I know it might feel a little early to be talking about Christmas… but in our cottage, it’s been Christmas for quite a while already.

For the past few weeks, the kitchen has been quietly taken over by festive fragrance testing. I’ve been trying to find Christmas scents that feel warm, familiar and a little bit nostalgic, the kind that make you think of twinkling lights, cosy evenings and busy kitchens.

And now, I’m really happy to say that our Christmas candles are finally ready and available. There are three festive fragrances in the collection this year:

A Peek at our Christmas Candles

To give you a little glimpse

Orange Pomander – bright, zesty orange wrapped in spice, like the bowls of oranges studded with cloves that used to sit on the sideboard.

Christmas Wreath – a comforting, classic Christmas blend with berries, greenery and gentle spice, inspired by a wreath hanging on our cottage door.

Festive Orchard – a softer, fruitier festive scent, with hints of winter fruits and a touch of sweetness, like a cosy kitchen filled with baking and mulled treats.

Each one has been hand-poured in small batches in the kitchen of our cottage, with more test burns than I can count to make sure they smell just right when they’re flickering away in your living room.

If you’d like to smell the Christmas candles in person, you can find them at:

1855 in Sturminster Newton & The Emporium in Yeovil

Both have a selection of our festive scents on display, so you can pick them up, have a good sniff, and choose your favourite before taking it home (or gifting it to someone who loves Christmas as much as you do).
(And also available on our website – Christmas Shop)

Behind the scenes, I’ve also been looking at Christmas markets and fairs, hoping to bring Petersham Cottage Candles to a few festive events this year. I’m in the middle of browsing dates, locations and stall spaces, and I’m really hoping to have some Christmas markets booked very soon.
The idea of a little stall filled with flickering Christmas scents, surrounded by lights, music and wrapped-up shoppers, feels really special, and I can’t wait to share more once things are confirmed.

So, even if the calendar says it’s a bit early, the cottage says otherwise, Christmas really has arrived here.

Thank you, as always, for following along, for your lovely messages, and for choosing to bring our candles into your homes.

With warmth,
Gareth
Petersham Cottage Candles