Hygge at Home

12/08/2026

If you've received one of our gift boxes before, there's a good chance you've already discovered a little bit of Eva Carys Botanica.

It's the part of Hygge at Home where I get to make things.

Eva Carys Botanica is my collection of natural skincare, bath, body and home fragrance products, all handmade in small batches here at St Helena Cottage. At the heart of the collection are our 10 Rituals, each with its own blend of pure essential oils and designed to create a different mood or moment.

Blomst is one of my favourites. It's a beautiful blend of bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood and you'll find the scent across products including our candles, diffusers, hand cream and bath soak.

It's floral without being overly sweet, with the sandalwood giving it that warmer, slightly deeper scent that I love.

I've realised recently that I don't show nearly enough of this side of the business on here, despite the fact that making these products is one of my favourite parts of my job. So that's going to change.

Over the next few weeks I'll introduce you properly to some of the other Rituals and show you a little more of how they're made too. 🌿

If you could choose a scent purely from its name, which would you pick – Hygge (cosiness), Ro (Relaxation), Skov (Woody) or Blomst (Floral/Blooming)?

10/08/2026

I know it's only August, so I'm absolutely not wishing summer away just yet! Although, I do wish it would cool down.

We've still got long evenings in the garden, lavender to pick, blackberries and apples appearing everywhere and hopefully plenty more sunshine to come. But behind the scenes at Hygge at Home, I'm already thinking a season ahead.

This week I'll be starting to make our Pumpkin Spice candles ready for autumn, using our blend of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg essential oils, and I'm putting together this year's Autumn Gift Box too. There's something slightly ridiculous about planning cosy nights, candles and autumn boxes while looking out of the workshop window at a sunny August garden, but that's small business life for you.

Autumn is probably my favourite season for Hygge at Home though, so I'm really looking forward to everything that's coming over the next couple of months.

For now, I'm going to enjoy August while quietly making the workshop smell like October. 😂🍂

Are you firmly hanging onto summer, or are you already looking forward to autumn?

07/08/2026

Some birthdays deserve something a little more special.

Not because of the number they’re celebrating, but because of the person.

When I was putting together our Luxury Happy Birthday Gift Box, I kept thinking about how lovely it is to receive a gift that encourages you to stop for a while and enjoy a little time to yourself.

That’s why you’ll find nourishing botanical skincare from our own Eva Carys Botanica collection, cosy Nordic socks, a silk eye mask, artisan tea and a few thoughtful treats to enjoy, all carefully wrapped and ready to open.

As always, every gift box is packed by hand here at St Helena Cottage and includes a handwritten birthday message, a pine cone scented with one of our own essential oil blends and, while it’s in season, a sprig of lavender picked from the garden.

I hope that when someone opens one of our gift boxes, they don’t just see the products inside. I hope they feel celebrated, appreciated and thoroughly spoiled.

Because birthdays come and go, but a thoughtful gift is something people often remember for years.

🎉 Luxury Happy Birthday Gift Box

05/08/2026

People often ask if Hygge at Home is a big company.

The truth is...

It's just me packing your orders, making candles and skincare, handwriting your gift messages, growing lavender in the garden to put in your boxes and trying to remember where I put my cup of tea.

😂

(Must mention hubby and kids too who often get dragged into the workshop to help!)

03/08/2026

Yesterday morning I spent a little while in the garden cutting lavender.

Most of it will be hung up to dry ready to use in future Eva Carys Botanica products, but I always keep a few fresh sprigs back to include in our gift boxes while it's in flower.

It made me realise that so much of what makes a gift feel special isn't actually the gift itself.

It's the handwritten message tucked inside.

The pine cone scented with one of our own essential oil blends.

The fresh lavender from the garden.

The fact that every box is wrapped by hand here at St Helena Cottage.

They're all such small details, and none of them are essential. But together, they're what turn a box of lovely products into something that feels personal.

I wrote a blog about this over the weekend because it's something I've been thinking about a lot recently. It's called 'Why the Little Details Matter', and it's all about why those finishing touches matter so much to me and to Hygge at Home.

