Journal

How to choose a fragrance for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the dads, partners, grandfathers and father figures who have shaped our lives. A thoughtfully chosen fragrance feels personal, showing that you understan...

Beauty Crew / 11 of the best new beauty launches this July 2019

With notes like pink pepper, cardamom, cypress, jasmine, vanilla and tonka bean, the  Halcyon X Lumira Candle has made our cold wintery nights a little more pleasant this month. The overall vibe is...

Halcyon House Masterclass Photo Diary

Our recent Halcyon House X LUMIRA fragrance masterclass proved extremely popular with guests and Cabarita Beach locals alike. Experience a taste of the event through our photo diary and look out fo...

The best European waterfront hotels to add to your itinerary

Depending on your personal annual leave balance, the next two months may be spent obsessively scrolling through or completely avoiding social media, for all the glistening oceans, pebbly beaches an...

How to establish a relaxing nighttime routine

Sleep: we all feel so much better when we have a good night of it, but it can be surprisingly difficult to drift off and have a full night of uninterrupted slumber. With daily stresses and strains ...

Arabian Oud wins at the JONES Beauty Awards

We’re delighted that Arabian Oud Perfume Oil has won the "Niche Fragrance to Know" Award at this year’s prestigious JONES Beauty Awards. A panel of renowned beauty experts recognised the fragrance...

Byrdie / The 10 Best Fancy Candles, According to Beauty Editors

"I adore this Australian brand named Lumira. Not only is the packaging of their candles super sleek and chic, but their scents are absolutely divine, too. My particular favorite is Persian Rose, wh...

The Australian / Collaboration with Halcyon House

Halcyon House collaboration with LUMIRA featured in The Australian in Travel & Indulgence.  

Interview with Beauticate

ALMIRA ARMSTRONG, LUMIRA Having taught herself as a teenager to make candles in the kitchen, Almira Armstrong honoured one of her earliest loves with the debut of Lumira. A collection of fine home ...

The Cut, New York / Ahhh … Smells Like Spring!

I love Lumira’s description for this candle, so I’m just going to allow you to read it in full: There’s a certain ritual involved in drinking tea in North Africa: steeping the leaves, preparing the...

Halcyon House X Lumira Collaboration

Inspired by the tranquil, carefree days of summers passed, boutique hotel Halcyon House is excited to announce the creation of their Halcyon House candle in collaboration with bespoke fragrance br...

Beauty Crew / 11 brands that’ll take your candle addiction to the next level

Infused with rich, high-quality fine fragrance oils, these candles are nothing short of a delight to the senses - lit or unlit! Handy hint: the perfume oils are just as good. Also worth noting: the...