Welcome to The Wicks n Bits Journal
Welcome to The Wicks n Bits Journal — a place for helpful advice, product stories, behind-the-scenes moments and updates from our family-run shop. Whether you have known us for years or have only just discovered Wicks n Bits, we hope you’ll find something useful, interesting or simply enjoyable here.
Why we created the Journal
At Wicks n Bits, there is always more happening than what can fit on a shelf or into a quick social media post. Our customers ask us great questions every day—about choosing fragrances, using products safely, caring for their purchases and finding the right gift—and we wanted somewhere to share those answers properly.
The Journal also gives us room to introduce new products, tell the stories behind some of the brands we stock, share what is happening around the shop and occasionally show the less polished reality of running a family business.
More than anything, we want this to be useful and enjoyable. No hard sell and no endless marketing waffle—just honest information, helpful ideas, interesting discoveries and a closer look at Wicks n Bits.
Behind the shelves, there is always something being unpacked, arranged, tested or discovered.
What you’ll find here
The Wicks n Bits Journal will be a mixture of helpful information, interesting stories and everyday life from around the shop.
Helpful guides and honest advice
Practical information about candles, fragrance, incense, oils, giftware and the many other things we stock—including how to choose the right product, use it properly and look after it.
New products and the stories behind them
A closer look at new arrivals, much-loved favourites, the brands we work with and what makes certain products worth bringing into the store.
Behind the scenes at Wicks n Bits
The decisions, discoveries, occasional mishaps and small wins that come with running a family-owned shop. Some days are carefully planned; others involve moving the same display five times until it finally looks right.
Shop news and local updates
New ranges, special events, seasonal ideas and anything else happening in or around our Belmont store.
We hope The Journal becomes somewhere you can find a useful answer, discover something new or simply enjoy a closer look at the people and stories behind Wicks n Bits.