Before I had the pleasure of meeting with the team behind Jo Malone, I just knew that they made the most amazing scents and candles. Is there anything more synonymous with candles than those cream and black boxes and Jo Malone? I don’t think so.
Anyway. Back to the meeting. After learning more about the brand I was introduced to their charity work, something I’d previously heard nothing about – nor has anyone I’ve ever spoken to about it, which is why I wanted to share it with you guys.
The Jo Malone Garden Project
I’ve mentioned before in my post about Pandora, I really love a brand with heart and strong values. For one it makes you feel less guilty about making the purchase, and secondly it’s just so lovely to see a brand that really cares about individuals and not just gross profit.
The Jo Malone garden project – aka unofficial name I’m giving it, is something they do every year. They create a park or area in a community that is a calm, beautiful place for people to go and get some respite. The spaces are there for anyone to enjoy but are primarily created for those with issues such as depression and anxiety. With 4 in 10 homeless people suffering from mental health issues, the garden offers individuals somewhere to relax, reconnect and learn new skills becoming trainee gardeners. 75% of the £46 charity candles go towards helping to maintain the garden and support the individuals that need it.
This will be the 6th annual garden opening and if you want to go and enjoy the “Quiet Garden” You can find it in NottingHill. The beauty of the garden is portrayed in the watercolour painting that sits behind it.
So What About the Candle?
It’s pretty beautiful. There are two different scents, my personal favourite – Iris & Lady Moore, or Peony & Moss. Each candle has a beautiful design which makes it an ideal gift (a gift for yourself maybe!) – who doesn’t love a candle? Especially when it’s got heart.
The Iris & Lady Moore candle has a really light and fresh scent, perfect for summer and reminiscent of being in a beautiful garden. I’m not sure where it’s going to go right now but I’m loving how it looks perched on my uber messy side table. It’s a styled mess.
Iris & Lady Moore Candle
Peony & Moss Candle
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Jo Malone has always and will always be my favourite fragrance brand! This floral packaging is so lush!
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They’re just so amazing aren’t they!? The packaging MAKES the candle!
75% is a huge percentage. Well done Jo Malone. I am a fan of the brand.
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It’s so great isn’t it! I wanted to bring awareness to it because I had no idea before!
Wow 75% is amazing! I love Jo Malone – what a wonderful thing to do! xx
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Isn’t it incredible!? Such an inspiration!
I adore their scents
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I live for pomegranate noir!
It’s so beautiful! and I would love to try one! but the price is so high! This one is for a good cause though so I might just need to! 🙂
Erin || MakeErinOver
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exactly! If you’re going to buy one this is definitely the best one to get! plus it’s beautiful so you can keep it after as a pot!
Such a great cause and the candle is absolutely beautiful! That packaging! ??
Chantelle x
The Girl In The Tartan Scarf
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Isn’t it gorgeous!? I always think these candles are too pretty to burn!
love the way you styled the photos
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Ah thank you so so much! I’m so glad you like it!
One day I think I should just go out and treat myself to a Jo Malone candle. The scents are gorgeous!
Chichi
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oh you totally should! They’re just the nicest scents to fill your home with!