Journal

South China Morning Post November 2020 / Halcyon House candle feature

Why do hotels smell so good? As I write this, I am at Halcyon House, in Cabarita Beach, Australia. Not literally – the global pandemic will not allow it – but figuratively, as the hotel’s “signatur...

The making of Persian Rose

In mythology, no flower features quite so prominently as the rose. Its buds and blooms have inspired painters and poets and sent princes on the most dangerous of quests. And of all the roses, th...

At home with Amanda Blakley

With her perfectly tousled hair and love of a breezy sundress, Amanda Blakley looks right at home on a beach in Malibu, California. But the fact is that the travel writer and her family – husband ...

The making of Tuscan Fig

When LUMIRA founder Almira Armstrong began planning her luxury Australian fragrance house back in the early 2010s, she had a very clear idea of her first scent.    “Tuscany is such a special plac...

A breathwork ritual to try at home

Whether it’s through choice, enforced social distancing or out of sheer convenience, many of us are looking for simple and effective ways to bring our exercise and wellbeing rituals into our own h...

LUMIRA Travels: Amalfi Coast

Wedged between a rocky cliff face and the hard border of the ocean, this sliver of coastline combines centuries-old traditions with a timeless sense of glamour. Just south of Naples, it juts ou...

The making of Paradiso del Sole

When LUMIRA founder and creative director Almira Armstrong set about creating Paradiso del Sole in early 2019, she had a very specific memory in mind. “I was thinking about sailing along the Amal...

5 podcasts to inform and inspire

The beauty of a podcast is that it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. We may have once lined up a selection to listen to on a long-haul flight, but these days we’re more likely to plug-and-play as we...

Executive Traveller August 2020 / No352 Candle Featured

There’s scented candles, and there’s LUMIRA. The Sydney-based artisanal scent specialist offers a range inspired by “the spirit of travel”, each redolent of an experience guaranteed to transport th...

Father's Day Gift Guide

Dads, partners and fatherly figures deserve to be celebrated all year round – but spoiling them with Father’s Day gifts from kids is the next best thing. “My husband Luke is the centre of our worl...

A simple candle meditation

Regular meditation can promote a feeling of calm and counter some of the mental load we’re feeling due to COVID-19. Whether you’re in full lockdown in Victoria, Australia, or adjusting to life els...

Beauticate July 2020 / Cuban Tobacco Parfum Feature

Sigourney's edit of unique scents with the Cuban Tobacco Parfum featured. Inspired by the crumbling beauty of Old Havana, this spicy, smoky scent is intriguing. I can’t stop smelling my wrist when ...