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Made in Dublin.
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Bianco Carrara is my other half.
The stone comes from his country, quarried from the same Italian mountains that have given the world its most enduring sculpture. There is something fitting about that. He carries a quiet kind of strength the kind you feel rather than see and Carrara has always struck me the same way. Pure, luminous, certain of itself, with no need to announce anything.
He is a yoga teacher. His days begin in stillness and he has taught me, slowly, the value of that. The practice of arriving in a moment without rushing through it. The discipline of softness. The way a single deep breath can change the temperature of a room.
This candle is what he smells like, and what he feels like to be around. Vetiver at its base, his fragrance, the one I would know in any room. Anise and green leaf and citrus at the top, like a window opened first thing in the morning. Coconut and cedar and violet at the heart, the warmth of skin after the sun. Oakmoss, tonka, amber to settle the whole thing into stillness.
Of all four pieces, this is the most quietly composed. It does not reach for you. It waits, the way a calm room waits and rewards you when you slow down enough to meet it.
I light it in the early hours, when the house is still asleep. It is the candle of beginnings, of breath, of a life chosen carefully and lived gently.
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Born from exceptional craftsmanship, Lou Joia Marble Candles bring together the art of perfumery and the precision of traditional candle-making.
Each candle is composed from a carefully balanced blend of waxes, a high-quality fragrance concentrate and meticulously selected wicks, chosen to ensure an even burn and a beautiful diffusion of scent.
Each piece is carefully crafted and finished in our Dublin studio.
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An artisanal creation, your Lou Joia candle deserves considered care. Following these simple steps will help preserve its quality, optimise its burn and allow you to enjoy it safely.
Prepare your space
Place the candle on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface.
Protect delicate surfaces, including wood and marble, with a suitable tray or candle plate.
Keep away from flammable materials, children and pets.
The first burn
We recommend lighting your candle with a long match.
On the first burn, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface, creating a full melt pool. This may take up to approximately 4 hours depending on the fragrance and surrounding environment.
Allowing the wax to melt evenly helps prevent tunnelling and encourages a consistent burn throughout the life of the candle.
A small amount of smoke may appear when the wicks are first lit.
While burning
Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Do not move the candle while lit or while the vessel and wax are still hot.
Keep away from draughts and heat sources.
After each use
Extinguish the flame gently, preferably using a candle snuffer.
Once extinguished, carefully re-centre the wicks if necessary.
Before each new burn, trim the wicks to approximately 3–5 mm to encourage a clean, controlled flame.
When to stop burning
Discontinue use when approximately 5 mm of wax remains, or when the metal wick sustainers become visible.
Care & storage
Allow the candle and wax to cool completely before moving or handling the vessel.
We recommend airing the room after burning your candle.
Keep your Lou Joia velvet pouch to protect the candle between uses or for storage.
Store in a cool, dry place between approximately 15°C and 25°C, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat, to help preserve the fragrance, wax and natural stone vessel.
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Best suited to small and medium-sized spaces, with a softer fragrance presence in larger rooms.
Fragrance is released gradually, reaching its optimal diffusion after approximately 20 minutes.
Net weight: 385g
Burn time: approximately 80 hours
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
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Presented in a black velvet pouch, with a dedicated scent card and wrapped in delicate silk paper, each candle is carefully housed in a sustainable carton box.