Journal
The Journal
The Muir & Me Journal is where we write about scent, home and ritual. Expect notes on our four moods, Unwind, Restore, Energise and Indulge, alongside candle and diffuser care, ideas for building a calmer home ritual, and the occasional look behind the bench in Glasgow where every fragrance is hand-poured and composed.
7 August 2026
How to choose a housewarming candle (and why it matters more than you think)
Choosing a housewarming candle, diffuser or wax melt for someone moving house. A practical guide to formats, moods and the perfect fragrance gift.
4 August 2026
Which scent belongs in which room: the hallway, the living room and the bathroom
A room-by-room guide to home fragrance for your hallway, living room and bathroom. Which scents work, which formats suit each space, and why it matters.
31 July 2026
The right scent for your kitchen: clearing cooking smells without overpowering the room
Fresh, green and citrus scents cut through cooking smells best. Here is how to choose the right home fragrance for your kitchen, and when to light a candle.
28 July 2026
Eau de parfum, explained for people who do not speak perfume
A plain-English guide to eau de parfum, fragrance concentrations, and how to make a scent last all day on your skin.
24 July 2026
The scent wardrobe: matching your home fragrance to your body wash and skin
Build a signature scent from room to skin. How to match your candle, diffuser and body wash so home fragrance and body care work as one.
21 July 2026
What to look for in a body wash (and why pH matters)
A plain-English guide to body wash ingredients: pH, surfactants, humectants, fragrance, and how to match a formula to your skin type.
17 July 2026
The everything shower: building a bath ritual that lasts
How to build a shower or bath ritual that actually holds together: layering scent from a body wash base up, choosing the right wash, and making the moment stick.
14 July 2026
Home fragrance and pregnancy: what is worth knowing
Scented candles during pregnancy, reassessed. Simple, sensible steps let most people keep enjoying home fragrance with confidence through all three trimesters.
10 July 2026
What makes a candle non-toxic? The things that actually matter
Wax type, wick material, fragrance load, and burn habits all shape how clean a candle actually is. Here is what to look for and what we choose.
9 July 2026
Candle Care: How to Make a Candle Last
How to care for a candle: the all-important first burn, trimming the wick, and simple habits that prevent tunnelling and make a candle last. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
9 July 2026
How to Use a Reed Diffuser (and Make It Last)
How to use a reed diffuser and make it last: how many reeds, how often to flip them, where to place it, and how long it should last. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
9 July 2026
Soy vs Paraffin Candles: What's the Difference?
Soy vs paraffin candles compared: burn time, scent throw, soot and what to look for, and why we pour in soy wax. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
9 July 2026
How Long Do Wax Melts Last?
How long wax melts last, how many hours you get from a pack, and how to make each cube go further. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
9 July 2026
Best Wax Melts UK: How to Choose Strong, Long-Lasting Melts
How to choose the best wax melts in the UK: what makes a melt strong and long-lasting, how long they last, and how to get the most from every cube. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
9 July 2026
Waterless vs Reed vs Electric Diffuser: Which Is Best?
A clear comparison of waterless, reed and electric diffusers: how each scents a room, how long they last, and which suits your home. Hand-poured in Glasgow.
7 July 2026
Can you burn a candle in the bedroom? An honest answer
Burning a candle in the bedroom is fine before sleep if you follow a few simple rules. Here's what's safe, what's not, and the best flame-free alternatives.
13 May 2026
Scottish-made corporate gifts: branded candles and white-label fragrance
A B2B guide to white-label candles, diffusers and body care from a Glasgow atelier. Minimums, lead times, packaging and why small-batch Scottish-made matters.
3 March 2026
Scenting a Scottish wedding: a guide to candle and fragrance favours
Candle and Aroma Melt favours that guests actually use. A maker's guide for Scottish couples on scent, size, quantities, lead times, and personalisation.
9 December 2025
Hand-poured in Glasgow: how every Muir & Me candle is made
Mark and Sean make every Muir & Me candle by hand in Glasgow, in small batches, from soy wax. Here is exactly how they do it and why it matters.
18 November 2025
Giving candles as a gift, without getting the scent wrong
A candle is a genuinely good gift. Here is how to choose the right scent for someone else, when to play it safe, and how to make it feel considered.
4 November 2025
Gifting home fragrance at Christmas: a no-faff guide
Stuck on what to buy a home lover this Christmas? Here is a practical guide to the best candle gifts, reed diffusers, Aroma Melts and build-your-own edits.
21 October 2025
Fragrance oils vs essential oils, and how to use pure oils at home
Fragrance oils and essential oils are not the same thing. Here is an honest guide to the difference, which is better for home scenting, and how to use them.
23 September 2025
How to make your home smell lovely: a room-by-room guide
A calm, room-by-room guide to making your home smell beautiful, matching the right scent format to each space, from the hallway to the bedroom.
2 September 2025
How to dress your home for autumn: a scent guide
As the nights draw in, your home fragrance should shift too. A guide to the best autumn scents, formats, and how to build a seasonal scent wardrobe.
19 August 2025
Scent layering at home: how to build a signature scent across a room
Learn how to layer candle scents at home without clashing, pair a diffuser with a candle, and create a signature home scent using shared notes.
8 July 2025
Pet-safe home fragrance: a guide for dog and cat owners
Candles, Aroma Melts, diffusers and room sprays with pets at home. What to know, how to use them sensibly, and why dilution changes everything.
17 June 2025
Scents for focus and energy when you work from home
Peppermint, eucalyptus, lemongrass and rosemary can sharpen alertness at your desk. A guide to the best scents for focus and how to use them safely.
3 June 2025
How scent changes the way you feel at home
Discover how fragrance affects feelings at home, from the science of scent and mood to building a simple time-of-day ritual with Muir & Me.
20 May 2025
The best scents for sleep, and how to build a calmer bedroom
Lavender, vetiver, cedarwood, chamomile. Which scents genuinely help you wind down, and how to use them safely in a bedtime routine.
22 April 2025
Scent families explained: a home fragrance guide to finding what you love
Confused by fragrance families? We break down fresh, floral, woody, amber and aromatic scents for candles and Aroma Melts, with tips to find your perfect match.
8 April 2025
Top, heart and base notes: how to read a scent (and why it changes as it burns)
Learn to decode top, heart and base notes, understand the main scent families, and choose a fragrance you'll genuinely love living with.
11 March 2025
Candle, Aroma Melt or reed diffuser: which home fragrance is right for you?
Candle, Aroma Melt or reed diffuser? We compare burn time, scent throw, cost, and best rooms so you can choose with confidence.
18 February 2025
Soy wax vs paraffin: why what your candle is made from matters
Soy or paraffin? We break down what each wax actually does, how they compare on burn time, soot, and scent, and why we chose soy for every Muir & Me candle.
21 January 2025
How to make a reed diffuser last longer (and why yours stopped smelling)
Flip your reeds weekly, place them away from radiators, and choose the right number of sticks. A practical guide to getting 8-12 months from your diffuser.
12 November 2024
How to burn a soy candle properly: the first burn, wick care and tunnelling
Get the most from every hour of your soy candle: the first burn rule, how to prevent tunnelling, when to trim the wick, and when to stop.
15 October 2024
How to use Aroma Melts, and get the most scent from them
Everything you need to know about using Aroma Melts: how many to use, how long they last, which burner to choose, and when it's time to swap.