For Christmas 2023, Michelle Periera's illustrations adorn both products and packaging, offering you a glimpse into a world of enchantment – An Extraordinary Holiday! From inspiration, to her favourite products, get to know the artist behind this year’s charming and magical designs.

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  2. Tell us about your collaboration with Glasshouse Fragrances - why is it important to you?

I’ve always loved their scented candles so I was pretty excited to be intimately involved in creating illustrations for their Christmas range. The fact that it was for a festive season was an added bonus – very fun!

 

2. Can you briefly walk us through your creative process, from inspiration to finished product?

It usually starts with some form of research that involves looking for inspiration and reference material to inform the illustration concept. Then I develop a few sketches and some colour palette options and send those off to the client. From there, once the chosen sketches are picked I finalise the illustration using an iPad.

 

3. What is your favourite thing about the festive season?

The seemingly endless supply of festive food (so many mince pies!) and spending time with loved ones.

 

4. What was the inspiration behind the Christmas 2023 packaging?

The main inspiration for the Christmas 2023 packaging involved the idea of a ‘Grand House’ filled with quirky characters celebrating the festive season together.

 

5. What is your favourite design from the Christmas 2023 Collection?

I love the candle box design!

 

 

SHOP MICHELLE'S FAVOURITES

 


NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
DANCING SUGAR PLUMS
380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLE

 


UNDER THE MISTLETOE
SPICED APPLE & RED BERRIES
380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLE

 


WHITE CHRISTMAS
CEDAR LEAF & FRUITY CLOVE
380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLE

 


GINGERBREAD HOUSE
FESTIVE SPICED BISCUITS

380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLES

 


FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
SUGAR & SPICE DONUTS

380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLES

 

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
CHRISTMAS MORNING
SPICED BLOOD ORANGE & PINE
380g TRIPLE SCENTED SOY CANDLE