We are moving!

Hi everyone,

Here we are in this brand new year and we are all starting over with our new years resolutions and new beginnings.

Well, I’ve got great news! Three Silent Trees has officially launched the new website where you can shop and be inspired by my blogs. So here’s to a great end of this blog and we are now moving on to a brand new chapter at threesilenttrees.com

Thanks for all the support everyone. If you are a new follower or happen to stumble on this blog, my journey continues on at the new website. So I will see you there!

 

Michelle x

Essence of summer by Three Silent Trees

Hi everyone,

I’m super excited to say that Three Silent Trees finally launched some exciting new fragrances for summer and Christmas. These fragrances includes Winter Nights and Cedar Forest. There are also some very exciting new jars available in store now.

I just love the look of the mini palm leaves against the new fragrances, makes everything looks very summery. I’m actually inspired to create this campaign while I was researching on honeymoon destination. Hawaii, Fiji, Carribeans, see what I mean?

For those in the Northern Hemisphere probably will be thinking what am I talking about, its winter. It is close to summer down here in Australia. But I haven’t forgotten about our Northern readers. This is why the fragrances that I launched are Christmas fragrances, so you can still enjoy this in your homes surrounded with your loved ones in front of the fire.
When I first launched Three Silent Trees soy candle, I have always wanted this brand to be align to my belief that the products and the sources has to be sustainable and eco friendly, hence why I use soy wax and why I encourage my customers to return or reuse the jars. There was even a few times where I handpoured the soy candles into Mason or Fowler jars that I found in a vintage store.

So after a few years in the making, I finally decided, hey why not change the look of the jars so that it is looks the part too. I love the look of this wooden lid jar. Let me know what you think?

Shop the Essence of Summer collections here.

What would you like to see at Three Silent Trees? x

We are married!

Yes we are MARRIED!!!

Hi everyone, some of you may or may not know that we had a crazy few months planning leading up to our big day. Hence the reason why I have disappeared for a few months from the face of this blog. But we have gone away and got married and now this duo team is teaming up to face the world together.

It has been 1 month since our wedding and we are still recovering from the hype. It was such a perfect day to celebrate with our 30 closest friends and family. Beautiful venue, amazing staff to make the day go smoothly. Couldn’t have asked for a better day to get married.

I just want to add a few quick thanks for some people who have been a big part in our wedding. Our family and friends who have travelled far to join us, especially our bridal party for putting up with our crazy wishes.

Rebecca and Kim from Glen Erin, I got no words to say how grateful I am for everything that they have done. They seriously have gone above and beyond from the beginning. This team have got us at hello and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice of venue. Oh and not to forget the staff as well, they are professional and accommodating. 10 out of 5 for this venue.

The first time we met Linda, our celebrant, we decided that we couldn’t have chosen a better celebrant. She kept us calm during the hectic preparation and we just know we can rely on her to make the whole ceremony goes smoothly. Her words are strongly tailored to our story and she tells them beautifully.

Reingard from L’amour Bridal and Adrienne for making me feel like a princess.

Thank you for those who are not mentioned here but were a part of the day and thank you my readers for being patient while I got my head around not just being a blogger and a candle maker but now a Mrs as well. (It will get a bit of getting used to saying that)

Wedding days have such a magical effect no matter how old you are. Even now after being married, I still can’t help admiring wedding photos on Pinterest. So if you are like me and would like to see more photos from our wedding day, check out my Instagram @doeyandowlette

I hope you enjoyed this week’s blog post. x

Spring Survival Kit

So we are just a couple of days away from Spring. I’m glad to announce that I have gone through my first round of hay fever and recovered. However, from my experience in the last few years, I know I’m not really out of the woods yet. But that’s the beauty of living in a country where there are four seasons. I’m just trying to enjoy the beauty of it, the better and the worse. So in saying that, I have collected a few things that I find inspiring and will get me through the hay fever season.

The last few years I have been obsessed with bright colours when it comes to spring outfit, accessories and just in general colourful things. But this year, I really want to mix the minimalist style (that I have been obsessing about) and a splash of colour. Yes, I’m keeping it classy and timeless this spring. Now some of you might argue that I’ve used a very autumn-like hue, but keep in mind, these are an add on accessories, NOT your whole outfit.
My survival spring kit list starts with the beauty regime. Because beauty is more powerful when it comes from inside out. So here comes the Aesop cleanser, I love these little testers, they are great if you are travelling or just generally always on the go. Beautiful fragrances and calming flicker from a candle are great for your mind and senses, my favourite is Victoria Secret Coconut Passion (vanilla and coconut fragrance) for the day and Jimmy Choo to show off your inner goddess for the night out in the city. As for the candle, my favourite is my very own handmade Three Silent Trees Lily and Ginger soy candle.

