Wednesday 11 November 2015

The Melt Crowd Live

We're hitting the road! Oh yes, our Christmas shows are about to begin and we're *unbelievably* excited to meet our lovely customers face to face. The big news this year, is that we're taking The Melt Crowd on tour!




So, if you fancy building your own Scent Melt box equipped with wax burner then hit up one of our shows and choose from a staggering 50+ scents! Come and have a sniff and create your own personalised box from The Melt Crowd, or why not curate a box as a Christmas gift? 

Find us at the following shows:

Festive Gift Fair - 12-15th November - NEC, Birmingham
Girls Day Out - 27-29th November - SECC, Glasgow
The Clothes Show - 4-8th December - NEC, Birmingham
Christmas Pop-Up - 12th December - Flamingo Candles, Tonyrefail, South Wales.

See you there!

x


Monday 26 October 2015

We're Popping Up at Topshop Oxford Circus

Exciting news! Starting today, we're popping up at the world's largest fashion store - Topshop's flagship at Oxford Circus, London.  Squeeeee!



We're located on the ground floor, just in front of Lola's Cupcakes (amaze!) and will be in residency until Sunday.  Pay us a visit and see our classic soy wax candles along with the new Christmas collection and some super good special editions.

Photo: Appear Here

Photo: Appear Here

See you there!

x


Monday 19 October 2015

Flamingo Candles at Stylist Live

So when one of your favourite weekly magazines announces it's putting on a four-day festival of cocktails, culture, catwalks and conversation, it's hard not to want to get involved, right?!

Stylist magazine's Live event was on from 15-18 October and hosted by the fabulous Edith Bowman and Dawn O'Porter.  We simply had to host a pop-up shop - right alongside like-minded, amazingly cool brands!


We had an absolute blast!  We got to meet hundreds of lovely customers who gave us lots of feedback and ideas.  We launched our exclusive Halloween scents which were only available to our mailing list and Stylist Live customers (turns out you guys can't get enough of Pumpkin Soufflé) and we also got to tell everyone about our delicious new Christmas range.

 

We had a fantastic four days, where we got to drink cocktails, eat mac 'n' cheese, listen to inspirational talks, build our own Birchbox and start our Christmas shopping.  Awesome!

See you next year, Stylist Live!

x


Monday 28 September 2015

Pink Ribbon Candle Launch

We're very excited to announce that we are supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a new product launch of a special edition Pink Ribbon Candle and Scent Melt.  Twenty per cent of sales of these products will be donated to the Foundation to help the fight against breast cancer.



The Pink Ribbon Foundation (Reg. Charity No. 1080839) is a grant making trust with a mission to fund projects and provide financial support to UK charities which relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, or who have been affected by breast cancer or who work to advance the understanding of breast cancer, its early detection and treatment.



Our Pink Ribbon fragrance is a rich, cranberry accord dominated by top notes of sweet cranberry blended with prune juice, complimented by a fruity floral heart of summer strawberry, sun ripened raspberry and citrus orange with sweet honey and rose notes. On dry down the base is woody and powdery with notes of cedarwood and vanilla with a hint of raspberry.  

x

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Autumn 2015 Collection

'Tis the season for candles!  September always symbolises the start of being able, legitimately, to light candles and enjoy their properties to the full, whether that be settling down with a good book, enjoying a luxurious bubble bath or chilling out after a long day.

Our Autumn Collection is an exceptional mix of the ultra sweet, masculine and fruity.  An exciting range of scents to entice every taste.



Black Tea & Almond
Smokey and sweet, Black Tea & Almond opens with sparkling aromas of black cherry, bergamot, red berries and almond.  Bulgarian and Turkish roses rule the heart, further developed with notes of liquorice and smoked black tea.  Aniseed, tonka bean, vanilla, iris and patchouli form the base.



Mediterranean Fig
Leafy and sultry, Mediterranean Fig is a mature fragrance with top notes of anise, green and citrus, through to a middle of cedar, cyclamen, coconut and violet.  Amber, oakmoss and tonka make the perfect base.



Violet & Lime
Sweet and floral, Violet & Lime is a delightful mix of green leaf, fruit notes, violet, lily resting on a base note of sandalwood.



Thunderstorm
Masculine and earthy, Thunderstorm forms top notes of ozone, melon and soil, leading to a floral heart and woody base notes of patchouli, peat and amber.



