Looking to turn your home into a calm, scent-filled sanctuary? Say hello to Helen McCombie-Armstrong, the creative nose behind Norfolk Melting Pot, an indie candle and fragrance brand that’s all about nice smells, eco vibes and guilt-free glow.

Helen’s been pouring her heart into every fragrance since 2015 – literally. What started as a kitchen-table experiment has blossomed into a full-blown biz, run from her cosy (and heavenly-smelling) home in Attleborough, with a little help from her wife and kids. Everything is handmade using vegan, cruelty-free, sustainably sourced ingredients, including dreamy coconut wax and botanicals. No nasties, just good scents and even better intentions. The coconut wax isn’t just for the eco creds though – it has a lower melting point, which means maximum scent throw. (Translation: your house is going to smell divine, fast!).

You’ll find candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, car diffusers, room mists and, if you fancy something scent-free, beautiful handmade resin homeware and gifts, all crafted with Helen’s signature love of colour and playfulness. Think trinket trays, coasters, candleholders and more, all as giftable as they are gorgeous.

Want to learn the craft? Helen runs regular candle and wax melt-making workshops from her home (with resin workshops available from September!), or she’ll bring the waxy magic to you (travel fee applies). Keep an eye out for her at local craft and trade fairs too – trust us, you’ll smell her before you see her!

The hardest part – deciding which gorgeous fragrance to fill your home with.