Give your mind a little TLC with Collective Magazine’s inspiring stories or flick through your old photos for some beautiful nostalgic moments.

Now that you are feeling beautiful and confident, time to hit the stores. My favourite at the moment is Pottery Barn, perfect for sprucing up your home after the big spring cleaning session.

I hope you enjoy this week’s Spring Survival Kit list. Watch this space for more ideas or like my Instagram page @doeyandowlette for your daily dose of inspiration.

X

Dear diary moment

Hi everyone,

With my wedding date getting closer and closer, I have gotten less time to blog here but I haven’t disappeared. The last few months I have worked with so many inspiring entrepeneurs out there and has truly felt my world opens up. I feel so lucky to have been able to use this platform to promote my soy candle brand and get to know so many of you amazing bloggers, makers and strong willed women. You are truly an inspiration to me.

i would love to share a few of the amazing things that has been happening here at Doey and Owlette.

Three Silent Trees soy candle is featured in the current August Homespun magazine. Who says we can’t enjoy a little summer indulgence in winter. Bring on the melon slices! Thank you for the amazing team at Homespun, especially Megan Fisher for giving me this opportunity to introduce my handmade products to your readers. Find out where you can get your local handmade goodies in this magazine, available now.

The lovely Joanne from A Good Space Pop Up store (@agoodspace) has been such a gem. Thank you for approaching me and getting me out of my comfort shell to introduce my soy candles to your customers. This lady has been supportive from the beginning and she has curated some very adorable, simple but stylish collection in her beautiful South Yarra boutique. Check out the website or visit the store http://www.agoodspace.com.au (Photo credit: taken from A Good Space Instagram)

I have also recently introduced the X movement which is my way of sharing my appreciation to my readers, followers and soy candle enthusiasts for letting me inspire and be a part of your lives. With this movement comes the call of action #createstyleinspire for those of you who wants to share your love and show off your Three Silent Trees soy candles. This is your chance to show how you style your candles.

For those of you who would love to be a part of my crazy life, follow me here and on my Instagram @doeyandowlette

I can’t wait to speak or meet with you! X

Earth to Core collaboration | Bowel Cancer Awareness

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all well and if you are near Victoria, hopefully you are surviving the cold weather. I have been away on a relaxing week of vacation and now I’m back ready to roll.

These past months, I have been busy arranging this exciting collaboration with Earth to Core. What’s Earth to Core, you ask? It is a group of Design Arts students from Australian Academy of Design who are undertaking a pop up store project as part of their studies. Their project is aimed to raise funds and spreading awareness of bowel cancer.

June is the national awareness month of bowel cancer and as it is the cause of the second highest number of cancer deaths in Australia, Earth to Core is set to highlight the importance of health and how our overall wellbeing directly impacts the development and prevention of bowel cancer.

Earth to Core focuses on a healthy and balanced lifestyle. They aim to promote soothing and relaxing atmosphere, as constant stress and anxiety can increase the chance of bowel cancer and other illnesses. A few things included in the store are fruits and vegetables, tea, candles and plants with the profits going to the Bowel Cancer Australia. The pop up store collaborates with small businesses, which is great because we always encourage everyone to support your local and small businesses.

This is where Three Silent Trees comes in. We are so privileged to be a part of this amazing cause to help promote relaxation through the beautiful fragrances of soy candles. Also this is a great opportunity to educate our customers about the benefits of soy wax, a more clean and environmentally friendly way to relax.

Want to enjoy the benefits of Three Silent Trees soy candles and other relaxation products?

Visit us at Winter Sounds event – collaboration between FReeZA and FLUKE.

The Geelong City Mill Markets, 20 Brougham St, Geelong

Saturday, 13 June 2015

9am – 5pm

Click here for more info on this event.

If you do purchase TST soy candles on the day, make sure you ask for a FREE TEALIGHT CANDLE as a thank you from Three Silent Trees. And don’t forget to show us how you style it in your home on Instagram @doeyandowlette #threesilenttrees #createstyleinspire

x

 

This beautiful Melbourne season

What a great way to start a day off. Styling! Yep, it’s like shopping in your own space. This photoshoot is a combination of the chilly Melbourne morning hue mixed with the warmth from my favourite knitwear and TST soy candle. There is really no plan to what colours goes into this shoot but I thought to add a playful twist to this colour palette by adding a black ear cuff (from Lovisa). Something that I’ve learnt is a little edgy piece goes a long way to add that element of surprise to your outfit.

