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10 Perfect Gift Ideas for Candle Lovers

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a candle lover in the UK, you’re in the right place! Whether they’re a fan of soothing scents, elegant home decor, or just love creating a cozy atmosphere, there’s a candle-related gift to suit every style and personality. From beautifully crafted candles to unique accessories and luxe home fragrances, we’ve rounded up a list of thoughtful gifts to delight your loved ones this Christmas.

The Orange Blossom & Fig Candle from Collingwood of Somerset

1 /  THE LUXURY CANDLE

'Collingwood of Somerset's Orange Blossom & Fig candle smells good enough to eat.' - ELLE

Everyone loves a luxury candle, particularly when it comes in a beautiful gift box.
These luxury candles from family company Collingwood of Somerset are already a firm favourite in interiors and women magazines with the likes of Country Life, Country Living, Red and Hello! 
Made in England, their luxury hand-poured candles are inspired by the scents of the English countryside.  They’re made using a blend of mineral and non-GMO coconut wax with no palm oil!  The candles smell delicious and their packaging is beautiful, inspired by a set of 19th century botanical engravings.  They're the perfect indulgence for yourself or a loved one.

 

A SCALLOPED STRIPED MATCH STRIKER IN A PEACH AND WHITE GLAZE WITH RAINBOW COLOURED MATCHES

The fashion for stripes and scallops is not going away any time soon and for me it it always going to be a winning combination.

The joyful colours of this match striker just filled me with happiness and I think its a brilliant way to bring some bold colour into your home.

 

A pair of handmade candle holders in Linen with stubby candles from Wax Atelier

 

3 / THE BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL CANDLE HOLDER

Bring some joy to their supper table or mantelpiece with these beautiful candle holders made exclusively for Rhubarb & Hare by Cleiog Ceramics.

These candle holders have been shaped so they perfectly fit either a tea light, or the stubby candles from Wax Atelier.  Available in two different glazes - Linen or Pebble, I adore their tactile shape, especially the ridged trim round the edges.

 Mix and match them with taller candles for a stunning table display or they can simply be used by themselves to add some atmosphere or a cosy mood to an informal supper setting or an evening at home.

 

The Wax Atelier Pair of Stubby Candles - The Sage Collection

4 / THE STUBBY CANDLE

Handmade in small batches by the Wax Atelier studio in London these gorgeous stubby candles are hand-dipped over 35 times to achieve this beautiful rotund shape.  They are made from a blend of beeswax and green tea, a plant-based wax so when they're lit, they release a super gentle aroma of matcha tea and honey.  

Wax Atelier are passionate about sustainability and environmentally low-impact processes.  All their materials are sourced locally and they use natural materials like beeswax, plant wax with natural dyes for colour. Because of this, each small batch, made-by-hand, can vary slightly in colour and size. 

It is this passion and attention to detail which makes these candles so special and unique.

 

The St Eval Candle Accessories Kit available at Rhubarb & Hare

 

5 / THE CANDLE ACCESSORIES GIFT SET

 Made by St Eval in their factory nestled on the North Cornwall Coast, this set which comes in a card gift box is a really superb gift for candle lovers.

This set of three candle accessories will help your candles burn clean and bright as it will allow you to keep your wicks trimmed, remove any foreign objects from the wax pool and extinguish your candle safely.  Each set contains a wick trimmer, wick dipper and candle snuffer in a neutral matte black metal with St Eval branding.

 

A group of handmade tealight holders in red stripe from Sea Bramble Ceramics

 6 / THE FESTIVE TEALIGHT HOLDER

 The perfect addition to any festive home this Christmas.  Stripe & scallop perfection combine in these beautiful handmade tealight holders from Sea Bramble Ceramics.

These would look perfect dotted along the centre of your Christmas table, or you could have a couple on a mantelpiece, kitchen counter or even the bedside table of your guest bedroom for your guests.  

 

 The Basil & Neroli Candle from Norfolk Natural Living

7 / THE SCENTED CANDLE

The candle for those who want something zestier than festive scents.

Basil & Neroli from Norfolk Natural Living is is beautifully aromatic and rich in botanicals.  Hand poured in their micro-perfumery in Norfolk, this 100% soy candle has notes of Basil, Neroli & Sage mixed in with floral notes of Jasmine, Rose, Vetiver and Petitgrain which all combine to create a deliciously uplifting aroma.

Each double wicked candle comes in it’s own brown glass jar and a canvas bag and will last for around 50 hours.

 

The twisted beeswax handmade candle from Wax Atelier in Sage

8 / THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINNER CANDLE IN THE WORLD

 This artisanal beeswax candle is handmade in small batches with the utmost care and attention by the Wax Atelier studio in London.

Hand-dipped it's formed from two single candles gently entwined.  Made from a blend of beeswax and green tea, a plant-based wax, when lit, they release a gentle aroma of matcha tea and honey.  

The beautiful sage colour will look perfect on a dining table or mantelpiece in any season, surrounded by fresh foliage and flowers.

 

Handmade Scalloped Candle Holders by Sea Bramble Ceramics on a Kitchen Counter next to a jar of flowers

9 / THE HANDMADE SCALLOPED CANDLE HOLDER

Simply perfect for any time of the year - have them on your mantelpiece with green candles in Springtime, dress your summer table with them using pink candles or mustard candles in Autumn, or pop in red candles and have on your table at Christmas.

Each one has been entirely handmade by the super talented Sea Bramble Ceramics from white earthenware.

 

 Plum & Ashby Oakmoss & Thyme Candle

10 / MY FAVOURITE EVERYDAY LUXURY CANDLE

 I'm a huge fan of the Plum & Ashby candle and I'm really excited about their new bestselling scent, Oakmoss & Thyme, which both soothes and energises.

It's a lovely scent for that Twixmas vibe.  Think of the fresh, clean sent of rain-soaked woodland with herbaceous notes of thyme, eucalyptus and spearmint mixed with citrus notes of lime and petitgrain (an oil extracted from the leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree).

This is followed by a floral heart of jasmine seasoned with a touch of pink pepper. Finally, the woody base notes of cedarwood and patchouli linger, giving the fragrance depth and warmth.

Made in England all Plum & Ashby luxury candles are made with the finest quality mineral wax and cotton wicks.