Blog - Nourish and Nest

Struggling to slow down? Discover simple, practical ways to be more present in everyday life, with gentle rituals that bring calm, clarity and connection. Read more...

Nakama: A Collection Rooted in Connection

A collection inspired by chosen connection, presence and the quiet moments that shape us. Discover the story behind Nakama and the rituals that bring us back to what matters. Read more...

Our Top Picks for November

This month, we're spotlighting three favourites designed to help you reset, refresh, and reconnect. From the soft, grounding scent of our Wattle Candle to the crisp freshness of Palo Santo... Read more...

Christmas Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifting for a Calm, Beautiful Season

This Christmas, gift calm, care, and comfort. Explore our curated gift guide filled with vegan candles, organic teas, skincare, and sensory delights to soothe and celebrate. Read more...

Summer Sips: Add a Splash of Something Special

From dried citrus slices to delicate florals, our tea additions are a beautiful way to enhance your drinks this summer. Whether you're brewing a chilled herbal tea or mixing up... Read more...

A Simple Ritual to Reset: How Palo Santo Can Bring Calm to Your Space

As the seasons shift or your energy feels heavy, Palo Santo offers a simple way to reset. This gentle ritual helps clear the air, soften your space, and reconnect you... Read more...

Why Organic Tea Matters: A Closer Look at What’s in Your Cup

From pesticide residues to artificial flavours, there’s more in conventional tea than meets the eye. Here's why making the switch to organic tea is a ritual worth honouring. Read more...

Spring Skincare Glow: Refresh Your Ritual for the Season Ahead

A fresh season calls for fresh skin. Here's how to transition your skincare routine for spring with grounding, glow-boosting favourites. Read more...

Hello Spring - Our Top Spring Products

As the air softens and the light lingers a little longer, September invites us into a new rhythm. One that feels lighter, brighter, and gently energising. At Nourish & Nest,... Read more...

The Hidden Nasties in Conventional Teas (And Why We Choose Organic)

We often think of tea as a wholesome ritual, but not all teas are created equal. From pesticide-laden leaves to hidden flavor enhancers, conventional teas can come with a hidden... Read more...

Crafted for Calm: The Heart Behind Our Candles

At Nourish & Nest, each candle is more than aroma—it's a ritual. Hand-poured in Wollongong using clean, sustainable ingredients, made to calm and connect. Read more...

5 Evening Rituals for a Good Night’s Sleep

Struggling to sleep? Our guide shares 5 simple, mindful rituals—from meditation to soothing tea—to help you create a calm, rejuvenating bedtime routine that paves the way for a good night’s... Read more...

Our New Botanical Candle Collection

Discover our new Botanical Candle Collection—a tribute to the Australian bush. Hand-poured with premium coconut and soy wax, each candle fills your home with vibrant, nature-inspired aromas, creating a mindful... Read more...

Thought for a second Set Your Goals with Calm & Clarity

Discover how to start the new year with a soothing approach to goal-setting. From lighting a calming candle to sipping herbal tea, learn to create an atmosphere of reflection, clarity,... Read more...

Holiday Self-Care Essentials: Your Guide to a Calm and Joyful Season

This holiday season, take time for yourself with our ultimate self-care essentials guide. From calming candles to soothing skincare and indulgent teas, discover simple ways to unwind, refresh, and enjoy... Read more...

Discover What’s New at Nourish & Nest: A Fresh Chapter Begins

Discover Nourish & Nest’s new chapter with a refreshed website, new calming products, and a dedicated team crafting rituals for intentional living. Explore now and bring balance and beauty to... Read more...

How to Repurpose Candle Jars: Creative Ideas for Sustainability.

How to Repurpose Candle Jars: Creative Ideas for Sustainability In todays world, sustainability is more important than ever. Finding ways to reduce waste and make the most out of the... Read more...

The Importance of Being Present: Aligning with the Seasons

As spring approaches, there is a natural shift in the world around us—longer days, blooming flowers, and a sense of renewal in the air. It is a time when nature... Read more...

The Art of Mindful Mornings: Creating a Calming Morning Routine.

Imagine waking up to a morning that feels unhurried and intentional, where every action is taken with purpose, and the first moments of the day are filled with a sense... Read more...

Embracing Winter

When we align ourselves with the seasons, we learn to appreciate and embrace the unique qualities each time of year brings. Immersing ourselves in the present season allows us to... Read more...

Candle update

If you are one of our ‘ride-or-die, never without a stash in the cupboard, give everyone a candle for every occasion’ candle customers - this is for you. You... Read more...

Natural Perfumes Launch

Leah Projevski created a dreamy little film to celebrate the launch of the new Nourish and Nest Natural Perfume range. Shop the range here. See more of Leah's work here.... Read more...

