Relaxation night

I've been very busy lately and so I've been enjoying the odd evening of relaxation, so I thought I would share the way I relax and keep calm! We all get a little caught up in upcoming events, things we need to do, and a little alone time can really ease the burden, if only for a short time- it helps.

Ingredients:
-A candle
-Norah Jones- 'Feels like home' album
-Blanket
-Fairy lights
-Facemask
-Tea

Having wanted a christmassy-scented candle for a while now (yes even during summer), I finally found a candle that is both bargainous and smells delicious. I popped to the homeware section of Asda, with not the highest expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised, they had a fair amount of Yankee candles (which I plan on trying soon) and then there was a whole row of about 5-6 different scents, all of which were £1! I chose the Apple and Spice candle, after smelling each one and also being drawn to the Vanilla variety. The candle I bought has hints of apple, cinnamon and pine from what I can tell before burning it. I recommend candles for relaxation as they fill the room with a scent that can put you in a different mood than you had been before lighting the candle, and they are also cosy and homely feeling.

I chose to be specific and say Norah Jones for the music, however this is personal preference, you can of course use music of your choosing. I would say that my recommendation of Norah Jones is appropriate, as it has such an ambient sound, each and every song is different, yet each has such a soft and soothing sound- it's enough to make anyone settle down for a bit. Personally, I like to listen to this jazz and country- inspired album all the way through, as I feel that the songs flow very peacefully into each other, but if I had to say standout songs for relaxation, they would be:
-What am I to you
-Those sweet words
-Be here to love me
-Don't miss you at all
Aside from credit to Norah Jones whose voice is pure and beautiful in this album, the instrumentals are also lovely, and really add to the overall vibe.
This album or her album 'Come away with me' also make fantastic background music for a dinner party or drinks, as they would contribute greatly to the atmosphere.

I'm sure the blanket needs no explanation, if you live in England like me, wrapping up in something soft is a no-brainer, especially when it's raining - I don't know about you but I love watching people walking past outside with umbrellas while I'm all snuggled up in the warm.

Fairy lights add a real warmth and festivity to a room, I have recently put mine up for the season and it makes such a difference to my evenings!

A pretty obvious one maybe, but putting a facemask on can add to the pampering feeling of the end of the day. I recommend the Lush Catastrophe Cosmetics mask, which has a lovely blueberry scent and makes your skin soft and glowing, I swear by this.

As a true Brit, I can't deny the comforting qualities that a nice cup of tea has to offer.

Throw these ingredients together and you've created the perfect evening in, enjoy some quality alone time and take a moment to recharge your batteries.
Hope this mini guide helps you relax as much as it does me!

Lots of love

Holly x