My story.

Hello, and welcome!

I'm so glad you're here. My journey into candle-making began in 2018, when my daughter gifted me a place on a local course. What started as a thoughtful day out quickly turned into something much more—a spark of inspiration that lit a deep passion for creating beautiful fragrances and handmade gifts. I fell in love with the process, from blending scents to pouring candles, and soon found myself crafting bespoke creations for friends and family.

Like many, my full-time employment was affected by the pandemic. But with more time on my hands and a desire to stay creative, I embraced the opportunity to explore my new interest more seriously. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and a lifelong love of discovering new and unusual aromas, I began developing my own signature fragrances from home.

To my surprise and delight, my candles and diffusers were incredibly well-received at local gift fairs and artisan markets. As demand grew, I partnered with a handful of talented, like-minded local suppliers who share my passion for high-quality, natural products and sustainable practices.

Today, my growing product range includes hand-poured candles, elegant reed diffusers, nourishing hand wash, and soothing hand & body lotions. I currently offer 11 carefully developed fragrances—each one subtle, layered, and truly unique—with more exciting scents on the way. Every product is made by hand using plant-based, natural wax and premium blended fragrance oils. And of course, everything is 100% vegan-friendly.

Whether you're treating yourself or buying a thoughtful gift, I hope my products bring a sense of calm, comfort, and a little everyday luxury into your home—just as they’ve brought so much joy into mine.

Warmest wishes,
Annie

 

What's in a name?

 

ELM TREE
I live on Elm Tree Square in the Dales village of Embsay. The square and the local Elm Tree Inn take their names from a tree that has stood there for many years. It was replaced in the late 20th century because of Dutch Elm Disease. A new replacement was planted in 2007.

BOTANICALS
All my fragrances are inspired by plants and flowers - with local scents such as Rose, Jasmine and Honeysuckle combining with more exotic personal favourites including Lemongrass, Tonka Bean and Oud. My branding has been designed to reflect a botanical theme with each fragrance given its own individual look. 

 

 

Stockists.

For visitors to Yorkshire, Elm Tree Botanicals can be found at the following locations:

ALL PLANTS NORTH - A beautifully stocked independent garden nursery and gift shop located in the Dales village of Cracoe, just outside of Skipton.

GINGERBUGS & Co - A boutique gift shop nestled in Ingleton, selling high quality, beautifully made items by local Dales artists and makers.

WONDERFULLY MADE - A busy gift shop and craft shop situated in the market town of Todmorden in the Upper Calder Valley. 

THE MERCER ART GALLERY - This gift shop is fast becoming a destination store to find inspiring pieces of jewellery, prints and giftware. The exhibition space itself is one of Yorkshire's most exciting art galleries.

YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK CENTRE - The visitor centre is based on the edge of the lovely town of Grassington in the heart of Wharfedale. The store sells books, maps and souvenirs in addition to gifts and candles of course!

If you would like information about stocking our products, please contact us via the form below or email me at elmtreebotanicals@gmail.com and we'll be in touch.