Guides

Guides

Plain, useful guides to the things we sell: how they work, how to choose between them, and how to look after them so they last.

Guide, about 3 minutes

How to choose a reed diffuser

A reed diffuser is the quietest way to scent a room: no flame, no plug, and nothing to remember to light. Here is how to pick one that suits the room you actually have.

Guide, about 2 minutes

How flame effect aroma diffusers work

The flame effect diffuser is the one people ask about when they see it running. It is a light effect and an ultrasonic mist, not a fire. Here is what is actually happening, and how to get the best from one.

Guide, about 2 minutes

Incense burner types and how to use them

Most incense problems are really burner problems. Choose the right burner for the incense you have, and the ash, the mess and the smoke all behave. Here are the main types and how to use each.

Guide, about 1 minutes

Caring for selenite

Selenite is beautiful and unusually soft for a mineral, which means it reacts to water, humidity and knocks in ways glass or stone never would. A little care keeps a selenite lamp clear for years.

Guide, about 1 minutes

Gifts for a quiet home under a budget

A good home gift is one that gets used rather than stored. Everything here is chosen because it slots into an ordinary room, and every price already includes UK delivery.