Journal

Instyle June 2020 / Cuban Tobacco feature

Name a cosier combination than a chilly winter’s day and a brightly burning candle; we’ll wait. Got nothing? Exactly. There’s just something about the combination of the mood lighting, the warmth o...

5 documentaries that combine a love of travel and style

The allure of a captivating documentary goes beyond the story itself. It allows us to be a voyeur, giving us a glimpse into a life that is remarkable, inspiring or simply different to our own. Thes...

Elle US June 2020 / Arabian Oud feature

Lumira's Arabian Oud candle takes you on a rollercoaster ride through its powerful scents. Read more

GQ June 2020 / Cuban Tobacco Fragrance Feature

For many years, Tom Ford’s take on tobacco was peerless. Australian brand Lumira takes the fight to him with a deep, rich version spiked with patchouli and musk. And just quietly, the EDP costs aro...

Beauticate June 2020 / Almira Armstrong, Founder Interview

We asked Almira Armstrong, the elegant founder of handmade candle purveyor LUMIRA, about what she’s relying on to cope during social isolation. From old school films, to her current book recommenda...

4 ways to upgrade your WFH style

For many of us, this current period of working from home came suddenly and without warning. So while you might have settled into a work/life routine, it’s possible that you’re still using your lap...

Beauty Crew May 2020 / 9 fragrances that are pure comfort in a bottle

Boasting a vibrant bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose leaf and patchouli, Lumira La Primavera Parfum is supported by a comforting powdery cashmere musk that almost feels like pulling on a fluffy sweate...

Working from home in style

Working from home may have become a familiar situation for all of us, but it’s not without its challenges. Whether it’s separating work from relaxation time; juggling meetings with homeschooling or...

Almira's Mother's Day Edit

“As a mum myself, this day is so special to me,” says LUMIRA founder and creative director Almira Armstrong. “I’m usually treated to brunch, an assortment of homemade gifts and a special memento to...

How to create a time capsule with your children

For many of us, spending more time at home has the wonderful benefit of more time spent together as a family. Without the usual frenetic rush to sport, activities and playdates that propel us thro...

7 Coffee Table Books to Inspire

For the ultimate source of inspiration, we have selected some of the best coffee-table titles that will not only inspire future travel and creativity but also beautifully adorn your home. 1. Slim A...

4 Films for the Armchair Traveller

We may have pressed pause on globetrotting for now, but it’s still possible to fuel our passion for travel through scent, music, food and the arts. These four films provide a gateway to far-flung p...