Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Fortnum & Mason Candle Room


Total eye candy post. I popped into Fortnum's for a meeting last week and had my first proper look at the Candle Room.

Sigh. Every single smell you could wish for - and the Fortnum's Christmas candle is as you would imagine: Miracle on 34th Street in a glass jar.



Candles made from the bees kept on the roof of Fortnum's. 



Christmas in a smell. Literally.

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20 comments:

  1. rosaliejayne29 October 2013 at 00:37

    This looks like heaven, I think it would be difficult to drag me out of there without spending far too much money, The Christmas candle sounds gorgeous!
    RosalieJayne

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  2. Lindsey29 October 2013 at 00:38

    I don't know if I could handle this place. My mind would explode. So would my bank account.

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  3. Melissa Mary29 October 2013 at 03:29

    Could you rec me a favorite candle for my mother, for Christmas?

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    1. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:29

      My all-time fave is Anick Goutal's Noël. A more affordable option is Space NK's Shimmering Spice. Both lush!!

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  4. Clare Elise29 October 2013 at 08:11

    Gorgeous :)

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  5. Alison29 October 2013 at 09:24

    Sheer candle porn, squeals with delight.

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  6. Anonymous29 October 2013 at 10:35

    Hi Caroline. Would you/do you ever use Paula Begoun 'Paula's Choice' products? Her speal and ingredient lists seem impressive but I personally still need a Hirons stamp of approval. Any chance of a review?

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    1. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 06:05

      obv not Caroline but her 2% bha is beyond amazing. My skin is smooth as a baby's bottom. Would post before and after photograph if I could. Not a huge fan of her sunscreens though. But her antioxidant serums and bha/aha products = my holy grail. I don't even have to wear foundation anymore. Plus the customer service is so lovely if you have any problems, I was refunded for the lotion that didn't work well with my skin. Only one of her moisturisers for those with rosascea has mineral oil towards the end of the inci list so avoid if you don't like MO/petrolatum. I'm guessing Caroline wouldn't approve because PC's stuff isn't laden with irritating essential oils and fragrance.


      Nadine

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    2. Unknown30 October 2013 at 08:32

      Hi Anon. Paula's range is on my list to use.
      And Nadine: yes, I only ever recommend products laden with essential oils and fragrance.
      Not.

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    3. Anonymous30 October 2013 at 19:02

      **Please don't hate me** but - Correct me if I'm wrong (and yes I read your Paula Begoun/Rumour Mill post!) but I didn't think you were the biggest fan of Paula? I would probably find it hard to give an unbiased opinion if I wasn't fond of a certain line, although no human being can say they are 100% unbiased. However I suppose every line has the good and bad. .. have never used her stuff so can't comment on that but I do sometimes read her articles and like the research and science-backed information rather than marketing banter. Look forward to your reviews!

      And gorgeous pics. ..very, very tempted to get up and run over to Fortnums now!! *sigh*

      xo, Tess

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  7. Minty29 October 2013 at 11:51

    Wow.. Just wow

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  8. Hermania29 October 2013 at 12:20

    I probably would just smell everything, leave without buying and then cry about it afterwards

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  9. Violetsrose29 October 2013 at 12:47

    What a shame they couldn't hide the socket trap door on the floor - kind of ruins the whole thing...

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  10. Nic and Claire 30 October 2013 at 11:14

    A room of beauty if ever I saw one!

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  11. On This Day30 October 2013 at 15:31

    Hello Mouth, I love your blog and what it does for my skin, thank you!! Can I ask how should I be applying my moisturiser? Should I smother or pat or what? I have pretty normal skin, usual imperfections. Used to get a bit flaky before finding your blog now I get a bit oily on the forehead and I'm not sure why... Any insight would be much appreciated, thanks.

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  12. Fashion and happy things30 October 2013 at 15:50

    Oh, can I just live there forever? It looks so magical, I'm completely jealous of you Caroline. I don't even want to imagine how much these candles cost though.

    Mana
    Fashion and Happy Things

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  13. Anonymous31 October 2013 at 15:01

    All those candles!! Heaven. I have nominated you for the sunshine award! You can read about it on my blog :) xo

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  14. Anonymous1 November 2013 at 12:54

    Caroline! I can't get hold of Darphin Purifying Balm, it's out of stock everywhere, and it wasn't in any pharmacies when I was in Paris a few weeks ago. Has it been discontinued? Help!
    Ella

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  15. Anonymous5 November 2013 at 12:47

    Thoughts on this please Caroline (from Nanoblur makers apparently): http://handchemistry.com/

    Many thanks for all your posts and replies to readers.

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