like it belongs in your home, this is where you’ll find out.

🕯️Read it here: link in bio.