The White Company's 'Orange Grove' candle

The White Company's Signature Orange Grove Candle on my bedside table

I have never accepted products for review on Moon to Moon before, as I don't want to be one of those bloggers that bombard my readers with stuff I would never use. When I was contacted by The White Company however, and asked if I would review one of their candles of course I jumped at the chance. I love candles and always have one by my bedside to help me chill after a stressful day in the Hospital.

The review was to be for a Scented candle. Now I often have scented candles but I am really, really, really, fussy about my fragrances. The smell of sickly sweet artificial Vanilla or Candy quite honestly makes me feel nauseous, I am more of a Frankincense, Patchouli, or ylang ylang girl, so I was a bit apprehensive of what I may get sent.

The 'Orange Grove' candle that arrived in the post however was really yummy and arriving in a posh box was so much more luxurious than anything I would usually buy myself. As for the fragrance I was pleasantly surprised, it had  a really subtle Orange fragrance that doesn't smell in the slightest bit artificial or overbearing. Having burnt the whole 28 hours worth of candle in a week I can honestly say this candle was a total winner with me...

At £20 this candle is a bit out of my usual price range for myself, but it would be a candle I would be proud to give to my mum or a friend.



P.s .. I would love your feedback on whether you would like to see more reviews on Moon to Moon.... relevant ones of course!!

pps. had a comment and a number of emails about other items in picture so.... Prism and postcard from the wild unknown. Mini crystal ball from Glastonbury, rings brought from Nepal and China, Scarlett Thomas Book is my current read, I really recommend 'the end of mr y' if you haven't read it already, the leaf I use as a bookmark and is from my favourite tree the Ginkgo Biloba... and Bea.... I am ashamed to admit that is a plastic plant from ikea put into a terracotta pot 

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Creating a Relaxing Bohemian Bedroom

Dreamy Bohemian Bedroom via the boat people

Starry bedroom Wall

Dreamy bedroom, in a porch

Dreamy bohemian bedroom complete with houseplants and a hammock

Dreamy bohemian bedroom via Elle Interior

Gasp.... that bedding

Beautiful bohemian Art Nouveau bedding, ethnic rugs, hammocks to read in, sheepskin on the floor, stars on the walls, houseplants, pillows and cushions... what more could a girl want when creating a relaxing bedroom?

I have started my first shift as an A&E nurse today (so excited and scared) and know the job is going to be tough so I have been obsessing about creating the perfect relaxing bedroom. Candles, incense, velvet cushions and a stunning vintage crotchet blanket have....

 I am in the process of saving up for my first actual bed in 7 years.... the romantic notion of a mattress on the floor is wearing a little thin...

What are your essential unwind items for your bedroom?

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Hibernation: Cosy bedroom nooks....

Hibernation: cosy bedroom nook

Bedroom nook

Pine bedroom Nook

Bedroom nook with fairy lights

Bedroom nook

It is that time of year again when getting out of bed is such a struggle. These Cosy bed nooks are the perfect places to hibernate....

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In bed with musicians...

IN bed with Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg

IN bed with Robert Plant

John and Yoko in bed

In bed With Fleetwood mac :Rolling Stone cover

Patti Smith and Sam Sheppard

Kurt Cobain: Love that Bed

One of My all time favourite pictures: Jimi Hendrix on his beautiful bed

Bob Dylan :)

Bjork in bed

I have been collecting these photos of rocks greatest people in bed until the time was right and having just stumbled upon Fleetwood mac in bed thought the time was right.

Bed and Music what is not to love?

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Indie Bedroom Inspiration...

Indie Bedroom Inspiration: Mark Eden Schooley (love the Green Kantha)

Indie Bedroom Inspiration: Low bed, floorboards and Houseplants

Probably the most beautiful quilt: Similar available at Anthopologie

Wooden cabin Bedroom

Photo by Adrià Cañameras in ARQUITECTURA-G. Design by Albert Folch.

Here are some dreamy bedrooms to inspire you...

Dont forget to enter this months Full Moon Give away... There will be another at the end of the month as August is a Blue Moon Month ... yippy!!!

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Carved Wooden Headboards...

Beautiful Carved Wooden Headboard of four poster bed

Carved Wooden head Board

Lotus Carved wood head board similar available form Viva Terra

Carved headboard and Indian Hanging on teak Bed, and handira 

The top two are awesome aren't they? I am looking for something similar but they are pretty pricey on the web My favourite so far are this Karma Sutra head board , this Ramayana panel and the glorious  Lotus head board however I think it will have to be a good search for a thrifty bargain...

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Above the bed

Stunning enclosed bed with Indian patchwork throws 

Large Rattan circle as an over the bed feature

Thai teak wall carving as a bed head 

buddha and catcher

Rattan bed

I have just got back from a few days in Snowdonia and lying on my bed with my book (PopCo by Scarlett Thomas) and cup of tea have looked up above my bed at my Spell Dream catcher and been inspired to make this post. I love that bottom orange one, I am sure that is just a pretty place mat but it looks so pretty.

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Beautiful bohemian bedrooms ...

Wooden bohemian bedroom interior

Bohemian interior

bohemian bedroom 

Jada Pinket sSmiths meditation room (this would not chill me out)

Bohemian bedroom

bohemian bedroom inspiration :Cabin bed

I have just completed my first two shifts as a fully qualified nurse. After three years of training and having nurses looking over my shoulder to make sure I am 'safe' it is so weird to finally be told I can give an injection without anyone there (of course I have given thousands supervised) and write Staff nurse on paperwork- eek!

Although I have felt like a rabbit in headlights, I have had a really good couple of shifts and think I am going to like this ward.  I am however, really tired from the countless sleepless nights leading up to my first day (so many nightmares!) so this post is dedicated to my favourite place  - Bed :)

I am of to yoga for some much needed relaxation xxx Gabi xxx

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