Creating a Self Care Routine
Light It Up: Creating a Self-Care Candle Routine 🕯️✨
As these days become shorter and darker its super important to keep self care top of mind. If you ask us, self-care doesn’t have to be fancy. It’s those small, intentional moments that bring you back to yourself- a slow morning coffee, a quiet walk, or lighting your favourite candle after a long day-- Emily's personal favourite 😉 long before onefive1 even became a thing.
At onefive1, we’re big believers that scent can completely change the mood. It can ground you, energize you, or help you melt into a little moment of peace. So whether you’re new to candle rituals or already have your lineup of favourites, here’s how to add a little extra glow to your daily routine.
Morning Reset ☀️
Start your day with something light, bright, and full of good energy.
Scents like Squeeze the Day or Main Squeeze are perfect for easing into the morning while you sip your coffee or get ready for the day. Personal side note squeeze the day was made for me to get me butt out of bed on those days I really didn't want to but needed a little chuckle early on.
Take a deep breath, set an intention (even something simple like “I’m going to have a good day”), and let the flicker of the flame remind you that you’re in control of your own energy.
Little tip: Try journaling or stretching while your candle burns — it makes those quiet morning minutes feel even more intentional.
Midday Motivation 💪
You know that mid-afternoon slump that hits right when you need to focus?
That’s your cue to light something fun and energizing like coco cabana, watermelon sugar, double double, happy camper or YOUR favourite!
The scent instantly boosts your mood, and the ritual of lighting a candle helps you pause and reset.
Try this: step away from your screen, take a few deep breaths, or walk around the block while your candle flickers nearby. It’s a small act that can totally shift your headspace.
Evening Unwind 🌙
When the day finally slows down, it’s time to switch to cozy mode.
Think after hours, namaste, grey sweatpant season, calm or any seasonal picks.
Light your candle, dim the lights, and give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing for a few minutes.
Whether it’s a bath, a face mask, or curling up with your dogs, let that warm glow remind you that you’ve done enough today. You've earned that gold star!
Rituals > Routines ✨
Here’s the thing, candles aren’t just for ambience. They’re tiny invitations to slow down and be present.
That’s exactly why we created our onefive1 workshops, to help you make space for creativity, calm, and connection.
🔥 Sculpt & Spark: our barre-inspired sculpt session followed by candle pouring. Movement + mindfulness + candles = the perfect combo for your body and soul.
💐 Petals & Pour: a dreamy afternoon with Galbraith Florists where you’ll pour your own custom candle and design a floral bouquet — the ultimate treat-yourself experience.
Both workshops are about more than what you make — they’re about how you feel while you make it.
Find Your Spark
No matter how you unwind, make it something that fills your cup.
Whether that’s through scent, movement, or creativity, your self-care routine should feel like you.
So light the candle. Take the pause. Make the moment yours.
And if you need a little help finding your spark, onefive1’s got you. ✨