Journal

The Making of Sicilian Citrus

When LUMIRA founder Almira Armstrong visited Sicily in the summer of 2003, she had no idea this tiny island would leave such an indelible impact. “I loved waking up early and walking the streets p...

How to layer perfume oil

“Odours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will,” wrote Patrick Süsskind in his iconic novel Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. “The persuasive power ...

The Making of Cuban Tobacco

For decades, Cuba has held a special place in the hearts of many artists and creators. Hemingway famously made his home outside of Havana for more than 20 years, returning there from assignments i...

Why Self-Love is More Important Than Ever

We all know that love flourishes when we give it to other people - but what about the kind of love that comes from within? When you truly love yourself – well, that kind of love can move mountains...

Vogue Living / Nicole Trunfio on kids, Mother’s Day and her new fragrance collaboration

Teaming up with Australian fragrance company Lumira for a new range of scent, Perth-born model Nicole Trunfio reveals a deep love and sensory appreciation for all manner of perfume. Read more

The Vow, a collaboration between Nicole Trunfio and LUMIRA

The best collaborations are the ones that happen organically, and that’s exactly how The Vow by Nicole Trunfio x LUMIRA came to be. Nicole first reached out while making candles as favours for the...

At Home With Michele Singh

The inner-city Sydney home of Michele Singh,  Project Manager at cosmetics company ModelCo, is an exercise in contrasts. From the street, the Victorian-era terrace is as charming as its identical ...

Tonic of Gin Returns

Due to popular demand, the exclusive LUMIRA x Distillery Botanica Gin Tonic of Gin fragrance has returned, ideal for those who like to enjoy an endless summer. Of the collaboration, LUMIRA Founder...

My Domaine / The Only Luxury Candles Our Editors Burn After a Long Day in the Office

The mysterious and distinctive charm of Arabian Oud candle will transport you to the middle east, and linger long after you've burnt it.  Read more

Vogue Australia / This is how to take care of your luxury candles

The founder of Lumira schools us on caring for candles. “Lumira is the manifestation of a life-long affair with beautiful objects and the differences small details make to our everyday lives,” says...

Interview with The Grace Tales

Almira Armstrong On Living A Graceful Life (And How To Relax) One look at Sydney-based Almira Armstrong and the thinking behind skin care line philosophy's amazing grace collection comes to mind: "...

Interview with Gritty Pretty

5 minutes with: ALMIRA ARMSTRONG creator & founder of Lumira Meet the woman who has quite literally poured her way to success. Her luxury candles are imbued with exotic and nostalgic aromas fro...