Summer 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the Summer 2026 newsletter of the social scent company. 

We welcome our new subscribers and it is nice to have you as part of 

our scent and floral community!

Summer has certainly taken on its own rhythm this year.

This newsletter arrives a little later than planned and, by the time you’re reading it, we may even be edging into autumn. With such a mix of weather over the season, those beautiful warm, sunny days felt especially precious when they appeared.

Despite the changing conditions, our gardens have been wonderfully productive. We’ve been busy harvesting flowers for drying and pressing, replenishing supplies after a full and rewarding season hosting many private workshops.

💐 A Little About Us

For those of you who are new to our community—welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.

In our last newsletter, we introduced you to our very talented Helen. This time, we’re shining the spotlight on Megan, our Technical Director.

With a keen eye for detail, Megan is passionate about the candle‑making process and loves sharing her knowledge to help bring each candle creation to life. Her role includes ensuring the right materials are used for each vessel, guiding workshop participants through candle care and maintenance, and managing our stock inventory—both materials and finished products.

Alongside all of this, Megan also enjoys discovering new candle options and scents, and carefully preparing your wonderful orders.

🌸Flower Highlight: Dahlias

A true highlight of the summer garden, dahlias bring vibrant bursts of colour and continue blooming well into late autumn. With so many varieties to enjoy—from dramatic ‘dinnerplate’ blooms to charming pompom styles—they’re endlessly inspiring.

Native to Central and South America, dahlias are perennial tuberous and bedding plants and are the national flower of Mexico. Their symbolism varies by colour, representing inner strength, kindness, relationships, and resilience. A favourite of Queen Victoria, dahlias symbolise elegance, beauty, and enduring grace in the Language of Flowers.

By mixing different dahlias in a bouquet, you can create a beautiful arrangement that conveys just the right message.

🕯️Workshops and Products for Every Occasion

We offer both scheduled and private group workshops—perfect for hens’ parties, baby showers, birthdays, or simply a creative weekend with friends. Our workshops are mobile, child‑friendly, and can be held at your home or a venue of your choice.

We currently have private workshops booked across the region and look forward to welcoming these groups for a relaxed and creative experience.

We also sell a range of 100% soy wax candles, accessories, and gift boxes through our website. Every purchase helps us give back by funding free workshops and products for community groups. If you know of a group that could benefit, please get in touch.

Be sure to keep following us on social media for updates on new products and upcoming Easter and Mother’s Day specials.

🌿 Upcoming Workshops

We have one Martinborough workshop scheduled for March—a special pre‑Easter session where you can create beautiful gifts or decorations for your own Easter celebrations.

Saturday 28 March 2026:

Candle‑making and wreath‑making options available.

Click here to book here  for upcoming workshops.

Special subscriber offer:

Bring a friend to a Martinborough workshop and enjoy the experience together for $135 for two ($65 each). Simply email us or message us on social media to book this offer.

🌼New Scent 

Our new scent for autumn 2026 is the beautifully layered Mimosa & Cardamom. Bright top notes of bergamot, white flowers, and orange zest lead into the sweet floral heart of mimosa blossom and lilac, before settling into a rich base of spicy cardamom, musk, and white cedar.

In the Language of Flowers, mimosa symbolises vitality, hidden strength, sensitivity, and resilience. Its bright yellow blooms also represent the sun, hope, devotion, and secret love. Mimosa is the official flower of International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March in many countries.

This elegant late‑summer/early‑autumn fragrance is available across our full product range—simply select Mimosa & Cardamom when ordering. We also have products available for gifting to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March 2026.

📖 Book Profile

‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ by Holly Ringland is a gentle, comforting read. The novel follows Alice Hart as she moves to live with her grandmother on an Australian native flower farm after experiencing childhood tragedy. The story weaves the meanings of native flowers throughout Alice’s journey, making them an integral part of her healing and growth.

Copies of this book are available for purchase on our website.

✨ Product Spotlight: Easter specials!

To honour Easter 2026, we’ve selected products featuring scents that reflect the season:

• Pomegranate – renewal

• Kōwhai – new beginnings

• Lilies – rejuvenation.

To help you celebrate, our new hanging scent range is half price when you also order a small Jardinière teacup candle. If you order a large Jardinière teacup candle, we’ll gift you a hanging wax scent from our new Garden Bouquet range.

Offer valid until Tuesday 31 March 2026.Visit the Products page on our website to explore the full range.

We’d love to hear from you if you have any questions, and hope to see some of you at upcoming workshops or markets. Please feel free to share our newsletter and invite others to subscribe.

Warmest wishes,

Helen, Kate and Megan