I’ve got more amazing news to share this week from our little cottage…
Every so often, this candle journey gives me a moment that makes me stop, smile and think,
“Goodness… this is really happening.”
Seeing our candles on the shelves at The Emporium in Yeovil is one of those moments.
So much of Petersham Cottage Candles happens quietly at home, the late evenings at the kitchen table, wax splashes on the worktop, labels stacked in little piles, jars lined up to cool as their scent fills the cottage. It all feels very ordinary when you’re in the middle of it.
And then, you walk into The Emporium, turn a corner… and there they are. Our jars and linen bags, tucked amongst beautiful handmade pieces and treasures from other local makers. It’s a mix of pride, gratitude and a tiny bit of disbelief, all rolled into one.
If you’ve ever visited The Emporium, you’ll know it’s the sort of place you can happily get lost in for ages, full of character, cosy corners and one-of-a-kind finds. To have a small corner of that space filled with our cottage-inspired candles feels incredibly special.
On the shelves at The Emporium you’ll find candles inspired by the simple comforts that mean a lot to us at home, fresh coffee in the kitchen, hedgerow walks, log fires on chilly evenings, muddy boots in the hallway and slow Sunday afternoons that don’t rush. Each one has been hand-poured in small batches, carefully labelled and packed before making its way to Yeovil.
To think that those same candles are now waiting to be picked up, turned over and taken home by someone who may never have heard of us before… it’s a really great feeling.
If you’re in or around Yeovil and fancy a wander, we’d love for you to pop into The Emporium and see if you can spot Petersham Cottage Candles. Pick up a jar, breathe in the fragrance and imagine it flickering away on your own mantelpiece or kitchen table.
A Peek at the Display
To give you a little glimpse
Thank you, as always, for supporting us on this tiny cottage candle dream, whether you’ve bought a candle, sent a kind message, told a friend about us, or simply taken a moment to read this. It all matters, more than you know.
With warmth,
Gareth
Petersham Cottage Candles