As the days start to shorten and there's that first hint of crispness in the air, we always feel a little reluctant to let summer go. We're Ben & Louise, and at Bouclé we're firm believers that scent is one of the most powerful ways to hold onto a feeling - even when the season has other ideas. Here's how we use essential oils and home fragrance to keep that summery warmth alive a little longer, plus a few other things that help too.
Scenting Your Space:
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Candles: Our Sicilian Citrus, Lavender & Rosemary and Neroli, Vetiver & May Chang candles are two of our favourites for this. Light one on a grey autumn evening and it genuinely transports you - there's something about citrus and neroli that just feels like a summers day.
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Room Sprays: A quick spritz of our Eucalyptus, Mandarin & Fennel room spray is an instant mood lift. Fresh, zingy and a little bit Mediterranean - it's become a bit of a daily ritual for us when the mornings feel dark.
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Reed Diffusers: Our Palmarosa, Bergamot & Eucalyptus reed diffuser has this beautiful lingering floral freshness that works really well as the seasons shift. It's subtle enough for everyday but still feels a bit special.
Aromatherapy Blends:
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Bloom Blend: Palmarosa, Bergamot, Seville Orange & Eucalyptus - this one smells like a summer garden and works beautifully in an oil burner or diffuser. It's one of our most-loved blends and for good reason.
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Calm Blend: Rosemary, Lavender & Clary Sage. Think herbaceous terrace at golden hour. This one's perfect for winding down in the evenings when the nights start drawing in earlier than you'd like.
A Few Other Things That Help:
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Get outside while you can: Autumn walks, picnics on a sunny afternoon, a bike ride before it gets dark - don't write off being outdoors just because summer's technically over.
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Bring a bit of summer inside: We love having fresh flowers around, a playlist that feels warm and sunny, and keeping things light and bright at home for as long as possible.
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Cook with summer flavours: Fresh fruit, grilled things, big salads - there's no rule that says you have to switch to stews the moment September arrives.
We make everything by hand using 100% natural essential oils - no synthetic fragrance, no nasties. If you'd like to explore what might work for you as the seasons change, you're always welcome to come and find us at one of our markets or drop us a message. We love talking scent.
Ben & Louise x