Pure Style of London - Happiness At Home

At this time of year, I have candles burning the whole time I am home sitting in the lounge, I love the atmosphere they help create and I find the flickering flame oddly relaxing to watch.  I am also a huge fan of Reed Diffusers and have one in every room of this house, even the kitchen and again, I love to smell the fresh scented aroma, usually a different one in each room, that I am greeted with.

Purestyle of London kindly sent me a gift set from the Home Fragrance Collection which contains a reed diffuser and a candle.  Founded in London, PureStyle of London sells locally sourced, hand poured Reed Diffusers and Scented Candles. They launched in 2018 and have gone on to sell many of their premium products into the UK and beyond.

At PureStyle of London our aim is to add a little bit of extra happiness to you. Our products have been carefully selected and are being hand made in the UK.

PureStyle of London has recently launched the first ever ‘Home Fragrance Club’, offering consumers a new and convenient approach to having personalised home fragrance products delivered all year round and prices start at just £14.50 per month raising in price depending on your preference in need, plus there is also the option to try a one-off option too. So if candles and home scents are something that is an absolute must-have for you, then this service could be invaluable. It is fully flexible means that the consumer can change their fragrance or reeds and can pause or cancel at any time.

I was given the gift set option and having never tried anything like this before I was engrossed in making selections for the products I really wanted to try.  Starting with which colour glass you want your reed diffuser bottle to be - Black, Clear or White and from there you select the colour Reeds you would like and again there is a choice of six to choose from before finally choosing your fragrance and at this point you have a choice of 9 scents to decide between and I did struggle between which one I thought I would prefer.  In the end I opted for Neroli Rose based on the notes. 

Once you have selected your reed diffuser, it is then time to select your candle and again you get to choose between black, white or clear glass followed by which lid you would like your candle to have - the choice being silver or copper. The final choice is to select the fragrance of your candle and if you struggled with the first task, this one is equally hard because they all sound just incredible.  I opted for Lemongrass and lime in the end in black glass with a silver lid and it looks just amazing.

I have had both of these products within my possession for almost 6 weeks now and I wanted to really give them a try before saying whether or not they are worth the money. Hands up, they are!  I think for all of the Reed diffusers I have ever bought or have been sent, this one is the strongest and longest scent I have had. I placed the diffuser in the lounge below the TV, so being next to the kitchen and the hallway, there is always an abundance of smells which make their way around the house and every time I have entered the lounge, the first thing I can smell is Neroli Rose.  Both Neroli and Rose are quite strong scents and together they work so well, described as being a delicate, sweet Orange Blossom and calming, soothing Rose to intoxicate the senses, what you get is a fresh scent, as though you have just walked into a florist. 

The candle is also an incredible scent. Described as being a fresh fragrance with squeezed lemons, ripe limes and twisted with aromatic lemongrass and eucalyptus, if you want an uplifting fragrance when you feel a bit out of sorts, then this one ticks all of those boxes. The addition of eucalyptus is genius because it brings this scent to a whole new level.

Once your order has been made, everything arrives so incredibly well packaged, nothing gets broken. The two cylindrical tubes which house the products are a really nice way to show off the brand and the whole concept would make an incredible gift for someone, whether you sign them up for a subscription service, or opt for a one time try.

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Bradbury’s The Jewellers

When it comes to buying Jewellery for someone, be it a loved one, a friend, a work colleague or even for yourself, for me, there are elements of that experience which matter and that is whether you are buying someone online or in person in a shop.  Bradbury's The Jewellers can be found in the West Yorkshire town of Halifax, it is an independent family run business who take pride in everything they do and that includes bringing traditional values in customer service, honesty and value.  The store is home to some of the most premier brands that you will have come across - Links of London, Michael Kors, Thomas Sabo, Folie Folie and many more.  

I was kindly gifted a beautiful Coeur De Lion Peach Crystal Bangle and the wow factor began as soon as I had opened the outer packaging.  As I said, there are elements of that shopping experience which matter and Bradbury's have all of that -  the eye for detail, the thought process and the love and care that goes into ensuring a gift looks as good on the outside as it does on the inside.  Beautifully wrapped in rose gold paper with an accompanying ribbon, neatly bowed, there was no giveaway as to what was inside, there was no view of any cellotape or other fastenings and someone had clearly taken the time and effort to ensure everything was just right.

Coeur De Lion jewellery is handmade in Germany and it is a brand I know a little about through a relative of mine who adores the Geocube design on some of the jewellery pieces. Behind the brand, which has just celebrated 30 years in the business, we have Carola Eckrodt and it is her love of materials that must be versatile, hard wearing and enduring which brings to life a whole host of beautiful statement pieces of jewellery, all of which is made by hand.

Putting together both Coeur de Lion and Bradbury's the Jewellers, you have two brands that complement and match each with the love for what they do, the love that goes into the process of ensuring the end result is perfect and one to whom the little details matter.

The Coeur de Lion Peach Crystal Pave Stone Set Bangle is made of stainless steel with crystals in a pavé setting and an integrated click closure.  opening the box, you find the bangle sitting on a pure white silk cushion. This modern bangle has a highly polished finish and is enhanced by two glistening rows of peach coloured crystals which add a glamorous sparkle.

