Poured hereHand poured candle, 300 g
Soy wax and a cotton wick, about 50 hours of burning
$32
Little things, wrapped with care
The Little Gift Parlour stocks candles poured in our back room, ceramics and linen from local makers, letterpress cards and gift boxes we fill and tie by hand. Order for yourself, or send a gift straight to someone with a note written in ink.
- Tissue and ribbon on every order
- A card written by hand in ink
- Sent within one working day
- No prices inside a gift parcel
On the parlour shelves
Candles are poured here in small batches, and the ceramics, linen and cards come from makers we know by name. When a batch sells out, the next one is usually a few weeks away.
Poured here
Speckled stoneware mug
Thrown by a local potter, holds 350 ml
$24
Washed linen tea towel
Hanging loop, softer with every wash
$18
Letterpress card
Blank inside, with a kraft envelope
$6
Lambswool throw
Woven with a fringed edge, 130 by 180 cm
$89
Bud vase trio
Three small glass vases in blush, lilac and smoke
$38
Candle careSnuffer and wick trimmer
Solid brass, for a clean wick and a quiet flame
$22
Trinket dish
Hand painted porcelain, for rings and keys
$16
The delivery fee is added at checkout. Email the words for your card with the name on the order, and we write them out by hand before the parcel is sealed.
Gift boxes, filled and tied
Every box arrives in a lidded keepsake box lined with tissue, tied with ribbon and finished with a card in ink. Pick a ready box, or ask us to build one around a person and a budget.
Ready to sendThe Little Box
A 180 g candle, a linen tea towel and a letterpress card
$45
Most givenThe Parlour Box
A 300 g candle, a stoneware mug, a trinket dish and a card
$85
Made to briefReady boxes leave within one working day. Bespoke boxes and orders of ten or more are planned through the form further down.
Every parcel wrapped at the counter
Each order is folded into tissue, tied with ribbon and packed in a sturdy box with paper padding, so a mug arrives in one piece and a candle arrives unmarked. The card is written in ink by one of us, in words you send or words we suggest.
When a gift goes straight to someone else, the parcel carries no price, no invoice and no receipt. The person opening it sees the ribbon and the note, and nothing else.
- Tissue, ribbon and paper padding on every order
- Cards written by hand, never printed
- No prices inside a parcel sent as a gift
Candle safety, plainly
A candle is an open flame. A card with these rules sits in the lid of every candle we sell, because they matter far more than the scent.
| Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Never leave a lit candle unattended | Put it out before you leave the room or go to sleep. |
| Keep it clear of curtains, shelves, children and pets | Flames reach further than they look, and a knocked jar spills hot wax. |
| Trim the wick to about 5 mm before each lighting | A long wick makes a tall, smoky flame and blackens the glass. |
| Burn for four hours at most, on a heat proof surface | The glass grows hot and the wick can drift toward the side. |
| Stop when about 1 cm of wax is left | Below that, the flame heats the base of the jar and can crack it. |
| Put the flame out with a snuffer, never water | Water makes hot wax spit and can shatter warm glass. |
Candle safety guidance and labelling rules vary by country. Always follow the label on the candle and the fire safety advice where you live.
How a bespoke box comes together
For a birthday, a new baby, a team or a wedding table. Most bespoke orders are ready within a week of your yes.
Tell us about them
Share the occasion, the budget per box and a little about the person, or the people, who will open it.
A shortlist in a day
Within one working day we send a shortlist with photos and a total that includes delivery.
Packed and written
Once you agree, each box is packed, ribboned and given a card written by hand.
Sent to arrive in time
Boxes go out to reach every address by the date you gave, and you hear from us when they leave.
Inside the parlour
The pouring bench, the card wall and the window on a winter evening.
Opened and loved (example reviews)
Sent to a sister three hours away, with no price anywhere in the parcel and a card in beautiful handwriting. She rang that evening to say thank you twice.
Twenty boxes for a team at the end of a long project, each with its own note. The shortlist came back the next morning with photos of every item.
The fig and cedar candle melts evenly to the edge, and the safety card in the lid is a thoughtful touch in a house with a toddler.
Before you send a gift
Can a gift go straight to the person it is for?
Yes. Give their address at checkout and the parcel goes to them with no price, invoice or receipt inside. A card written by hand goes in with every gift; email us the words with the name on the order.
How soon will a parcel arrive?
Orders placed by 13:00 on a working day are wrapped and sent the same day, and most arrive within two to four working days. The delivery fee is added at checkout. For an address abroad, ask first, as customs rules and duties vary by country.
How do we burn a candle safely?
Never leave it burning unattended, and keep it away from curtains, children, pets and drafts. Trim the wick to about 5 mm, burn for no more than four hours at a time, stop when about 1 cm of wax is left, and put it out with a snuffer rather than water.
Can a gift be returned or exchanged?
Unused items in their packaging can come back within 30 days, from the buyer or the person who received them, for an exchange or a refund to the buyer. Burned candles, written cards and bespoke boxes return only if they arrive damaged. Consumer rights also depend on the country you live in.
Do you make boxes for teams and weddings?
Yes, from ten boxes to a few hundred. Use the form below with the budget per box, the number and the date, and a shortlist with photos follows within one working day.
Is wrapping included?
Every order is wrapped in tissue and tied with ribbon at no charge. Gift boxes come in a lidded box sturdy enough to keep and use again.
Plan a bespoke box or a group order
Tell us who the gifts are for, the budget per box and the date they need to arrive. A shortlist with photos and a total comes back within one working day, and nothing is packed until you say yes.
- Boxes built around a person or a team
- Cards written by hand in ink
- Payment arranged directly with the parlour
Call in at the parlour
The shop sits on the corner of the market square, with a bell over the door and the kettle usually on.
Contact
Corner shop on the market square, sending gifts across the country
Opening hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 to 16:00 |
Wrapping while you wait
Bring in a present bought anywhere and we wrap it in tissue and ribbon while you browse, for a small charge per parcel.