Why opt for soy wax when choosing a candle? Is it important? What are the benefits? In this blog post we share our views on the benefits of soy wax candles.  What is Soy Wax?  Soy wax is wax that is made from soybeans. The oil is extracted from the vegetable beans and then hydrogenated to create soy wax.  Is anything added to Soy Wax to make candles?  Not ours! Our soy wax candles are made from 100% soy wax, a cotton wick and essentials oils. Soy wax is softer than paraffin based wax, which makes it fine for use in containers like ours. However, you may find pillar style c ..read more

We are thrilled to have launched a new ‘plant a tree’ scheme. A tree is planted with every online order here on the Denys & Fielding website, irrespective of size or spend. How it works: A tree is planted with every online order received here on the Denys & Fielding website, irrespective of size or spend. It happens automatically, so there is no need to do anything different at the checkout etc... You don't pay any extra - we make a payment on your behalf direct from your order. If you are happy to receive an update on how we are getting on, we'd love to keep in touch and send the occa ..read more

It's January. Days are short. Outside, the sky is that murky, mizzly kind - uninviting, grey and overcast. While we've been working away for months on our new range of outdoor candles with Spring / Summer in mind, today, I've got to say, I've absolutely loved lighting one indoors.  My candle of choice for today was 'Rosemary and Lavender' - a perfect scent to clarify my thoughts; still foggy from too much cheese, wine and mince pies woofed down over the Christmas hols.  This beautiful aromatheratpy candle isn't a straight 50 / 50 split of Rosemary and Lavender. We've carefully w ..read more

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Gardening for Disabled Trust. Celebrating in style, this fantastic charity has headed back it's swinging sixties roots to create an exciting fundraising challenge for this summer.  Alan Titchmarsh, President of the Trust, will share his ten top gardening tips for flower power success to everyone who makes a £10.00 donation. Between you and I, I'm also hoping to see Alan give us a twirl as 'Austen Powers' this summer! Now come on, that's got to be worth an extra fiver?!  Each year, the Gardening for Disabled Trust, a small, Kent ba ..read more

During these tumultuous times, it's exciting to see a growing demand for Eco Friendly Christmas Shopping in Kent and equally thrilling to see a growing community of shops, makers and brands all responding to the challenge.  To help navigate around this vibrant, sustainable scene, we've put together details of our favourite shopping destinations for the festive season. We are bound to miss someone or something obvious - so if you spot an opportunity to add to the list, please let us know! Add a comment, email us or get in touch via social media and we'll do our level best to keep this page ..read more

What is cold processed soap and how does it differ from 'normal' soap?  We've been experimenting and developing our own range of cold process soaps for over 18 months now. There has been a lot of research involved to understand how the cold process works, how it differs from other techniques and what a cold pressed soap delivers above and beyond the norm. At a time when we are all washing our hands with extra rigour and awareness, what we are washing them with is something that's worth further investigation. So here goes... my attempt at explaining more about the process ..read more

It's Thursday. Day four of homeschooling for us. And I'm grateful for every drop of sunshine we've had this week as there has been LOTS of outdoor learning going on!!  We are all in unchartered waters and so, here are ten easy ideas that I've either done myself, heard about from others or just found via good old pinterest and thought… 'Ooh yes! Let's add that to the curriculum over the next few weeks! If you have any to add, please do so in the comments below - the more the merrier!  1. Make a Scarecrow. Thought this was a fab idea, courtesy of my sister. Thankfully there are no rules on scare ..read more

For as long as I can remember, my hands have prompted comments and raised eyebrows from friends and family. "Look at those mitts!" shriek my friends. Brutal but honest. A love affair with gardening has taken its toll.  As a result, it has been a long held ambition to add a range of skincare to our products; handmade by this garden lover for other garden lovers :) And by jove, we've done it! Between myself and my gorgeous friend and partner in crime, Lisa, here is how we've put together a range that we hope will grow and grow... A Wholly Plant Based Skincare Range Our starting point was the des ..read more

Back in May, I had the pleasure of running the first of several workshops planned for the summer, hosted at John Lewis, Bluewater.  For two lovely hours, myself and a gorgeous group of ladies knotted and plaited away, creating macrame plant hangers to take home and enjoy. On the back of this event, another workshop was added to the calendar - this time, Candle Making in July. Workshop attendees went home with their very own candle, made with our unique blend of citronella and clementine. Perfect for the Summer garden.  Now, with Autumn not far a way, a new series of workshops is planned for up ..read more

Ooh. Now, here comes the truth. I don’t like gardening with kids. I know. Awful, eh? The trouble is, the OCD kicks in. “Don’t stand on that!” “Be careful of the bulbs” “this is NOT a football pitch!” Oh, but it is.  To my little boys, the garden is freedom - a space to let loose and go wild. Literally. This little example of 'healthy tension' is perhaps best explained by the completely different view you have when you are forty, versus four.  When I commuted up to London, my garden was an escape from the rest of the world. Savoured on weekends and evenings. When the kids arrived, all that kick ..read more