Nourishing Spring Soup

Fragrant, warming and nurturing, soup is comfort in a bowl. For this reason it seems to be commonplace to relegate soup to the dinner time rotations of the cooler seasons and bid it... Read more...

Pre-bed rituals: the key to good sleep

Confession.. I have never liked things coming to an end. Case in point: I bemoan leaving parties early, I shed a tear after reading the last page of a good book and I have... Read more...

The ritual of tea

“...Tea. There is nothing saner than tea, he thought. ... Tea was the great leveller. It brought calm, quiet, contentment, warmth. And it was something to do. .....Tea-- so normal,... Read more...

Winter Pop-Up Store

If you're in the area, grab a friend and come say hi! More info here. Read more...

Gather & Celebrate - International Women's Day

Earlier this week, Nourish and Nest hosted a few fabulous women we know for a mimosa gathering (we're totally claiming that as a thing now) to celebrate International Women's Day... Read more...

Inspiration, not comparison.

'The myth about doing it all' is by-far one of the most-viewed posts here on the blog. It is definitely the post that the most people reached out to me... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 5

festive: /ˈfɛstɪv/, adjective cheerful and jovially celebratory I am aware (and pretty mind-blown) that people from both the northern and southern hemispheres read this blog. People in their 20s and people in... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 4

We’re midway through a week-long series on bringing more calm & joy into your festive season. The honest truth is, I’m writing what I need to be reminded of myself.... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 3

"Wherever you are, be all there" Jim Elliot Before we can even begin to experience gratitude and find beauty in everyday moments, we need to be present in those very... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 2

Embracing Simplicity Simplicity looks different to each of us and changes throughout the various seasons of our lives. But whatever our lives may currently look like, it is profound the... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 1

Welcome to the beginning of December, the commencement of Advent, and for many people a very full and busy festive season. If you read my previous post, you'll know... Read more...

Calm + Bright

CALM + BRIGHT A week-long series beginning at the start of December & Advent. Simple thoughts and inspirations for a calmer, more joyful festive season (and a calmer, more... Read more...

Pre-December thoughts..

Every year without fail, I would find myself sitting in the waiting room of a doctors surgery a couple of days before Christmas. Tonsillitis was the usual unwelcome... Read more...

The Launch of Little Nourish and Nest

Little Nourish and Nest is finally here! A thoughtful collection of goods of ritual for babes and their mamas. These are the things I have loved as a Mama myself,... Read more...

The Tea Cocktail Party

It is always such a thrill when an idea that has long been swirling around in your mind comes to fruition. Our delicious organic teas used as the base for... Read more...

Creating a life you love, in the era of social media.

It was in the small everyday decisions and simple acts that she began to craft a life she loved, one she didn't need to escape from. We surrender our... Read more...

Gathering on the island

We had a little team trip to Bali almost 2 months back and while we were there we took the opportunity to hold one of our Tea Gatherings, island-style.... Read more...

The Tea Gathering 2018

As promised, here is a glimpse into the enchanted afternoon that was our recent Tea Gathering. Nestled in the mountains, we sat at a communal table in front... Read more...

Notes to my daughters

In 2017, I started writing notes to my three daughters. Lately, I have felt that I should be brave and share some of them in this space. So, here we... Read more...

Working from home

Do these interesting times find you working from home? Possibly for the first time? Whether you are loving it or finding it challenging, this post will hopefully include at least... Read more...

Simple Lentil Dahl

Today I bring you a simple, nutritious, economical and comforting recipe that can be made predominantly with long-life pantry supplies. I hope that it is of help in these strange times... Read more...

Calm + Bright - Day 6

Festive season self-care As paradoxical as it sounds, it is when we are the busiest that it is the most important that we create time for some self-care. Neglecting... Read more...

Christmas Gathering

This past weekend, we held a little backyard gathering to thank those who have worked for Nourish and Nest and Nourish Creative this year. I am grateful for all of them... Read more...

Connect & Create with Floral Pines Design Company

image credit: Alana Taylor Photography On a warm afternoon this Spring, a group of us will be gathering at The Throsby to drink wine, eat cheese and make flower crown... Read more...

Mama Journeys with Emily Rose Yates

Allow me to introduce you to another self-care advocate, Emily Rose Yates. I 'met' Emily (we haven't actually been together in real life but we have skyped and chatted online... Read more...

The Tea Gathering 2018

Nourish and Nest is once again collaborating with Reay's Place to bring you 'The Tea Gathering': a nurturing afternoon of beautiful Nourish and Nest teas paired with delicious morsels from Reay's Place.... Read more...

Christmas Gathering

We're all about gathering and celebrating.. which is exactly what we did a couple of weeks ago with a simple backyard dinner to thank everyone who is part of Nourish... Read more...

Christmas love & store break

From my tribe (in the flower garden!) and I to you and yours, I want to wish you a beautiful Christmas and New Year. I am incredibly grateful for everyone... Read more...

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