Orla Kiely for the Home

I absolutely love Orla Kiely prints, there is something eye-catching and mesmerizing about them which makes them stand out and look absolutely amazing and most definitely Pinterest worthy. 

Orla Kiely is an Irish fashion designer who is based in London and she is renowned for her retro-inspired patterns which appear on a variety of items from clothing and home ware to beauty, Fragrance, books and candles.

I have three items within my collection which look just amazing and would make the perfect gift.

Basil and Mint Scented Candle - This candle is presented in a stunning glass jar which is embellished with one of Orla Kiely's signature designs.  The scent features clean, aromatic notes of fresh basil and green mint which are blended together with pure essential oils of caraway, may chang and lemon peel to create a scent that is both really refreshing and incredibly calming.  It is perfect for lighting when you come home from work and just need a few minutes to sit and relax.

Each one of Orly Kiely's candles are made from 100% Vegetal wax and they feature a pure cotton wick.  They also come with an individual heat mat to help protect surfaces.

Lavender Diffuser - Lavender is one of my favourite scents when it comes to relaxing and this diffuser is again beautifully presented in a glass bottle which is embellished with a signature Orly Kiely design, it also has a set of reed sticks. 

Using the pure essential oils of aromatic French lavender; zesty lemon; earthy geranium; and mint the fragrance is absolutely amazing to help you relax and unwind.

Orla Kiely Geranium Bath & Body Hand Wash Set - Presented in a beautiful tin you will find a Geranium scented Hand wash and Hand lotion plus a stylish ceramic dish which doubles up as a great little bathroom accessory which you can either stand both bottles in or you can use it for decorative purposes.

• Geranium Hand Wash - This is a gentle foaming hand wash which is enriched with violet leaf extract, known for its antibacterial properties, and nourishing pro-vitamin B5 to leave your hands feeling thoroughly cleansed. There is also a blend of 10 essential oils, including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage, to help relax and refresh your mind as it cleanses.
• Hand Lotion - Helps to hydrate and nourish your hands and is enriched with passion flower oil and vitamin E to help moisturise your skin, the lotion also contains a blend of 10 essential oils, including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage, to help relax and refresh your mind and body, and leave your hands feeling soft and smooth.

Each bottle within this set is 250ml which means they are going to last you quite some time.

These items would make a great gift for any fan of Orly Kiely prints and they look just amazing added to any home with their bright vibrant patterns and prints.

Are you a fan of Orly Kiely? Do you own anything with her prints on?

Orly Kiely Begamot Handwash

If there is a design or print that makes me to 'oooh' it is an Orly Kiely** one. Everything I have come across to date has made me coo and ahh, they just look so fantastic.

This Geranium hand wash, certainly makes a statement in any bathroom with its retro floral print in oranges and browns, bringing a bit of life to what could be a very dull bathroom.

It uses a blend of essential oils which include geranium, eucalyptus and clary sage. Also added are Begamot, Grapefuit, Neroli, Orange Flower and Petigrain. Along with violet leaf extract known for anti-bacterial properties.  Add to that the spicyness of Cardamom and Coriander along with a hint of aniseed and you won't be surprised at how clean this hand wash leaves your hands.

The scent, as you can imagine is absolutely stunning, quite earthy but with a mixture of floral and fruity undertones, a very luxurious product which lathers quickly as soon as it comes into contact with water. I was also delighted to find that this product is free from parabens, sulphates, petrochemicals and artificial colourings, so if you have sensitive skin, this would be perfect for you!

As I tend to spend a lot of my working day on the computer or shuffling paper (technical term), my hands tend to get quite dry, apparently it is all the ink which is on the paper that dries my hands out, so when I am using a handwash, I want something that is luxurious, lathers well, cleans my hands but at the same time washes and cleanses them and with this, it is exactly what I get.

A 250ml bottle costs just £10 and is available from all leading department stores.  Also within the range you can find a hand cream, a body lotion, Soap Bar, hand Sanitiser, shower gel and hand lotion all in the same stunning fragrance.

Have you ever tried anything from the Orly Kiely range?