Winter 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to our Winter 2026 newsletter from The Social Scent Company.

To our new subscribers—welcome!

We’re so glad to have you as part of our scent and floral community

Winter so far has been relatively mild, with some gorgeous sunny days—balanced by a fair share of stormy and wet weather too. The unpredictability has kept everyone guessing and created a little confusion in our gardens!

We’re already seeing early spring flowers popping up, and even roses that have just been pruned are budding again. While we know there’s still plenty of chilly weather ahead in July and August, we’re looking forward to seasonal treats like the beautiful perfume of Winter Sweet, filling our homes with its glorious scent.

In the meantime, we’ve been busy drying and pressing our autumn flowers, ready to use in upcoming workshops.

🌸 Flower Highlight: Hellebores

While winter gardens can sometimes feel a little bleak, hellebores are a true highlight—brightening shady areas when little else is in bloom.

Often called Winter Roses, they flower through to early spring and come in gorgeous shades of pink, white, light green, deep purple, and red.

In the language of flowers, hellebores have a fascinating dual meaning. They can symbolise peace, serenity, and resilience—or, conversely, delirium, anxiety, and even scandal! Because they bloom in the coldest months, they are also closely associated with hope and the ability to thrive through adversity.

In Victorian floriography, gifting hellebores was thought to help relieve anxiety. As with many flowers, the specific colour can refine the message.

We love gathering and pressing hellebores to use in our candle decorating and workshops.

🕯️ Workshops & 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 across the Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, and Kāpiti Coast.

We also offer a range of 100% soy wax candles, accessories, and gift boxes through our website. Every purchase supports our ability to give back by funding free workshops and products for community groups.

If you know of a group who might benefit, we’d love to hear from you.

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on new products and upcoming spring workshops.

🌿 Upcoming Workshops

• Saturday 26 June 2026 ‘A Winter’s Day Out’ Candle Making Workshop Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North $90pp (includes full event entry)

• Saturday 25 July 2026 Greytown Festival – Country Christmas Cobblestone Museum, Greytown $80pp

• Sunday 26 July & Sunday 30 August 2026 Pottery & Candle Making Workshop (2-session series) In collaboration with Kate’s Pottery, Wairarapa Create your own vessel, then return to fill it with your chosen scent $170pp To book: Contact Kayla on 021 0225 2311

• Saturday 8 August 2026 The Bond Store Gin Tasting & Candle Making Workshop, Kāpiti Coast  $95pp

🌼 Scent Profile

A winter favourite is our Pomegranate Flower, Cedar & Bergamot fragrance—a lush blend of fruity woodiness with citrus and floral notes.

This scent features:

• Ripe pomegranate and fresh berries

• Light musk and creamy vanilla base

• Soft floral notes with bright citrus top layers

In the language of flowers, pomegranate symbolises renewal, abundance, and prosperity—perfect for this seasonal transition.

Available across our full product range—simply select this fragrance when ordering.

📖 Book Profile

The Healing Power of Flowers – Claire Bowen & Eva Nemeth

A modern flower dictionary exploring symbolism and sentiment, with flowers grouped by purpose—love, joy, celebration, and more.

It also covers:

• Holistic properties and natural energy of flowers

• How to care for blooms

• Creating meaningful bouquets

• Drying and pressing flowers for keepsakes

Available to purchase on our website.

✨ Product Spotlight: Scented Floral Pastilles

We’re excited to introduce our new Scented Floral Pastilles—part of our hanging wax scent collection.

Available styles include:

• Garden Bouquet

• Circular Daisy

• Circular Hydrangea

These pieces align beautifully with the growing trend of building a ‘scent wardrobe’—a collection of fragrances to suit your mood, space, and daily rituals.

Perfect for drawers, wardrobes, or small rooms, they offer a gentle, lingering fragrance (especially in enclosed spaces).

Each pastille comes packaged in a floral cotton pouch—making it a lovely gift option. $20 per pastille

🎁 Special Offer: Order a large Jardinière teacup candle and receive a complimentary floral pastille. Valid until Monday 31 August 2026

Visit our website to explore the full range.

Finally, the three of us have some exciting holidays, family events, and travel planned over August to October. While we won’t all be away at the same time, there may be slightly slower response times.

We’ll still be processing orders, and private workshops may be available—so please feel free to get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you—whether you have questions or are joining us at an upcoming workshop or market.

Please feel free to share our newsletter and invite others to subscribe 💐

Warmest wishes,

Helen, Kate & Megan