Osmology Wellbeing Journal

The Psychology of Scent: How Fragrance Creates Emotional Rituals

Why certain scents make us feel instantly at home Have you ever smelled something that instantly transported you somewhere? A childhood memory. A favourite place. A comforting moment. That is the ...

The Rise of Bedscaping: How to Create a Cosy Bedroom Sanctuary

Why our bedrooms are becoming spaces for wellbeing The bedroom has always been a place for rest, but a new trend is transforming it into something more. Introducing: bedscaping. The art of styling...

How to Create the Perfect Duvet Day at Home

Your guide to the ultimate cosy reset Sometimes the best plans are no plans at all. A duvet day is about stepping away from the pressure to achieve and creating space to relax, recharge and enjoy ...

The Soft Living Trend: Why Rest Is Becoming the New Luxury

Moving away from hustle culture and towards intentional living For years, being busy was celebrated. A packed diary meant success. Constant productivity meant progress. Rest was often something sa...

What Is a Duvet Day? The Rise of Intentional Rest, Slow Living and Cosy Self-Care

The new way to rest, recharge and reconnect A duvet day used to mean an unexpected day off, a chance to stay home, slow down and escape the demands of everyday life. Today, it represents something ...

How to Slow Down This Christmas

With places to be and many people to see, Christmas has us all moving a little quicker. This change in pace can cause seasonal stress, not to mention the added pressure of creating the ‘perfect’ Ch...

How to manage Christmas stress?

Christmas, a time for catching up with family and friends, present buying, and holiday preparations. For what is known as ‘the most wonderful time of the year, often isn’t the case for everyone. So...

Immersive Winter Wellbeing

We love the idea of slowing down and embracing immersive wellbeing, especially during the holiday season. With the fast-paced nature of our lives, sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is t...

Embrace cosy culture

  Providing you with our favourite selection of cosy candles evoking feelings of crackling log fires, burning embers, fallen leaves and warming red wine.  We are sharing our favourite things to do...

Wellbeing month: 10 tips for digital detox

Let’s reconnect with what matters this National Wellbeing Month! In a world that never stops scrolling, sometimes the most radical act of self-care is… doing nothing at all. This National Wellbein...

Summer Self-care Checklist

When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it can be easy to abandon your self-care routine. When we think of self-care, we often think of long warm baths by candlelight and cosy nights ...

Grounding Techniques to Ease Stress

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In moments of stress and anxiety, grounding techniques can bring us back to the present, helping to restore a sense of stability and calm. Grounding is all ab...

Where Are The Pulse Points?

In search of some pocket-sized aromatherapy? Look no further than our Pulse Point Roll Ons. With a quick swipe, you can experience your daily dose of calm, whether you’re at home or on-the-go. Our ...

Ditch the Resolutions, Embrace the Intentions

As January unfolds, the pressure of New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming. For many, the 17th of January - National Ditch Your Resolution Day - is a moment to let go of unrealistic goals. Bu...

Fragrances for Mood Boosting

The January blues can be very real so if you’re looking to put a spring in your step then why not try a mood-boosting essential oil or fragrance. We’ve put together a top five fragrances to help yo...

Wellbeing Travel Checklist: Must-Have Essentials for a Relaxing Trip

As we welcome a new year, it's time to start planning those exciting trips you've been dreaming about. Whether it's discovering new cultures, tasting exotic cuisines, or immersing yourself in stunn...

Cosy Night-In : 6 Wellbeing Trends to Try

As autumn sets in with its crisp air and golden hues, there's something undeniably inviting about a cosy night at home. But why not add a twist to your evening routine? We’ve gathered some fun and ...

Positive Thinking & Mood-Boosting Podcasts in the UK

At Osmology, we’re all about creating spaces and moments that make life a little bit brighter. Whether it’s the scent of a calming candle or the comforting embrace of a cosy blanket, we believe in ...

Wellbeing to do List for the summer months

Ahh summer, a time which can bring sunshine, relaxation and adventure. As much as we love the warmth and excitement that summer brings, it can also bring its own set of challenges when it comes to ...

Reset Your Routine

Forget the New Year, Spring is officially the best time to reset your routine. While January is often seen as the only time to set your goals for the year, nature would suggest that the transitiona...

5 Ways To Practice Self Love

While we love celebrating love in all its forms, there’s none as important as self-love. It’s easy to neglect the relationship we have with ourselves, so we’re here to help you prioritise loving yo...

5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health This New Year

While the fresh start of a New Year offers a chance to reset, the high expectations during this time can be tough on our mental health. The pressure to set ambitious resolutions and the general the...

How To Reset For The New Year

The New Year is the perfect time for a reset; offering a chance to start anew. Here at Osmology, we’re not believers of the New Year, New Me mindset that creeps in each January. Instead, we like to...

Self-care Rituals For Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days get shorter and darker, it’s not unusual for feelings of winter blues to creep in. While we try to embrace the cosy season, there’s no denying that the lack of daylight in autumn and wi...

5 Daily Habits To Support Your Mental Health

While there’s no go-to rulebook to live by when supporting your mental health, there are small habits you can introduce that will make a huge difference. Small steps lead to big change, so this Wor...

