From tiny tealights to three-wick showstoppers, each format brings a different mood to your home. Here are a few helpful notes on each of their characteristics.

Supporting small, independent businesses is one of the most practical, hopeful ways to help create the kind of world we’d actually like to live in. In this post, I share six honest reasons why buying from a small business really does make the world a little saner, fairer, and more human.

Always-on fragrance, no matches required. My reed diffusers are made with pure essential oils and a non-toxic base, bringing the gentle benefits of aromatherapy into your home. In this post I answer all your questions about how they work, how long they last, and why they’re such a comforting little luxury.

Discover how a shared love for Irish landscape, storytelling, and scent led to a special edition soy wax candle; hand poured in Wicklow and made in collaboration with Spud.ie.

Not all soap is created equal. Here's what sets real, handmade cold process soap apart from the mass-produced bars you’ll find in shops—and why it’s better for your skin, and the planet.

Most scented candles are made with synthetic fragrance oils—and it shows. Here’s how natural essential oil candles offer more than just scent: they support your senses, your space, and your wellbeing.

Sustainability isn’t a side note—it’s part of the whole design. Here’s why I’ve chosen 100% plastic free packaging for all Bread & Weather products, and how small shifts in our choices can make a gentler world.

Soy wax is a cleaner-burning, longer-lasting, and more sustainable alternative to paraffin. Here's why I choose it for every Bread & Weather candle—and why your home (and lungs) will thank you.

Not all scented candles are created equal. In this post, I break down the difference between essential oils and synthetic fragrance—and explain why I only ever scent my candles with the real thing.

When my original supplier ran out of stock, I went looking for an Irish-grown rapeseed oil that shared my values. Here’s how I chose a new partner—and why the quality of this oil matters so much for your skin.

Want a longer, cleaner burn from your candle? These simple care tips will help you get the most out of every Bread & Weather candle—while keeping your space safe and your scent steady.

A round-up of recent features and kind mentions. Deep thanks to the editors, writers, and creators who share the stories of small, handmade brands like Bread & Weather.

Every candle and bar of soap is made by hand in my converted barn studio in rural County Wicklow. Come behind the scenes and see where Bread & Weather begins.

Not sure which Bread & Weather candle to choose? I’ve described each blend the way I would to a friend—pairing them with moods, seasons, and moments to help you find the perfect match.

It’s not the flashiest ingredient—but it’s my favourite. Here’s why organic Irish rapeseed oil makes such a gentle, nourishing base for handmade soap, and why I’ve chosen to build my recipes around it.