About
Candles
Agnes and Cat
Agnes + Cat was created in the beautiful Lake district in the North of England. They make gorgeous planet friendly candles, cosmetics, and bath products.
They are committed to tread lightly and take time to source the right materials and ingredients which go into their products; from certified sustainable palm oil soap which is overseen by WWF to only using natural Soy wax. The products are Vegan friendly, not tested on animals and artisan handmade.
Home Decor
Bloomingville
Bloomingville is a Danish home decor and furniture brand that specializes in creating stylish, contemporary pieces with a focus on simplicity, natural materials, and Scandinavian design principles. Founded in 2000, the brand emphasizes a cozy, functional aesthetic, often blending rustic charm with modern design.
Their collections often feature earthy tones, organic shapes, and textures that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The brand is known for its versatile and timeless designs, which are meant to bring a sense of serenity and beauty to any living space.
With our own passion for scandi living, we also fell in love with Bloomingville’s innovative design and style. Bloomingville was a huge inspiration for our Essence brand and what it truly means to decorate your home.
Home Decor
Bohemia Design
At Bohemia, they place great value in the handmade; perfectly imperfect wares crafted slowly from natural materials that are locally sourced.
Their aim is to champion the status of artisanal craft and those who produce it. They believe in fair trade and that relationships are built on trust, respect, equality and friendship. In Marrakech they have established their own workshops to improve the living and working conditions of their partners.
With our collaboration with Bohemia, we aim to provide beautifully made, hand-crafted objects that are ethical, authentic, and sustainable.
Wall Art
Cai & jo
Cai & Jo is an independent brand dedicated to creating uniquely beautiful home décor and lifestyle products. Inspired by nature, lifestyle and colour the wonderful due that is Cai & Jo produce amazing products.
Based in London, every Cai & Jo piece is designed by founder Cody Bond, a self-taught artist and designer whose distinctive aesthetic draws inspiration from the textures, colours and shapes of the natural world.
We stock Cai & Jo’s print work and beautifully designed matchboxes. We love where they draw their inspiration from and love working with artists local to the UK.
Home Decor and Candle Holders
Ceramica Roca Caus
The Roca Caus Ceramics workshop has a long, centuries-old tradition, based on the manufacture of the traditional Verdú Black Jugs and has been passed down from parents to children to this day.
Currently, in the workshop they make beautiful traditional and personalized ceramics and, in general, pieces for decoration and gardening. We can't get enough of the beauty of this brand.
Wall Art
Charlie Taylor Design
Charlie Taylor is a print designer and artist. Combining her background in textile design with various artistic techniques, Charlie creates unique and eclectic designs for fashion and the home. She takes inspiration from English botanical gardens and visits to sunny tropical islands, producing prints that are vibrant, colourful and full of texture.
Home Decor and Soft Furnishings
Chickadee
Chickidee is a British Independent Home Interiors brand designing beautifully affordable Interiors that positively affect how we feel. Agile and responsive to trends they are overcoming the challenges of small space living with mindful design.
Simple but effective, Chickadee is thoughtfully designed with practicality at its core. We love the basket range of theirs and appreciate that they are thoughtfully designed with the environment at the core of production.
Home Decor
Domenica Marland
Founded in 2018, art dealer Domenica Marland launched an online gallery and homeware shop that aims to sell affordable and decorative homeware pieces. Through sourcing artworks that are unique and representing contemporary artists Domenica has established a programme that is accessible and engaging. At Essence, we love Domenica Marland's style and it completely encapsulates our story of showcasing artists through unique pieces.
Cushions
Ellenvale Interiors
Ellenvale Interiors, founded in 2021 by Annie Johnson, is a UK-based online store specializing in soft furnishings and home decor. They offer a range of cushions, throws, and home accessories, blending classic English country style with modern aesthetics.
Cards and Gift Wrap
Evermade
Every single piece starts with a spark of inspiration from the world around us. It’s an idea shared between us and our wonderfully talented artists, brought to life through wit and unique style. Evermade is a brand that feels personal, made exclusively accessible, affordable and always full of fun.
