{"id":5644,"date":"2021-07-02T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T10:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2021-07-02T10:35:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T10:35:59","slug":"behind-the-brand-somas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/behind-the-brand-somas\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Brand: S\u00f3mas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the first of our Behind the Brand series, we speak to Margaret, founder and perfumer at <a href=\"https:\/\/somasstudio.com\/\">S\u00f3mas Studio<\/a>. Hand-crafted in her studio in Cork, Margaret makes a beautiful range of luxurious candles and fragrances, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When did you first start candle making and what inspired you to pursue it as a business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014 I moved into my own apartment for the first time, and this was when I first started making candles. I have always loved fragrances &#8211; especially home fragrances. I love how they can help you to completely transform a space, from making your home a relaxing oasis, to bringing fun and uplifting ambience. Fragrances just have this amazing ability to shift our mood and almost transport us to a different place.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time I was purchasing a lot of candles and diffusers, trying to create a comforting feeling in this new empty space. The very same year for Christmas, my friend surprised me with a candle making kit! It was such an \u2018aha\u2019 moment. I never before thought of making candles at home but the kit has really inspired me to pursue this passion. Almost immediately I purchased more supplies online and have continued with the hobby for many years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped-1024x953.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped-1024x953.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped-768x715.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped-1536x1430.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Candles-Cropped.jpg 1962w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The business happened very organically. From just gifting candles to friends and family, I loved it so much I was inadvertently building my own collection. In early 2019 I decided to maybe trial the concept with a small online store and the rest is history! The business grew very organically from my kitchen table, to a small and then a big studio. It\u2019s such an exciting journey and I can\u2019t wait for all of our new product launches and to bring\u00a0the S\u00f3mas joy to a wider audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S\u00f3mas is built around capturing the magic of the Irish landscape\u2026..where was this idea born from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blending fragrances and making my first products was always my comfort. It was an escape from the everyday life and something that was bringing me a lot of joy. I always had a good \u2018nose\u2019 for things and memorised experiences through scent, so a lot of fragrances in the collection capture my personal memories of my favourite moments or places. I absolutely adore Rossbeigh beach in Co. Kerry and every time I light Driftwood &amp; Sea Salt it\u2019s like I\u2019m transported there, breathing in the salt air and listening to the crashing waves. Similarly Rosewood &amp; Pear reminds me of a road trip around Co. Clare with my mom and all the beautiful moments we shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/somas-black-fig-vetiver-candle.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-1022x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Black-Fig-Vetiver-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Black Fig &amp; Vetiver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your packaging is inspired by local Irish legends\u2026.which is your favourite legend and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children of Lir is probably my favourite. Albeit not the happiest of stories I loved it since I was very little and love it to this day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which is your favourite Somas scent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a different favourite nearly every week! It very much depends on my mood and the time of the year. I adore floral and fruity notes in Spring and Summer and always reach for more more woody and earthy fragrances in Autumn and Winter. 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