Crème Brûlée
Rich and sweet, Crème Brûlée is a dessert fragrance with notes of creamy custard laced with crushed vanilla pods, dark chocolate and sparkling citrus sealed by a layer of crunchy caramelised sugar.



Happy Autumn!

x

Monday 7 September 2015

CIRCUS

Roll up, roll up! Introducing our new autumn collection, CIRCUS!

Capturing the classic circus treats found inside the Big Top, this collection of four scents is our sweetest and most enticing yet.



Who doesn’t love a sugary slush drink!  Our Cherry Slush scent is an icy, fruity delight which transports us back to childhood summers.



The ultimate circus snack!  A blend of sweet vanilla, cream, crunchy baked biscuits and hot caramel to release the sweet, buttery scent of burning popcorn. 



This scent will make you crave sugary treats from the doughnut stand!  Dreamy and sweet with a blend of butter, hazelnut and vanilla including notes of coriander, nutmeg, peach coconut and caramel.  A necessity for foodie scent lovers!



Candy Floss is the most indulgent sweet and sticky treat.  A blend of super syrupy raspberry, vanilla, toffee and caramel. 



Monday 20 July 2015

Pastels.

It's no secret that we LOVE colour here at Flamingo Candles.  Our classic flamingo jars capture our total infatuation with anything vibrant and fun so it was a natural step for us to create a collection celebrating our favourite pastels.

Our pastel collection combines decadent, luxury scents and pretty pastel wax colours to form a juxtaposition with stark white gloss paint tins.  Fragrances are infused and hand-blended with organic soy wax to create a contemporary triple wick statement candle.



Fragrances included in the five-piece collection are:  Rose Velvet & Precious OudLotus Blossom & Water Lily, Tuberose & Orange Leaves, Lavender & White Tea, Lemongrass & Ginger.

Rose Velvet & Precious Oud
A chypre floral accord with notes of oudh, rose, geranium, jasmin, clove and praline resting on a rich velvety base of cedarwood, sandalwood, vetivert, amber, musk, vanilla, patchouli and a hint of raspberry.



Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
A fresh, vibrant lily fragrance with top notes of bergamot, tangerine and dewy green notes, supported by a heart of lotus, freesia and rose smoothed by a musky floral base.



Tuberose & Orange Leaves
A lush white floral with top notes of orange flower, rose and iris leading to a heart of tuberose, pink pepper and jasmin on a base of musk, benzoin and soft woods.



Lavender & White Tea
A classic English garden lavender accord enhanced by fresh, invigorating notes of white tea, lemon, mandarin and green tea with a light floral, almond musky background.



Lemongrass & Ginger
A fresh, crisp ginger fragrance enriched by sparkling verbena, lemongrass and herbal notes.




Light and indulge!
xxx

Wednesday 24 June 2015

Blogger Reactions to the First Ever Box From The Melt Crowd

It's been almost a month now since hundreds upon hundreds of the first ever box from The Melt Crowd left us to make their way into the hands of many an excited 'Melter' (we've just adopted this phrase, so look out for lots of opportunities for over-use!).

We have to admit that, even though we were pretty certain that the box was utterly fabulous (natch), we were more than a little nervous of how it would be received by our lovely customers.



Here's a little rundown of what was included in June's The Melt Crowd box:
  • A free wax burner (this is sent only with the subscriber's first box.)
  • A postcard detailing the Scent Melts included in the box and a cheeky 20% discount code, valid all month.
  • *Exclusive to The Melt Crowd* Juicy Clementine Scent Melt
  • *Exclusive to The Melt Crowd* Freshly Mown Grass Scent Melt
  • Thai Lime & Mango Scent Melt
  • Mango & Dragonfruit Scent Melt
  • Sweet Lime & Cedar Scent Melt
  • Tropical Coconut Milk & Honey Scent Melt
  • Piña Colada Scent Melt
  • Daisy Scent Melt
We sent a box to some of our favourite bloggers.  Cue mega nerves!  But, the results are in and after many a wonderful review, it appears that they absolutely LOVE it! Here's a little round-up:

Hayley from London Beauty Queen
"For £10.00 a month (including postage) you can have a selection of beautifully scented wax melts delivered to your door to keep your home smelling amazing; the eight tabs that will arrive on your doorstep with include a combination of old favourites, current scents, yet-to-be launched fragrances and concepts exclusive to The Melt Crowd." 