Candles
Five Bee's Yard
Five Bees Yard is one of the first brands in the UK using 100% raw beeswax extracted from hives for candle making. Being eco conscious, we were pioneering plastic free and fully sustainable business model since 2016. As a 3rd generation of beekeepers we manage over 1m bees and make beeswax candles free of chemicals, additives and colourants. From idea to its realisation - all is made by us in house. And to make things even sweeter, we were just announced as Best Eco-Friendly Candle Company 2022 during The Perfect Gift Awards 2022.
Self Care
For the love of Self
For the Love of Self, is an independant seller based in Brighton. They are a passionate advocate for tarot, celebrating the connection, guidance, and peace it brings to the world.
We adore the unique and handmade gifts the brand offers.
Wall Art
Giant Pansy
Giant Pansy is an artist from the Netherlands who is inspired by beautiful colour combinations, nature and literature. They have created a space located in Amsterdam, a shop with handpicked & thoughtfully designed colourful things created by our favourite women owned & led design studios, makers and artists from around the world.
We chose to work with Pansy and stock her beautiful prints due to the whimsical and colourful nature of her artwork. We hope you love these colourful pieces as much as we do!
Home Decor and Kitchen
HKLIVING
HKLIVING is a Dutch brand known for its stylish and innovative home decor. It offers a wide range of products, including furniture, lighting, kitchenware, textiles, and accessories, with a focus on blending modern designs with vintage influences. The brand's philosophy revolves around creating a warm and inviting ambiance in the home, using objects that inspire and tell unique stories. HKLIVING’s collections emphasize creativity and timeless aesthetics, with pieces designed to suit a variety of living spaces.
Kitchen and Glassware
Ivore Group
IVORE offers an impressive selection of glassware products, ideal for any occasion you choose. They have a commitment to delivering innovative, functional, and high-quality glassware is warmly embraced by customers who value our approach. We love their practical but fun style here at Essence.
Candles
Jeune Home
Jeune Home was founded by a female entrepreneur who combined her love for home decor, interior design, and scented candles. The brand creates unique handmade decor, believing that the little details make a big difference in creating a comfortable and relaxing space.
Home Decor
Morgan Wright
Morgan Wright is a family-run business passionate about home and interior styling. They are the UK & European Distributor for Raine & Humble and launched their own brand of homewares in 2018. They are also the exclusive distributor for British Brand ALSO Home. They release two new collections each year, focusing on lovingly sourced and crafted products from small manufacturers and artisan producers. They are also committed to reducing their environmental impact.
Candles
Nordtrice
Nordtrice is a women-owned candle making company from Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 2021. They specialize in colorful and uniquely designed candles inspired by Scandinavian design. Their products are handcrafted with care, focusing on transparency and quality.
Candles
Pygmalion London
Founder and creative director Rosanna Philpott draws upon her love of hosting, painting and her architectural background to create unique and eclectic designs, like burnable little sculptures.
"Pygmalion candles are designed for the joy of hosting: great food, belly laughs and memorable ambience".
The packaging was dreamed up using this same ethos - bringing luxury, design, sustainability and fun together to create the perfect gift. Pygmalion is named after George Bernard Shaw's play and the Greek myth it is based on, within which a sculptor falls in love with his statue after she comes to life.
Scented Candles
Solei Studios
Solei Studios, founded in 2024 by Lena, is a South East London-based candle company that creates hand-poured candles inspired by the sun. Their collection features warming scents made with 100% plant-based wax, premium fragrance oils, and cotton wicks.
Candles and Diffusers
WXY
WXY is a UK-based home fragrance brand that focuses on creating "cleaner, better, and fairer" products. Founded by Rebecca Daniel in 2019, with over 17 years of industry experience, WXY candles are hand-poured in Cheshire using 100% plant-based wax, luxury fragrances, and are free from palm oil, parabens, and plastics. They are known for their minimalist designs, high quality, and affordable luxury, and they donate 3% of their profits to charity.