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Review of Little Hotties by Bomb Cosmetics
If you haven’t tried ‘Little Hotties’ before, now’s the perfect time to give them a go! Little Hotties by Bomb Cosmetics are one of our best selling scented wax melts and it’s easy to see why! They come in a range of over 80 fragrances so there’s sure to be a few you like! One […]
Health Benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps
Using a Himalayan salt lamp in your home is becoming more and more popular. They offer a great number of health benefits and are a fantastic air purifying system. You can buy them in a variety of styles and sizes with their colours ranging from translucent white to shades of orange, pink and deep red. […]
How To Stop Candles Tunnelling
What is Candle ‘Tunnelling’? If you use scented candles regularly, then you may have experienced a common problem known as ‘tunnelling’. Tunnelling describes the way the wax burns in a candle – rather than burning evenly, the flame burns a narrow tunnel down the centre of the candle, wasting much of the scented wax that […]
The Best Essential Oils For Beginners
If you are new to aromatherapy, you will no doubt be amazed at the number of essential oils available and the huge variety of uses that they have. When you are new to something, it can be daunting trying to understand the amount of information available and working out exactly which bits of that information […]
What Is The Difference Between Perfume Oils And Essential Oils?
A question we often get asked in the shop is ‘what is the difference between perfume oils and essential oils?’ This is a very important question to ask as depending on the reason you want to use the oil, you need to make sure you choose the correct variety. What Are Perfume/Fragrance Oils? Perfume oils […]
Aromatherapy Recipes for Winter Skin
Well, that’s it – Christmas is over. Time definitely flies when you’re having fun! If you’re anything like us here at Clouds, you probably ate too much, drank too much and had too many late nights. It was definitely worth it though – Christmas is always the time of year to enjoy yourself with family, […]
Using Quartz Crystals for Healing
The use of crystals is well documented throughout history with many cultures and civilisations having their own beliefs about the healing properties the stones possess. References to crystals can be found in both the Old and New Testament, showing the stones have long been important, whether as healing tools or simply for their pleasing appearance. […]
Clouds Fairy Garden Competition 2018 – How to Enter
Our annual Fairy Garden Competition has arrived! The competition is in its fifth year and we’re already excited to see your entries! School is out for summer and the sun keeps on shining, so why not get your gardening gloves on and your fairy dust at the ready, and create your own amazing fairy garden using a magical design of […]
Clouds Fairy Garden Competition 2017
We’re delighted to announce that our annual Fairy Garden Competition is back! The competition is returning for its fourth year and we’re expecting some fantastic entries from our fairy garden fans! School is finishing for summer and hopefully the sun is here to stay, so why not get outside and create your own amazing fairy […]
Celebrate The Season With Clouds
On Saturday the 5th November, we’re inviting you to take a ‘step back in time’ with us and visit our very special Christmas barrow which we’re setting up outside our shop. We can’t quite believe it but it’s our 20th year in Walkden Town Centre and to celebrate, we’re travelling back to where it all […]
Visit Clouds at Walkden Town Centre’s Artisan Market on September 24th and 25th
On Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th September, we’re delighted to be taking part in the Artisan Market being held in Walkden Town Centre. The two day event is aiming to bring together a range of independent traders who will be offering an exciting selection of handmade goods and locally crafted items so here […]
Clouds’ Fairy Garden Competition 2016
We’re delighted to announce that our annual Fairy Garden Competition is due to launch on Friday 22nd July! The competition is returning for its third year and we’re expecting some fantastic entries from our fairy garden fans! School is finishing for summer and hopefully the sun is on its way, so why not get outside […]
Clouds Join City Spirit Event in Worsley in July 2016
On Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of July, City Spirit, a Manchester based company that promotes holistic wellbeing events in the Salford area, is hosting their very first outdoor event of the summer in Parr Fold Park in Worsley, Manchester. It’s being held in association with Walkden Community, a voluntary organisation that was […]
Candleberry Candles: New Scents for Spring 2016
Spring 2016 sees the release of five fantastic new fragrances by Candleberry Candles. If you haven’t tried this brand yet, then you’re in for a treat! The fragrance technology used in Candleberry wax means that scents last longer and reach further (upto 1,000 square feet), than many other brands available on the market. Candleberry have […]
How To Get The Best Out Of Your Reed Diffuser
What is a Reed Diffuser and How do I Use One? Reed diffusers are becoming a more and more popular method of fragrancing your home as they are available in a large range of fragrances, that offer you a clean and long lasting scent. Using a reed diffuser couldn’t be more simple! They’re made up […]
5 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 6th March, and if you need some help choosing the perfect present, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Mother’s Day gifts. At Clouds, we have a variety of ideas, so if your Mum loves her home fragrance, why not try a beautiful scented candle or […]