Jen from A Beauty Junkie in London
"If you like candles and this style of home fragrance then you will like The Melt Crowd idea from Flamingo Candles. A sort of subscription box but for these melting candles…"

Maddy from Unstitchedd
"I've been a massive fan of their candles for a while (heads-up, their mojito one is my absolute favourite) and so loved the idea of being able to test out more of their scents."

Zoe from Classic Rouge
"The Melt Crowd monthy box is a great price of £10 a month, you get 8 different scents each month which is a saving of £6 if bought separately. They will even pop in scent exclusives and new collection previews."

Cherry from Cherry Pie 
"All of the scents in this month's box are right up my street, really vibrant and fruity and they hit you as soon as you open the box." 

Jade from The Style Rawr
"And how is the quality? Fabulous Flamingo as per! Each melt last for approx. 30 hours, and you are getting a good scent throw from about 2 minutes on the tealight. I have Mango & Dragonfruit on as I type and it's like sitting in a packet of Starburst - fruitilicious!"

Kat from Tales of a Pale Face
"Instead of their regular candles, which let’s face it aren’t going to fit through the letterbox, they’ve put together some beautiful scent melts, which are smaller, circular, scented wax disks that can be melted using a scent burner to fragrance your room."


Helen from The Love Cats Inc
"I don't know what it was about the above parcel when I received it in the post, but it just made me so happy. From the bright packaging to the way it was all put together to the melts themselves, the Flamingo Candles The Melt Crowd Subscription Box was the best pick me up I could have got!"

Tina from The Trials and Tribulations of a Brummie Mummy
"The parcel was the best smelling parcel I've had for a while and I was surprised with different the scents was, so of the scents I wouldn't of thought went well together but they really do."

Dani from The Glamour Nazi
"The Scent Melts themselves came in a thin cardboard box in a black and white striped paper bag surrounded in lime green tissue. This was the kind of packaging I was looking for! So cute and I love the colour combination."

Emma from Anomalous Me
"All of the fragrances included in the box are absolutely perfect for Summer – which I’m guessing was intentional! If they do change the scents in regards to seasons/events, I can’t wait till the Christmas boxes roll around and festive fragrances are also released."

Laura from Happy Little Products
"They all smell amazing so i really struggled to choose one to melt first but i decided as i was given 2 of the grass ones, i should probably use one of them and oh it smells amazing!!"  

SJ from Cowbiscuits
"The actual Flamingo Candles smell divine so I really couldn't wait to get stuck into this box, to try all the scents for only £10 a month including delivery."

Bethan from Bethan Likes
"I have never subscribed to any beauty boxes etc. before but I can definitely see myself keeping my The Melt Crowd subscription. It is something to look forward to each month and it's such a great way of testing out the scents before buying the full size candles."

Verity from Ginger Dollyxo
"I cannot wait to use all of them, but I think from smelling straight out of the box the one I like initially is Thai Lime & Mango."

We're extremely pleased with the reaction to the first box from The Melt Crowd. *pops champagne open*.

Wanna be a 'Melter'?  Subscribe now in time for July's box (subscriptions close 11:59pm 30th June).

Much love
xxx

Wednesday 13 May 2015

The Melt Crowd

Calling all wax addicts!  D'u wanna be in our gang?  We've set up The Melt Crowd for scent junkies to get their fix of all our delicious scents month after month, all year round with zero hassle.

 

Join The Melt Crowd today for just £10 per month, delivered free in the UK.  Get a wonderful box of surprises including:
  • 8 Scent Melts delivered to your door
  • First month includes free wax burner
  • Exclusive scents and new collection previews
  • 20% discount code to use on our website

So, what are you waiting for?  The first box is despatched on 1st June.  Get the lowdown and FAQs here!

xxx


Monday 13 April 2015

Flamingo Candles Cocktail Collection

Welcome to the Bar Flamingo, currently serving a trio of classic cocktail scents.  Inspired by dreamy beaches, cool cocktail lounges and copious amounts of experimentation we believe we have captured in fragrance, the essence of the celebrated cocktail.  Each candle is made with organic soy wax and a cotton wick and has a burn time of 50 hours!

