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Gift ideas by dog breed and occasion, candle and wax melt care, and straight answers to your candle questions.
Hand-sculpted chow chow soy candle lying down, a chow chow gift from Flo's Candle House
Chow chow gifts UK: a keepsake that looks like their chow
Chow chow gift ideas for UK chow owners: our lying-down chow chow candle, how to choose Warm Biscuit, Chocolate Brown or Charcoal for their coat, what to pair it with,... Read more...
Hand-sculpted Labrador puppy soy candle, a gift for black, yellow and chocolate Lab owners, by Flo's Candle House
Labrador gifts UK: black, yellow and chocolate Lab ideas
Labrador gift ideas for black, yellow, chocolate and fox red Lab owners, with our Labrador candle colour guide, gifts by occasion, memorial ideas and Christmas order dates. Read more...
Stacked books soy candle by Flo's Candle House, four sculpted books topped with an open book
Book lover gifts UK: the stacked books candle and cosy reading gifts
Book lover gift ideas built around our stacked books candle: which colour and scent suits which reader, how to style it in a reading nook, whether to burn it, wax... Read more...
Hand-sculpted cockapoo soy candle, a dog mum gift from Flo's Candle House
Dog mum gifts: ideas she'll actually keep, for every occasion
Dog mum gift ideas by situation, from a new puppy mum to Mothering Sunday from the dog: breed candles matched to her dog, wax melt add-ons, a budget table, gift... Read more...
Hand-sculpted French bulldog soy candle by Flo's Candle House, ready to order for Christmas 2026
Christmas 2026 order and posting dates for our handmade gifts
Every Christmas 2026 date in one place: order handmade candles and wax melts by Thursday 10 December with free delivery or Monday 14 December with Express, Royal Mail's last recommended... Read more...
Handmade flower soy candles in blush pink, sage green, ivory and chocolate brown
Handmade candles in Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales: where to find Flo's
Where to buy Flo's handmade soy candles in Gloucestershire, Bristol, the Forest of Dean and South Wales: 11 Christmas market dates for 2026, three local shops, prices for every design,... Read more...
Hand-sculpted teddy bear soy candle, a new baby keepsake by Flo's Candle House
Candle gifts for special occasions: babies, christenings, weddings and business
How to choose and order candle gifts for special occasions: new baby keepsakes, christening crosses, wedding favour cart hire, birthdays, Mother's Day, thank-yous and branded business candles, with prices, scent... Read more...
Lit ivory stacked books soy candle on a bedside table beside an open book and mug
Soy candles explained: wax, wicks, burning and safety
Everything you need to know about soy candles: what the research says about soy vs paraffin, how to choose one, fixing tunnelling and frosting, and burning safely around pets. Read more...
Hand-poured soy wax melts by Flo's Candle House
Soy wax melts: the complete guide
How to use wax melts: how many to put in your burner, how long they last, tealight vs electric burners, UK fire-service safety advice, pets and children, the best scents... Read more...
Ivory ribbed sphere sculptural candles as a dining table centrepiece
Sculptural candles: the complete guide to choosing, styling and burning them
Everything you need to choose and enjoy a sculptural candle: the shapes, whether to burn them, how to stop them collapsing, styling, scents, colours, care, gifts and how to order... Read more...
English bulldog candles in ivory, sage green and charcoal on a wooden tray, Christmas candle gifts
Christmas candles: the complete guide to gifts, scents and decorating
Find a Christmas candle gift for everyone on your list, from dog breed candles to Secret Santa ideas under £10, plus festive scents, decorating and safety tips, and the 2026... Read more...
White Westie candle beside a framed paw print and a cream rose, a pet memorial keepsake
Remembering a pet: a gentle guide to memorial gifts, words and keepsakes
A gentle guide to pet memorial gifts for dogs and cats: keepsakes in their likeness, what to say to someone grieving, burial, cremation and ashes, children, anniversaries and where to... Read more...
Charcoal, chocolate and biscuit cockapoo soy candles in a row, dog breed gifts from Flo's Candle House
Dog breed gifts: the complete guide to choosing for every breed
How to choose a dog breed gift that looks like their dog: all 13 breeds we make with prices and colours, matches for crosses, coat colour help from a photo,... Read more...