Journal

Halcyon House Masterclass Photo Diary

Our recent Halcyon House X LUMIRA fragrance masterclass proved extremely popular with guests and Cabarita Beach locals alike. Experience a taste of the event through our photo diary and look out fo...

The best European waterfront hotels to add to your itinerary

Depending on your personal annual leave balance, the next two months may be spent obsessively scrolling through or completely avoiding social media, for all the glistening oceans, pebbly beaches an...

How to establish a relaxing nighttime routine

Sleep: we all feel so much better when we have a good night of it, but it can be surprisingly difficult to drift off and have a full night of uninterrupted slumber. With daily stresses and strains...

Arabian Oud wins at the JONES Beauty Awards

We’re delighted that Arabian Oud Perfume Oil has won the "Niche Fragrance to Know" Award at this year’s prestigious JONES Beauty Awards. A panel of renowned beauty experts recognised the fragrance...

Byrdie / The 10 Best Fancy Candles, According to Beauty Editors

"I adore this Australian brand named Lumira. Not only is the packaging of their candles super sleek and chic, but their scents are absolutely divine, too. My particular favorite is Persian Rose, wh...

The Australian / Collaboration with Halcyon House

Halcyon House collaboration with LUMIRA featured in The Australian in Travel & Indulgence.  

Interview with Beauticate

ALMIRA ARMSTRONG, LUMIRA Having taught herself as a teenager to make candles in the kitchen, Almira Armstrong honoured one of her earliest loves with the debut of Lumira. A collection of fine home ...

4 Middle Eastern interiors traits that inspire us

From the over-the-top opulence of Dubai to the riads in Morocco, the interiors of the Middle East are undeniably luxurious, full of richly layered textures and equally sumptuous colours. Here are ...

La Primavera featured on Poosh

The Cut, New York / Ahhh … Smells Like Spring!

I love Lumira’s description for this candle, so I’m just going to allow you to read it in full: There’s a certain ritual involved in drinking tea in North Africa: steeping the leaves, preparing the...

Halcyon House X Lumira Collaboration

Inspired by the tranquil, carefree days of summers passed, boutique hotel Halcyon House is excited to announce the creation of their Halcyon House candle in collaboration with bespoke fragrance br...

Meet the Founder

Join founder Almira Armstrong Thursday 2nd May at David Jones Elizabeth Street, Sydney between 5-8pm. The first 20 customers who spend $100 will receive a complimentary The Vow perfume oil valued...