If you've got five minutes and a cup of tea, I'd love you to have a read.

🔗 https://hyggeathome.co.uk/blogs/news/why-the-little-details-matter

What's a little detail that's made you smile when you've received a gift?

From fresh lavender picked in the garden to handwritten gift notes, discover why the little things make every Hygge at Home gift feel so special.

31/07/2026

Having just moved house ourselves, creating our New Home Gift Box feels even more special.

Over the past few weeks, we've experienced all those little moments that come with moving. The excitement of getting the keys, the endless boxes, trying to remember which box you put the mugs in, and that first evening when you finally stop, put the kettle on and realise... this is home.

It reminded me why I created this gift box in the first place.

Every item has been chosen to help create a sense of calm and comfort in a new, unfamiliar space.

🕯️ An Eva Carys Botanica aromatherapy candle, hand-poured here at St Helena Cottage using pure essential oils.

🌿 A mini succulent, grown here at the cottage, to bring a little life to a new home.

☕ Locally roasted Lincolnshire artisan coffee for that well-earned first coffee break.

🍫 Handcrafted artisan chocolate to enjoy while the boxes are still waiting to be unpacked.

💌 And, of course, a handwritten card with your own personal message.

Moving house isn't just about changing your address. It's about creating new memories, finding your routines again and making somewhere unfamiliar feel like home.

If you know someone who's just moved, I hope this gift box helps them take a moment to pause, put the kettle on and enjoy the start of their next chapter.

🤍 Laura

29/07/2026

Every Hygge at Home gift box starts with one simple question...

How do we want the recipient to feel when they open it?

It's never just about choosing beautiful products.

It's about creating an experience.

Many of the products inside our gift boxes are handmade here at St Helena Cottage as part of our Eva Carys Botanica collection, alongside carefully chosen wellbeing treats from British brands we love.

Each gift is wrapped by hand with layers of tissue paper, finished with our signature ribbon, and tucked inside you'll find a pine cone gently scented with one of our signature essential oil blends. It's one of those little details that people often tell us they remember long after the gift has been opened.

At this time of year, I also love adding fresh lavender picked from the garden at the cottage. It's a simple touch, but one that makes every gift box feel even more personal.

Because I believe it's the little details that make someone stop for a moment, smile, and feel genuinely cared for.

That's what Hygge at Home has always been about. 🤍

27/07/2026

This morning, I've published my first blog from St Helena Cottage.

It feels quite fitting really, because moving here has been one of the biggest changes for both me and the business since I started Hygge at Home nearly six years ago.

When people receive one of our gift boxes, they only ever see the finished result. They don't see where it's made, where ideas come from, or the little workshop where everything is packed by hand.

I wanted to change that.

The blog is a little look behind the scenes at why we moved, what St Helena Cottage means to us, and why this feels like such an exciting new chapter.

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind a small business like mine, I'd love you to have a read.

🔗 https://hyggeathome.co.uk/blogs/news/welcome-to-st-helena-cottage

And if you've been supporting Hygge at Home over the years, thank you. It genuinely means more than you probably realise. 🤍

22/06/2026

I never thought this day would arrive…

We’ve finally moved in to our new home and it feels so good, after 6 long and painful months of stress, worry and many many tears.

Here is a little look at the new Hygge at Home workshop coming together. There’s still lots to do, including flooring, plastering, painting and just generally adding lots of hygge elements (obviously!) but for now, we are unpacked and ready for all of your orders ❤️

Now for a cuppa ☕️

12/06/2026

What does your ideal evening look like?

For me, it's simple.

A hot bath.
Fresh bedding.
A cup of tea.
A good book.
No notifications.
No rushing.

Just a little quiet before bed.

Our Perfect Night's Sleep Gift Box was created for exactly that feeling.

It's one of our bestselling gift boxes and has been sent as birthday gifts, get-well-soon gifts, thinking-of-you gifts and, quite often, as a treat from someone to themselves.

Because good sleep isn't a luxury.

It's one of the kindest things we can give ourselves.

Tell me below: what's one thing that helps you unwind at the end of the day? 🌙