Best scented candles for sleep

 Sleep is fundamental to our overall wellbeing, and not getting enough of it can be detrimental to our health. In a world that’s designed to keep us awake and ‘always on’, it’s never been more impo...

The Ultimate Guide to Indulgent Summer Sleep with Fable & Eve

Amidst the whirlwind of activities and taking care of little ones, the soaring temperatures can often cast a shadow on our sleep quality. Yet, worry not, as we present the ultimate guide to ensure ...

5 Simple Self-Care Practices to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Mental Health

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn't have to take over. By practicing self-care, you can reduce stress and boost your mental health. Here are 5 simple self-care practices that you c...

From Junk Food to Good Mood 7 Foods That Boost Your Mental Health

We generally feel much better when we're sticking to a balanced diet - impacting on our mood and mental health. If you're looking to improve your mood and boost your mental health, try incorporati...

The Importance of Setting Boundaries for Your Mental Health and Well-being

We often try to be everything to everyone - the perfect employee, partner, friend, and family member. But in our efforts to please everyone, we can sometimes forget to take care of ourselves.

How supplements and nutrition can help with Hiro

This April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is the body’s natural response when faced with challenging situations. While some stress can be beneficial, it can quickly become overwhelming if we don...

Why is sleep so important for our wellbeing

This year's theme for World Sleep Day is Sleep is Essential for Health. Often life can get in the way and priorities can change meaning your sleep habits are affected and it's easy to overlook the ...

How can house plants improve your mental health

This month we're partnering with our friends at Leaf Envy to bring you all things plant and wellbeing related. Like many of you, we're huge fans of a good house plant! And just the same as fragran...

Vegan no bake brownies

As we are in the midst of a long hot summer, and often still crave that something sweet. Why not try something that doesn't involve an oven, is super quick and full of flavour! Summer-time often co...

5 Mistakes Your Making When it Comes to Sleep

Sleep is something we all do on a nightly basis but most of us still aren’t getting enough of it. A lot of us are guilty of making some critical mistakes when it comes to bedtime routines. So, what...

Grapefruit and gin fizz cocktail

Inspiring you to re-purpose your candle jars to be used as some kitchen essentials in the form of new glassware additions. The onset of spring certainly calls for refreshing beverages here at Osmol...

Top Five Essential Oils For Wellbeing

Whilst luscious fragrances are an important part of aromatherapy, that’s not all that it’s about. If used correctly, aromatherapy can be tailored to help with your wellbeing. With a wide range of e...

Pancake Day: Vegan Edition

It’s Pancake Day! This annual holiday is a great excuse to treat yourself to some delicious pancakes. Sweet or savoury you’ll be able to create your favourite stack with this tasty recipe below.  T...

Ways to Integrate Self Care Into Your Daily Routine

Looking after yourself is different for everybody and there is no one size fits all approach. Slowly working self-care into your everyday life is a great way to start and ideal if you don’t have ti...

Aviela's Patricia Monney's Self Care Routine

We caught up with Aviela's creator Patricia to get an insight into her favourite ways to look after herself in the day-to-day and find out her self-care tips. Aviela is a natural Shea Butter skin ...

An Easy Vegan Mug Cake Recipe

As a vegan company we thought we’d share some of our favourite recipes with you at the end of every month. One of our faves lately is vegan mug cake. This recipe is ideal for those of you with a sw...

Our Favourite Sleep Books and Podcasts

It goes without saying that a decent eight hours sleep is key to maintaining good health and wellbeing. However, sleep doesn’t come as easily for everyone. With this in mind, we’ve put together our...

How to Optimise Your Sleep

Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. It helps your brain and your body to recharge and feel refreshed for the day. A good night’s sleep also helps to boost your immunity and fend off th...

5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing this Winter With Ceri Lloyd

Ceri Lloyd from Saib Yoga joins us by sharing her favourite things to do that boost her wellbeing in 5 simple steps.

Banana Apple and Kale Smoothie

Our wellness week is all about regeneration, renewal and fresh starts. And we’ve all overindulged over the festive season, so we thought we’d provide you with a healthy green smoothie recipe packed...

5 Ways we're refreshing and energising this season

If you’re struggling to think of ways, you can recharge your life then worry not! We’ve put together a few ideas of our favourite ways to change things up and kickstart your new year. Whether you’r...

Five Steps to Perfect your Morning Routine

Having a good morning routine, tailored to you, is essential for starting the day on the right note and sets the tone for the rest of the day. So, we thought we’d share a few of our favourites for ...

A Catch Up With Nina Pethers.

We caught up with the lovely Nina Pethers on one of our recent shoots in her fabulous home. An amazing home build that's sure to give you inspiration for all you interior dreams! We're in love with...

Pairing essential oils and fragrance to your yoga practice

Finding the perfect essential oils and fragrance for your yoga practice can be fun and inspiring. That’s why we've curated a few ideas for the ultimate yoga space and how to set the mood with the p...

8 Tips to Drift Off To A Better Sleep

Night-time routines look different for everyone but crafting one that works for you can do wonders for getting that restful night’s sleep you’ve been dreaming of. Creating evening habits that our b...