Rediscover Bar Soap
If you think bar soap is drying or dull, you’ve probably never tried a good one.
Scent Ingredients: understanding what’s real, and what’s marketing
Allow me to be your designated ingredient nerd: This post answers some common questions to help you better navigate the world of scented products, and recognise genuine quality when you see it.
The Art and Science of Essential Oil Candles — a maker’s perspective on working with living ingredients.
Essential oil candles are made with living ingredients, not fixed formulas. Here’s why no two batches are ever exactly the same, and why that’s part of their magic.
Home Fragrance 101
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.
Buying from a small business is both sensible and satisfying.
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.
Reed Diffusers 101
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.
Igniting the Spirit of Ireland: The Spud x Bread & Weather Candle Collaboration
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.
How essential oil scents feel different to synthetic
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.
Why my candles, soaps and gifts are packaged 100% plastic free.
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 makes the best candles
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.
What’s the difference between essential oils and synthetic fragrance?
What does ‘made from plant, not perfume’ mean? They’re just two different materials.
Switching to a New Irish Rapeseed Oil for My Soaps
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.
How to Care for Your Soy Candle (and Make It Last Longer)
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.
Inside the Studio
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.
Why Organic Irish Rapeseed Oil Is the Heart of My Soap
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.