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Hand poured just down the road in South Yarra, btncl\u2019s candles are a steady favourite in the Emma Kate Co. curation. Lovingly crafted with the finest blend of coconut and soy wax, btncl\u2019s signature candles feature a range of elegant yet sentimental scents, all housed within luxurious pure brass vessels. Their unscented pillar candles are also wildly popular as the perfect statement piece for any occasion.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n This week \u2013 in our chat with the founder of btncl, Brodie, you\u2019ll get to know more about his story and that of the brand, as well as his various inspirations. We know it will only take you a moment to fall as in-love with btncl\u2019s products and story as we have.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5401″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Emma C: Forest<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5404″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Well, I have always had an obsession with candles, but because of the amount I was burning through, I needed to come up with a more economical alternative. So 12 years ago I decided to teach myself how to make candles and have ever since. Back when I had no idea what I was doing, I would make candles in any vessels I could find, many which were definitely not suitable for candles (I learned that the hard way). But it wasn\u2019t until around 2 years ago when I lost my job as a long haul Flight Attendant that the small idea of botanical was born and perfected my craft of candle making. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought it would become as successful as it has.\u00a0<\/em> <\/p>\n Bespoke. Sophisticated. Nostalgic.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Growing up we always had a lot of brassware in our home and it\u2019s something I have always loved. So having the opportunity to work with it now is so incredible. When it comes to choosing our scents, I always try to source new and unique fragrances. With the candle market being as saturated as it is, it is really important that our candle scents really stand out from the rest. Scent to me is more than just a nice smell. It\u2019s something that has the ability to transport your mind back to a fond memory you hold so close to your heart. This is why selecting a fragrance is extremely time consuming for me, and why we source many of our fragrances from overseas.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is such a tough question to answer, as my favourite product changes all the time. However, at this present time I think my favourite product would be <\/span>Forest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do we honestly need a special occasion to light a candle?. <\/span> <\/p>\n Since creating <\/span>botanical<\/span>, unwinding is something I have struggled to find time for. However, when I finally do get the opportunity, it would definitely involve a bath, a glass of Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc and a candle (of course). If it\u2019s away in the country or by the beach, that\u2019s an added bonus.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staying on top of things, and don\u2019t procrastinate. If you don\u2019t do a certain task now, you\u2019re going to have to do it later (with a high amount of added stress). And definitely setting aside time in your schedule to respond to emails, they get out of control if you don\u2019t stay on top of them.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Between October – March it\u2019s an iced oat latte. <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our flagship + boutique is a proud retailer of an intentionally curated and bespoke range of local brands that we have personally tried, tested and adore. Over the next few weeks, we\u2019ll be interviewing a few of these brands, delving deeper into their stories and craft. 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\n<\/i>Bella: Soigne<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/i>Emma D: A\u00e7ai<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/i>April: Coconut + Mahogany<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/i>Caroline: Soigne<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/i>Annabelle: Heirloom Leaves<\/i><\/strong><\/a> + Butter Pillar Candle<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n1. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and the story of how btncl<\/em> came to be.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n2. Describe btncl<\/em> in three words.<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n3. What do you draw on for inspiration in creating new scents and designs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. What is your favourite product from btncl<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. What’s your favourite occasion to light a candle for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>I think each day we wake up healthy and happy is a good enough excuse to light a candle.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n6. What do you do to unwind?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. As a busy business-owner, what\u2019s your top tip for staying organised?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
8. What is your go-to coffee order?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>And, between April – September just a regular oat latte will suffice.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n