I hope this post inspires you to find your trusty pieces that you can rely on throughout the week.

x

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all you wonderful mums out there, this is the day dedicated for you. For all your hard work raising your children, the shoulder to cry on when teenage life is too much to shoulder, the hand to hold when the little child you know stumble her way to adulthood.

For me, this is the time when mums should be pampered and showered with love (and of course gifts). My favourite choice of presents are pamper kits. What’s not to love? Its a spa in a box. Let the superwoman in your life take a day off from her busy schedule and enjoy these great gifts.

So here you go lovelies, the list of things that you can get to build that pamper kit:

1. Organic Coconut Oil by Coconut Revolution. This baby is amazing for almost everything, it can be used as moisturiser, cleaning off makeup at the end of the day, to quick conditioning for dry, tired hair.

2. Metallic Nomad Triangle Geo Pink Foil cushion from Adairs. Perfect to add a statement to a dark coloured bedroom or as a fun addition to your living room.

3. Japanese Honeysuckle Soy candle by Three Silent Trees. Candles have an instant relaxing effect, and this particular fragrance is very feminine and sweet. Shop here for an express post.

4. Mandarin Face Hydrating Cream from Aesop. I have a serious obsession with Aesop products. They are great for the skin and they smell amazing. Other than that, when you visit their store, their service makes you feel as if you are in a day spa.

5. Statement necklace from Lovisa. Now the pampering is done and she is ready to face the world again, why not add an extra bling to her wardrobe.

6. 365 journal by Kikki.K is a great addition to your pamper kit, this way she can plan her days ahead and make sure there is no more stress trying to remember her appointments, things to do, etc.

Now, I know that you would have done your shopping and this post is probably a little late considering you would’ve given your mum her well deserved presents this morning, but there are those out there who would be celebrating it a little later in the week  and struggling to find the perfect present. So I hope this list help in some way and I wish all the mums out there a Happy Mother’s Day! x

What’s in my bag?

Hello everyone,

A while ago I did a post on ‘What’s in my bag’. I have since updated my bag’s content and this post features all of my favourites. 

As some of you might have noticed, I change my interests and style so quickly, it’s ridiculous. This means I’m constantly changing the things that I carry with me in my bag. This time, I’m loving the minimalist style, they are simple, timeless and super elegant. Every girl have their own staple products in their bag. My definite must-haves are my trusty Mini iPad, Michael Kors watch, and since it’s summer here in Australia, MAC BB cream (light, dewy and versatile in this hot weather)Candles in summer? Yes, you can still indulge in nice smelling fragrance in summer, as long as you are keeping an eye on it. Try Satin Sheets soy candle in Baby Metro by Three Silent Trees (Get it here)Do you have similar style? Share your fashion and beauty tip for all girls who are always on the go here. X

Recipe: Chocolate Truffles

If you are like me, I love salty and savoury dessert such as cheese, biscuits and salted caramel or chocolate anything. Since moving to our new home, I have learnt to appreciate the little things, the smell of fresh baked muffins, the rosemary, and as most of us in Australia would agree, the classic Barbecue Night! I’m not really sure when it started, it could be that we finally feel like we have the freedom doing what we love in our home, but noticing these little things really inspires me to explore more with my cooking and baking.

So on a fine Sunday, I was playing with the idea of making a savoury dessert, I was going through my “inventory” of my fridge content and I found the ingredients that I have collected to make Chocolate Truffles. So here goes the steps of making assorted Chocolate Truffles.

Ingredients:

225g Cooking Dark Chocolate

170ml Thick Cream

1 Tbsp Raw Cocoa Powder

A handful of roasted and salted pistachio nuts

2 Tbsp Shredded Coconut

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, scoop the thick cream and stir occasionally until it boils.

2. While waiting for the thick cream to boil, chop the chocolate bars and put them into a heat-proof bowl.

3. Once the thick cream has boiled, pour it into the bowl and mix with the chocolate until it forms a thick ganache.

4. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and leave in the fridge for a few hours until it is set.

5. Crush the pistachio using mortar and pestle, it is your preference if you like it smoother or crunchier. I left mine a little more crunchier so it has more texture. Transfer the crushed pistachio into a small bowl.

5. Using a teaspoon, scoop the chocolate ganache and roll them until they form small cocoa balls. Place the cocoa ball into the pistachio bowl and roll until it is covered completely.

6. Do the same with cocoa powder and shredded coconut.

7. Chill it in the fridge if you are not serving them straight away.

8. Enjoy!

I hope that you enjoy my version of Easy Chocolate Truffles. This will make a great activity with the little ones or if you are in a hurry to make a dessert for an impromptu dinner party! x