Environmentally aware companies are often criticised for
failing to appeal to mass market consumers: their eco-friendly products being
purchased largely by those who commit to a somewhat alternative and planet
friendly lifestyle, whilst leaving your average shopper looking elsewhere. However, when certain companies emerge
offering goods that are simultaneously irresistible and earth conscious, then
their business plan successfully provides customers with a guilt free,
indulgent shopping experience – what’s not to like? Flamingo Candles is one of these rare
brands. Combine the look and smell of
their adorable flamingo adorned gifts with the knowledge that each of their
candles is handmade in Britain, and you know it’s time to get shopping… to help
boost the economy of course. Stockists
include JOY, Asos, Spoiled Brat and various independent boutiques.
Based in Porth, South Wales, Flamingo Candles have become
known for their selection of tempting candles and scent melts, made from fair
trade, non-toxic soybean oil and natural cotton wicks. Each candle comes in a charming reusable jar
with a contrasting acrylic ‘Florrie the flamingo’ silhouette perching proudly
on the front. After the popularity of ‘The
Candy Shop’ products, which include mouth watering candy floss, bubblegum and
vanilla milk bottle scents, a new range has recently been released inspired
by the traditional British custom of socialising over a selection of sweet
treats and drinks. The ‘High Tea’
collection adds five new scents to the Flamingo Candles product range,
currently available as either classic square jar candles for £12 or scent melts
for oil burners for just £2. Choose from
Blackcurrant Jam, Darjeeling Tea, Lemon Curd, Macaroon and Almond, and Earl
Grey Tea and Cucumber, depending on which flavour most takes your fancy.
I chose to order the Macaroon and Almond candle, thinking that this was highly likely to be the most saccharine of the newly released scents, in order to satisfy my undeniably sweet tooth. Ordered directly from Flamingo Candles, my purchase arrived well packaged to protect the delightful candle complete with its whimsical rose coloured signature flamingo. Not too sickly or overpowering, the fragrance is delicate and delicious. Without the unsightly stickers, bar code and company jargon that litter the containers of many other scented candles, this makes a fanciful, and pleasing addition to my home that I would recommend to anyone wishing to add a little flamingo frivolity to their life.
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