Let’s have a heart-to-heart about self-love — no, not that kind of, eh, self-pleasure! Valentine’s Day is coming up and lurve is all around...
the shops! I remember being a single pringle and all that retail noise bringing up feelings of insecurity because I wasn’t coupled up. Nowadays, we know about showing ourselves a little love instead. Self-love is so much more than a cute T-shirt slogan or trending hashtag — it’s about feeling good from the inside out! I used to think that a face mask was enough, but now I know it’s about nurturing our minds and hearts, too.
La Bougie’s Lichen & Winter Jasmine Candle, €30, brownthomas.com I try not to feel guilty about lighting a La Bougie Lichen & Winter Jasmine Candle (€30, brownthomas.com ), with its delicious and delicate blend of jasmine, rose otto and pure white musk.
I used to just keep it for when we had people over but now I light it just for me! Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense, €128, arnotts.ie This month sees the launch of the limited-edition J o Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense (€128, arnotts.ie ).
It’s named after a precious rose indigenous to the city of Taif in Saudi Arabia, where the flower fills the streets, markets and fields with its scent and vivid hue. It’s good to find joy in the little things and a spritz of this fragrance will transport you somewhere exotic, even if you’re still in rainy old Ireland. Ground Wellbeing’s Self-Love Gift Box, €38, groundwellbeing.