As chosen by our judges, a panel made up of Livingetc’s senior editorial team. Global brand director Sarah Spiteri, Global editor in chief Pip Rich, deputy editor (digital) Hugh Metcalf and deputy editor (print) Ellen Finch sifted through all the many, many entries.
BEST CANDLE - winner: Jardin Parisien by Manuel Canovas
With top notes of plum and spices, complemented by tuberose and jasmine, this home fragrance from fabric and wallpaper house Manuel Canovas won us over.
‘We’re already great admirers of Manuel Canovas, and its scent is really fresh. I feel uplifted by it,’ says Pip Rich.
This candle can be bought in the Manuel Canovas store on Fulham Road. Find more details here.
BEST CANDLE - wise buy - Luxury soy scented candles by Helm London
Each of Helm London’s artisanal candles are vegan, cruelty-free and made with soy wax and cotton wicks. The scents – cocoa butter, peppercorn and raspberry, pumpkin spice – are blended by hand, and we haven’t even mentioned the minimalist packaging.
‘It warrants a place on my coffee table on looks alone,’ says Ellen Finch.
Shop this candle collection here.
BEST IN FLORAL DESIGN - winner - Shida preserved flowers
London-based Shida Preserved Flowers are leaders in the preserved flowers movement, advocating for these long-lasting blooms as a more sustainable alternative to the fresh stuff.
‘There is such a beautiful variety of arrangements on offer here – you don’t feel as though you’re missing out on anything you get with fresh flowers,’ says Sarah Spiteri.
Shop this dried flower collection here.
BEST ELEVATION OF THE EVERYDAY - winner: La Droguerie collection by Diptyque
Diptyque understands the importance of making daily life feel that little more special, which is why La Droguerie, its collection of household products, look and feel elevated. It features cleaning formulas composed of 99% natural-origin ingredients housed in amber glass bottles, as well as a ceramic moth repellant and wood and plant fibre dish brush.
‘The details really do make a difference, and each of the pieces in the La Droguerie collection help make life feel more elevated,’ says Hugh Metcalf.
Shop this collection here.
See the rest of the Style Awards 2023 winners
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