So kick back, and choose your favourite cocktail, from zesty Mojito, to sweet and spritzy Kir Royale, to tropical Piña Colada.



Sweet and spritzy, Kir Royale is a fruity creme de cassis fragrance, lavished with notes of sparkling wine.



Sweet and tropical, Piña Colada is a pineapple fragrance with orange top notes alongside a touch of red fruits, peach and grapefruit and a smooth coconut and vanilla base.



Fresh and zesty, Mojito opens with citrus top notes of lime, lemon and grapefruit, leading to a peppermint heart, resting on a musky background.



Bottoms up!
xxx

Monday 23 March 2015

Flamingo Candles Scent Eggs

All hail a new breed of Flamingo Candle!  Well it's not actually a candle, which we suppose is the whole point, but you get what we mean...

So yes, here are our new super-charged mini wax melts - the awesome Scent Eggs.  They're small, oval-shaped eggs which are made from natural soy wax, etched with Florrie the flamingo and come in a variety of simple fragrances. They're designed to be mixed up, to create wild and wonderful scent combinations!



Place three or four Scent Eggs in an oil/fragrance burner, along with a tealight and wait for the gorgeous (or not so gorgeous, depending on your mix of scents. Believe us you can have a lot of *fun* creating the perfect fragrance) aroma to fill the room. Scent Eggs make the perfect gift, packaged in a glass jar with our lovely flamingo lid.


Creating the perfect Scent Egg recipe takes a lot of dedication, so we've come up with some ready-made packages, when you're stuck for inspiration:

Floral Fancy – geranium, jasmine, rose and lilac
Fruit Smoothie – cherry, strawberry, lime, mango
Banana Milkshake – banana, chocolate, vanilla
Refresh – coffee, rose, spearmint
Fruit Bowl – Strawberry, peach, banana, orange
Café Mocha – coffee, chocolate, vanilla
Tropical Delight – coconut, mango, kiwi


What's your perfect scent combination?

xxx

Monday 23 February 2015

Spring 2015 Collection

We've been extremely busy bunnies at Camp Flamingo over the last few months, planning, preparing and burning (lots, and lots of burning) our new Spring 2015 Collection.

We think this collection best captures our brand ethos.  We've featured some great twists on classic scents and mixed things up to create some intriguing exclusives!
















Rose & Marshmallow
Floral and sugary, Rose & Marshmallow is the ultimate sweet combination.  Base notes of sandalwood,
musk, rose and orchid blend with fruity mandarin, cherry and raspberry and creamy vanilla, coconut and
marshmallow.


Exotic and punchy, Mango & Dragonfruit combines base notes of lily, rose and jasmine with fruity green
leaf, peach schnapps, sweet orange, melon, mango and apple.



Fresh and floral, Daisy opens with a touch of lemon and grapefruit with accords of green leaf, green
violet, apple, pear and peach. Leading into a floral heart of jasmine, lily, rose, violet leaves and freesia on
a base of sandalwood, cedarwood, amber, vanilla and sweet, powdery musks.

Raspberry & Salted Caramel
Sweet and creamy, Raspberry & Salted Caramel is a delicious treat for the senses.  Fruity notes of
raspberry blend with anise, buttercream and vanilla-based caramel.


Fresh and zesty, Green Apples is the ultimate feel-good scent.  Inspired by the Granny Smith apple it
blends leafy green accords with citrus notes of lemon, mandarin, apple and melon.  A fruity delight!


Our Spring 2015 Collection goes live today.

xxx

Monday 19 January 2015

Love Bug Valentine Candle

We've gone a bit gaga in the office over the last few weeks as we prepare for the launch of our new 2015 Valentine Candle.  Named Love Bug because of its sweet, lovable virtues it's *probably* our best-ever fragrance.  We can't stop burn-testing it (for research purposes only, obvs!) in the office - it's a sheer delight!

So what scent experience can you expect from our wonderful Love Bug?



"The perfect Valentine gift, Love Bug is a lifestyle candle made with soybeans and a natural cotton wick, packed with unique, scrumptious fragrance.  It combines blends of mandarin and petitgrain, with subtle undertones of cinnamon.  For an extra sparkly treat, the pink soywax is mixed with lilac glitter! A real sweet treat."

Love Bug is available on our website today!

xxx