Journal

5 podcasts to inform and inspire

The beauty of a podcast is that it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. We may have once lined up a selection to listen to on a long-haul flight, but these days we’re more likely to plug-and-play as we...

Executive Traveller August 2020 / No352 Candle Featured

There’s scented candles, and there’s LUMIRA. The Sydney-based artisanal scent specialist offers a range inspired by “the spirit of travel”, each redolent of an experience guaranteed to transport th...

Father's Day Gift Guide

Dads, partners and fatherly figures deserve to be celebrated all year round – but spoiling them with Father’s Day gifts from kids is the next best thing. “My husband Luke is the centre of our worl...

A simple candle meditation

Regular meditation can promote a feeling of calm and counter some of the mental load we’re feeling due to COVID-19. Whether you’re in full lockdown in Victoria, Australia, or adjusting to life els...

Beauticate July 2020 / Cuban Tobacco Parfum Feature

Sigourney's edit of unique scents with the Cuban Tobacco Parfum featured. Inspired by the crumbling beauty of Old Havana, this spicy, smoky scent is intriguing. I can’t stop smelling my wrist when ...

How to make your candle last longer

When you really love a scent, it’s only natural to want to get the most out of it. And while a candle is here for a good time, not a long time, there are some simple ways to extend the life of your...

Women's Business Daily 2020 / Interview with Founder Almira Armstrong

Meet Almira Armstrong, the CEO of LUMIRA, a luxury fragrance brand based in Australia. Having taught herself as a teenager to make candles in the kitchen at home, Almira tapped into her childhood p...

Store Spotlight: Ellermann Flower Boutique

It’s been almost 10 years since founder Diane Nittke opened her first Ellermann Flower Boutique in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan neighbourhood, with a desire to combine beautiful floral design with perso...

Using scent to frame your day

A funny thing has happened to time this year. Devoid of so many of our traditional daily markers and milestones – from arriving at the office to dressing for an evening out – the hours have stretch...

InStyle June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

How One Of Australia's Favourite Candle Brands Grew To Cult Status Lumira has quickly dominated the global fashion and interiors world since its inception in 2013, with its instantly recognisable c...

Russh June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

When Almira Armstrong became a mother she jumped at the chance to create a business for herself. The origin story for fragrance house Lumira begins with a love affair. Armstrong’s long time love fo...

Inside Out June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

A love affair with scent led a former PR and marketing exec to pursue a 'scentsational' career as the founder of luxury fragrance house Lumira.