by Alison | Nov 16, 2020 | Candles
This November, we’ve decided to really embrace cosy. The combination of winter weather and darker evenings makes staying at home a far more enticing prospect than going out (and let’s be honest, most of the UK can’t go very far, anyway). Different...
by Alison | Oct 20, 2020 | Candles
It’s time to light the candles – it’s almost Halloween. With its long tradition of chasing away the darkness before All Saints Day, candles have always had a part to play in this spookiest of celebrations. Here are our favourite Halloween candle...
by Alison | Sep 15, 2020 | ingredients
The word “vanilla” has come to mean a bit dull over recent years. At Dexter & Mason, we think this is rather unfair, as vanilla has long been one of our favourite scents. It also comes with quite a history, and is one of the most impressively fussy...
by Alison | Aug 16, 2020 | ingredients
If we say “amber” to you, what do you think of? The colour, resin, traffic lights, Jurassic Park? Amber oil is actually one of our favourite fixatives when we’re blending scents, and it makes a great base note. But what actually is amber, and what...
by Alison | Jul 14, 2020 | ingredients
Lavender oil is known for its medicinal properties. It’s been a popular anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for centuries, and has been used for a variety of conditions from alopecia to fungal infections. At Dexter & Mason, we’re not experts in the...
