It’s another day at the studio and we’ve got love on our minds. As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, we’ve been watching our founder, Sarah, lovingly hand mix Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Black Pepper to create our signature Love Candle. Also available as a diffuser and mist, it feels particularly special as it’s the first Halcyon Naturals scent that Sarah created when we launched.
All the rich smells have us thinking about some of the ways we could be spending our Valentine’s Day, whether that’s with that someone special or if that special person is ourselves. So, we’ve gone on the hunt for our five favourite unique and unusual ways to spend Valentine’s Day this year.
- Visit another country – Whether you’re solo or coupled up travelling to another country for a short break is always nice. With Europe on our doorstep there’s nothing to stop a cheap flight over to Italy for a couple of days or a day trip to the world’s most romantic city Paris on the Eurostar.
- Body painting – Ever tried edible body paint? Valentine’s Day is a great time to start! Find a secluded, intimate space with you and your other half be it at home or in a stunning hotel in yours or another city and paint each other. Spritz a little of your favourite scent around the room to stimulate more of your senses and increase the fun by finding inventive ways to remove the paint…
- Take a tour around the historical or cultural sites of your city – It is so easy to get bogged down in the hustle and bustle of commuting to and from work when you live in the city. But why not try being a tourist for the day and go on a tour bus and see your surroundings from a different point of view. Want to do something even more special? Spend some time researching all the places you’d like to go and create your own bespoke tour!
- Surprise your loved ones with heart shaped notes – Now Valentines Day doesn’t exclusively have to be shared with an intimate partner. It’s a great excuse to tell your favourite people that you love them. Be that your mum, dad, siblings, cousins or friends, why not send them a Valentine’s Day to let them know you’re thinking of them. In the spirit of it being a leap year, you could take control of your romantic life by sending a valentine’s day card to your crush. Who knows? Valentines Day could become very special indeed…
- Create a feel-good treasure chest – The great thing about love is that it makes us feel good. Capture this feeling by creating a ‘treasure chest’ and filling it with some of your favourite things like photos, letters, a Halcyon Naturals candle *wink* and other items that bring a smile to your face. The great thing about this is that once you’ve created it you can use it forever so whenever you need a little pick me up.
***BONUS IDEA***
If you’re looking to keep it simple but sensual you can’t go wrong with a bubble path accompanied by our Love diffuser. Turn off your phone. No television. Ignore the outside world. The blend of Pachouli, known to increase the libido, the aphrodisiac that is Ylang Ylang, the erotic scent of Jasmine and the kick of Black Pepper, which improves circulation and enhances the feeling of touch is simply irresistible.
Order your candle, diffuser and/or Room Mist now before stock runs out (and get yourself a free gift) or, even better, treat the one you love to a Relate mood pack. We’ve also got a free Four beautiful candles including Love, Friendship, Family and our Relate signature scent so you can keep the love going hours after Valentine’s Day has ended.
Enjoy x