I am a big fan of shopping online, the ease of everything being in front of me, the lack of queuing and no tripping over baskets winning me over. That said, a website has to be easy to navigate around and thankfully the website for Bradbury's Jewellery is incredibly crisp and clean. There aren't a billion pop-ups to interfere with browsing, there is also the ability to look closely at individual pieces of jewellery is amazing, the detail is there to see, the images are clean and of high resolution, this is down below with the photograph of the bracelet I have.

Every page loads quickly, the important points are visible - price, what the item is, when it will be dispatched and whether or not you would like gift wrapping.  I have spent quite some time looking around the website whilst writing this review and might have already put one or two things in my shopping basket!  If you are looking for jewellery gifts, then I would recommend having at a look at what Bradbury's have to offer, there are so many beautiful items.

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Aurelia Probiotic Skincare - Skincare Treasures

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare is made in Britain, with the purest of BioOrganic ingredients sourced sustainably from around the world. since launching in 2013, Aurelia has won over 100 awards for their products and if you don't fall in love with the Miracle Cleanser then there is something wrong because it was the first product I ever tried from the brand and I have loved it ever since.

When a brand you really like does Christmas gifts as well as Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, it is hard not to go and buy them all for yourself rather than a loved one. I have purchased a few items for friends this Christmas from Aurelia to make up a pamper hamper, only I cant share which because those friends read this blog!

Give the gift of glowing skin with the Skincare Treasures; a perfect introduction to multi award-winning probiotic skincare for all skin types. The perfect gift for mums, sisters, teachers or yourself!

What I absolutely love about the Skincare Treasures Giftset is that you are given six products and a skincare pouch to keep them in.

These six products come together to make up a complete routine of probiotic skincare which works to protect, restore and balance the skin from within. The Aurelia Beauty Bag is also quite special because it has been handmade by a women’s initiative in India which supports fair trade, artisan techniques and independent craft communities. Woven from soft cotton canvas and delicately wadded, this spacious cosmetics bag holds all of your favourite travel-size Aurelia products in style.

Inside the set, you will find:

• Miracle Cleanser (30ml) - Infused with a whole host of amazing essential oils which includes an uplifting blend of eucalyptus oil to decongest the skin, chamomile which works to soothe, rosemary which not only invigorates but also fortifies and finally there is bergamot which helps to relieve stress. I love just how gentle this cream cleanser is and it does an incredible job at eliminating dirt, oils and dead skin cells as well as melting away every trace of make up, including those hard to remove waterproof mascaras to leave skin feeling beautifully clean and soft to the touch.
• Bamboo Muslin Cloth - These cloths are amongst the best I have ever used. The are made using natural bamboo fibres and work incredibly well with the Miracle Cleanser to exfoliate the skin gently without being overly harsh or abrasive. 
• Revitalise & Glow Serum (4ml) - Using a delicate blend of jasmine, plumeria, tuberose and mandarin, this serum smells absolutely incredible. Lightweight on the skin, this serum absorbs almost immediately on contact with the skin and it works to replenish, soothe and strengthen all complexions.
• Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser (20ml) - Enriched with omegas 3,6 and 9 this moisturiser also used Baobab, Kigelia Africana, Hibiscus, Borage, Mongongo and Argan oil which are incredibly nourishing on the skin. There is also a delicate blend of essential oils which includes Jasmine, Plumeria, Tuberose and Mandarin and they work to revitalise the senses. It leaves the skin feeling smooth to the touch and what I love is that despite being a fairly rich texture, it is lightweight and doesn't make the skin feel clogged or tacky.
• Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser (20ml) - A night moisturiser is a must for me, especially right now with this cold weather.  From Aurelia, we have a product which is emollient without being greasy. It uses Shea Butter to help melt the oil as well as baobab extract and borage oil which is described as being brimming with the essential fatty acid GLA which works to lock in moisture. Next, we have Kigelia Africana which smooths and firms before Hibiscus helps to repair and re-energise sluggish looking skin.
• Cell Repair Night Oil (4ml) - This is one of the most amazing scented night oils I have used in such a long time and it is described as being an overnight boosting treatment for the skin. Using neroli which works to quell worries, lavender which calms and comforts), rose which works to protect and condition and mandarin for its uplifting properties. Also included is Omega rich Baobab, Kalahari oil which offers a source of skin-essential fatty acids and finally both Mongongo oil and Kigelia which together work to restructure, regenerate, firm and tone. On the skin it is neither oily or greasy, it absorbs really quickly and doesn't leave a stain on my pillow!

I love that this set is a skincare routine in its entirety and it is great for anyone who doesnt have their own routine figured out, for anyone wanting a change or because you want to get to know a new brand.  If there was one product I would recommend that everyone has to try it would be the Miracle Cleanser because it is just incredible.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare is completely free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, mineral oils, silicones, sulphates, propylene glycol, phthalates, GMO, PEGs, TEA and DEA – and is certified ‘ Cruelty-Free’.

Have you tried anything from Aurelia?

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