Anitidote is our rescue from the urban jungle. A pulse point oil to comfort, protect and revive modern day warriors. This is an ancient blend of alpine and sacred oils that has been used for centuries but recently forgotten. Iberian herbalists used this blend to ward off disease from the body and protect the soul from negative energy.

Eucalyptus has been natures most effective expectorant, it ia also well known for its great head clearing effect. Rosemary aids concentration and lavender protects and soothes body & mind. A hint of cinnamon and peppermint work wonders to boost good health and promote natural healing.

Please note that although we truly believe in the healing power of essential oils, Antidote is not a medicine and therefore should not be used as or in replacement of such.

How to use: Massage on temples, glands behind the ear and neck and on the chest. Use throughout the day whenever needed.
Due to the high concentrations of essential oils in this product, please do a patch test first.

I have memories from as early as the age of four of exploring, picking and collecting leaves in my home town in Portugal. I'd later press and dry them to turn in to art ruining hundreds of my mothers encyclopaedias and books in the process. This is actually what inspired my Flowers of Iberia candle as well as many of my other products.

This year, for my birthday, Sarah gave me a copy of Vogue Magazine from the month and year I was born. As I flicked through, each page its own work of art, a strip of tissue paper with pressed flowers fell out. An unwitting gift from the previous owner, a twist of fate.

When I visit my family we spend most of our time in the kitchen cooking, that’s how we catch up on what is going on in our lives. Our conversations are mingled with interceptions of how much sugar to pour in, how to better slice the runner beans, how many times one should soak and rinse the rice before cooking (3 times is the correct answer) and a whole load of food related comments that come up as we prepare, cook and bake.

This is all very lovely but I find myself at a slight disadvantage... my sister is a Chef who had her own restaurant for over 15 years and my mum’s cooking is so legendary that wedding planners have asked for her recipes. Even my brother’s girlfriend Veronica is an accomplished cook, despite being a strict vegetarian she knows how to gut fish and make a good chicken soup for her daughter. I try my best to impress them but despite my best efforts I don’t quite cut the mustard!

Instead of envying their amazing cooking skills I’m trying to learn from them, so I always take my notepad when I visit. Over the years have put together a nice selection of dishes and techniques, I usually adapt the recipes to better suit my style of eating, such as substituting flours with starch free versions and some potatoes with other root vegetables.

Instead of relying on cook books I rather learn those who’s food I like the taste of. However there are a couple of books I just could not live with:

The Art of Eating Well by Hemsley & Hemsley – My number one book for inspiration, this new way of eating has really improved my health and changed the way I look at many different kinds of foods. For example, I would never now eat nuts without pre-soaking them so that they are easily digested.

Jamie Oliver – The Return of Naked Chef - I’m not a good baker at all, so when it comes to desserts for a dinner party I know I can trust Jamie’s recipes.... because they ALWAYS work!

Deliciously Ella – Really cute and easy recipes... I also use this mainly for inspiration.