The Wild Journal

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine walking through an ancient woodland after rain. The ground beneath your feet is soft with moss, the air is cool beneath towering trees, and every breath carries the rich scent of damp earth and weathered bark. Now imagine lighting a candle that brings back that exact feeling. That's the difference between a candle that simply smells pleasant and one that truly feels like nature. Creating a nature-inspired candle isn't about recreating

There's something deeply comforting about stepping into an ancient woodland, standing beside a rushing waterfall, or taking a quiet walk after rain. Even if only for a moment, nature has a remarkable way of helping us slow down, breathe a little deeper and feel more grounded. But what if you could capture a little of that feeling at home? Nature inspired candles are more than beautiful fragrances. They offer a way to reconnect with the places that make us feel calm, nostalgic

There’s something deeply comforting about the smell of rain. The moment the first drops fall and the air changes. The earth softens. The world feels quieter somehow - fresher, cooler, more still. For many of us, the scent of rain carries a kind of nostalgia. It can remind us of summer storms rolling in after long hot days, or slow walks through damp woodlands with wet leaves beneath our feet. But rain doesn’t always smell the same. Its scent changes depending on where it fall

There’s a certain kind of calm that only nature seems to offer. A quiet stillness beneath the trees. The soft rhythm of rain against the window. The feeling of fresh air on your skin. It’s not just a moment of peace - it’s a gentle slowing down. A return to something simpler. And yet, in everyday life, those moments can feel just out of reach. Why nature helps us slow down Time in nature invites us to move at a different pace. There are no notifications, no urgency - just the

Winter asks something different of us. After the outward energy of autumn - the harvests, the preparations, the golden light - winter arrives quietly. The days shorten, the air cools, and nature seems to exhale. In a world that still expects productivity and brightness all year round, this can feel uncomfortable… even wrong. But what if winter isn’t something to just get through? What if it’s an invitation to enjoy slow-living in its purest form? Honouring Winter’s Natural Rh

As an adult with ADHD and anxiety I know only too well how important it is to protect our mental health and wellbeing. I have spent most...