Introduce yourself to our IC Blog family
Howdy! My name’s Kira and I work in the Business Development Team.

Describe yourself in 3 words
Creative, down-to-earth and slightly la-la.

The ONE Imperial Candles product you can’t live without
Mermaid Kisses Lip Scrub. It’s my favourite product ever invented in the whole entire world. Okay, slight exaggeration but it’s amazing. I keep one in my handbag, one in my bathroom and one in my car.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself
I LOVE everything nails and nail art. I have over 250 different polishes and counting (ask my friends, I’m not joking).

I believe…
Laughter is the best medicine.

My work colleagues would say…
I eat dessert every single weekend. I once did a 5 hour round trip to visit a really cool palour and eat yummy cake.

My favourite part of my job is…
Talking to Ambassadors and doing fun live videos.

Any inside knowledge?
Our delivery driver sings when he’s collecting our parcels (it’s hilarious). Sorry!

With the Royal Wedding fast approaching, we thought it’s the perfect opportunity to get in the spirit of love and find out what it really means to ‘wear your heart on your sleeve’.

Of course, history wouldn’t be complete without 187643518364 different versions of the story (yes, we know you didn’t read that number).

One thing we can all agree on, however, is the meaning of the phrase: to openly show your emotions and feelings.

So, without further ado, we cordially invite you to read the 3 most popular theories.

*Cue drumroll please*

1. Emperor Claudius

Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, marriage was declared illegal. He believed that unattended men made better soldiers and encouraged temporary coupling. During the annual festival, men picked names from a jar to determine their ‘lady friend’ for the event. Once drawn, the men would celebrate their success by writing the lady’s name on their sleeve.

2. Jousting Matches

It’s also believed that during the Middle Ages, knights would dedicate their jousting performance to their lady. A handkerchief would be tied around their arm in the woman’s colours, metaphorically wearing their heart on their sleeve.

3. Shakespeare

Speculation aside, one thing’s for sure. The phrase was first recorded in writing in Shakespeare’s play – Othello, 1604.

Iago:

For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.

Feeling the love? Why not take some inspiration from history and affix your beautiful darling’s name to your arm. Or better yet, just buy them a candle instead.

Sometimes it can feel like there’s never enough hours in the day.

Sounds familiar, huh?

Here are 3 TOP TIPS to help you find the right work-life balance. Rest assured, it doesn’t include a Pilates instructor or Yoga mat – phew!

Let’s get started…

Priorities

Write down all the tasks you need to complete in a day. E.g. Finish work emails, take the dog for a walk, clear out the garage, watch Netflix.

Now rank them based on importance using a simple traffic light system. Red (vital), Amber (urgent) and Green (neither vital or urgent).

The top 3 tasks on your list should be the most important. And guess what? You should start your day with these tasks.

Efficiency

Work harder, they said. Work smarter, we said.

Achieving your goals doesn’t have to take endless sleepless nights. Plan your work-load and this will help you increase your productivity. Allow a certain amount of time per task and try not to get caught up in the more ‘unproductive’ things. That’s right, put down the TV remote.

‘Me’ time

Probably one of the most important yet underrated areas is ‘me’-time. Schedule time out to focus on yourself and relax. It could be a candle-lit dinner, reading your favourite novel or even a nice bath. Everyone has their own way of unwinding and spending their valuable time.

Interested in a better work-life balance? Find out more at www.imperialcandles.co.uk/sign-up/

We all have a signature fragrance.

You know, the one scent that never lets us down. And better yet, it can reveal a lot about your personality.

Sounds intriguing, right?

We’ve created a go-to guide on Fragrance Zodiac Signs to help you navigate your senses.

Before we start, it’s probably best that we mention this article is based on the wittiness of our imagination and a sprinkle of scientific reasoning (just how we like it).

Citrus 🍋

Hello, go-getter. Citrus lovers are natural leaders and have a real ‘zest’ for life. Carpe Diem is your mantra and you are always on-the-go. Not to mention, you like to live life in the fast lane (quite literally). Who run the world? Girls.

Fragrance Notes: Lime, Lemon, Bergamot.

Fruity 🍓

Playful, fun and adventurous best describes fruity lovers. With a smile that spans the length of the Pacific Ocean (okay, slight exaggeration…but you get the point), you are the life and soul of the party. There is never a dull moment and you often wonder why you are not an extra in ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’.

Fragrance Notes: Mango, Watermelon, Strawberry.

Floral 🌺

Delicate notes of jasmine and neroli have you dreaming of Parisian simplicity. Floral lovers are incurable romantics and a firm believer of happily ever after. Think, Pride and Prejudice.  Kindness is second nature and this is reflected in your caring personality.

Fragrance Notes: Lavender, Rose, Jasmine.

Woody 🌿

The woody lover aka ‘Modern Minimalist’ is effortlessly trendy and may be seen gracing the streets of Soho with a flat white coffee. Monochrome palettes, bold lipsticks and statement jewellery is a given. You are not afraid to be different and always champion individuality. Sunglasses in the winter, oh yes darling!

Fragrance Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli.

What fragrance best describes you? We’d love to know.

Dear Customer,

We truly appreciate you taking the time to read this important update.

Although this has not been a decision we have taken lightly, we wish to inform you that our product prices will increase and the free delivery threshold will be updated as of Friday 13th April 2018.

Over the past 2 and a half years, there has been an undeniable change in the market which has led to a rise in the price of raw-materials and overall running costs. We’ve been faced with this type of situation on several instances and as a company we have tried endlessly to absorb the charges without passing them directly to the customer. Sadly, we are forced to adapt in order to maintain a sustainable business. To give you an example, in the last 5 months our suppliers have informed us of up to 15% rise in their prices on more than one occasion.

This is one of the hardest decisions we have made since starting Imperial Candles in 2014 and inevitability the RRP of our products have to reflect the cumulative price increases suffered in the last 2 years and a half.
Since the beginning, the core foundation of the company was built on quality products aiming to offer more than just a jewel reveal experience.

Although for other companies sourcing alternative cheaper materials might do the trick, we strongly believe that the quality shouldn’t be compromised. We are extremely passionate about using premium ingredients including natural soy wax, the finest fragrance oils and quality crafted jewels. Our product recipes have been formulated over the years, becoming iconic for the brand you all love.

Known for our limited edition releases and one-of-a-kind competitions, we will continue to surprise you by developing new, exciting collections. We are proud to a be small business inspiring people’s lifestyle around the world, one scent at a time.

We cannot thank you enough for your support in creating an amazing community of fragrance lovers.

Please Note:
• All prices will be updated on the website accordingly.
• Kids Toys, Jewellery and Wax Burner prices will remain unchanged
• Free Delivery will be offered on all orders over £75

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Claudia and Alex
Founders

Imperial Candles

1. Imperial Candles started in 2014 in a one-bedroom apartment in Coventry. Within 2 years, we had to expand our operation 3 times due to the increasing demand and great feedback received from our lovely customers.
2. We use our own unique recipe to formulate our Bath Bombs. Each ingredient is individually weighed, mixed, coloured and pressed by hand.
3. All of our packaging is designed in-house by our creative designers. From the initial concept, through to the finalised print-ready version.
4. Over 175 different Wax Melts scents have been released to date. Each beautifully scented product is hand poured in our warehouse and left to set for 24hrs prior to dispatch.
5. Our products are Vegan Friendly and Cruelty Free. Yes, that’s correct. They do NOT contain any animal ingredients or derivatives. We are proud animal-lovers!