NEOM Winter Candle Collection - Precious Moment
慕尼黑這兩天氣溫驟降，又下著濕冷的雪雨，除了食慾增加之外（笑），也讓人對居家生活、家人間的相處時光抱有更多眷戀，同時也在生活與心靈上寄望更平靜祥和的氛圍。當大多數人抱怨著寒冷的氣溫時，我卻滿心期待且喜愛這個充滿歡樂節慶、令人在心裡升起許多夢幻繽紛泡泡的冬日。
It is getting colder in Munich, raining and snowing at the same time. It makes you not only having more appetite to crave for something but also looking forward to comfortable essence and staying at home where is warm and cozy. Moreover, hoping for a calmer and more peaceful atmosphere in life and mind. When most people complain about winter, I do enjoy and look forward to the cold days, and its holiday mood.
每年當時序邁入十二月，就是歐洲人開始準備聖誕與新年兩大節日的忙碌時刻。先把度假行程計畫好，緊接著便是幫親近好友與家人採買禮物的安排。一天晚餐過後，我們一家三口聊著今年的禮物清單。女兒擅長手工製作與美術繪畫，她已經在幾天前開始分批製作賀卡，設計都想好了、開始打版，就是煩惱著卡片裡該寫些什麼年節賀詞。
另一半在挑選禮物上的敏感度比較低，所以近些年擬定預算、挑選品牌以及訂購禮物的工作則很自然地由我擔起。這是份雖然不輕鬆卻十分甜蜜的工作。透過我的工作內容，有比較多的機會可以瞭解大多品牌推出的最新款式，然後以親戚朋友的生活習慣當作參考要件，再一一把禮物內容填寫在清單上。
「不過今年送什麼好呢？」我和另一半都還沒有任何頭緒，看來得翻翻時尚雜誌，看看編輯們的嚴選建議呢。沒有幾天就收到10/10 HOPE寄出的NEOM 謐靜時光療癒美學聖誕禮盒；當我拆開包裹，不只馬上感受到濃厚溫馨的氣氛，更令我開心的是，他們也同時遞上了這個絕妙的送禮靈感。
Whenever the season enters December, it is the busy time for Europeans to start preparing for the Christmas and New Year holidays. They plan for winter vacations, and the make a gift list for the family and friends.
In one evening after our dinner, we chatted about the gift list. My daughter is good at drawing and handmade, she has been starting to make the greeting cards. However, she has no idea what to write on the cards.
My the other half is not good at choosing for presents. Therefore I am responsible for making the budget and picking the right gifts. It is a work that is not easy but very sweet. Depending on the person's lifestyle as a reference and looking for the perfect gifts makes me satisfying.
However, we don't have any idea yet. I shall check the newest magazine issues about the editor's choices. Luckily, just in some days after our brainstorming, I received a package from 10/10 Hope, Taiwan. They sent a Christmas package and warm greetings for me. I felt the Christmas is just right on the corner as I opened the gift pack. Moreover, the gifting idea inspired me.
隨著包裹寄來10/10 HOPE的問候，同時附有NEOM因應聖誕節而推出的限定系列：謐靜拾光Percious Moment香芬禮盒與豪華蠟燭禮盒，還有一直受到大家喜愛的香料萊姆Perfect Peace豪華蠟燭禮盒。三大禮盒抱在手上沈甸甸的讓人滿心歡喜。
In the package are the NEON newest Christmas candle collection, Precious Moment and Perfect Peace gift boxes. Holding the beautiful boxes makes you full of joy.
謐靜拾光Percious Moment以黑胡椒、薑、甜橙還有佛手柑等二十一款木質氣味純精油調製。打開盒子，緩緩撲鼻而來的味道是穩重，具有舒緩情緒的分子散發出來。我一直捨不得點燃，想等到拍照時才正式點上燻香。不過光是將蠟燭擺在櫃子上，小小的角落已經芬芳迷人。
The Precious Moment Scented Candle is a fresh and vibrant blend of 21 pure essential oils, including vetivert, black pepper, and ginger as the vital ingredients. The smell is smooth and calm which uplifts the mood. I did not light on the candles until the product photos are taken. However, just put the candles on the cupboard, the small corner has been fragrant and charming.
先聞過謐靜拾光Percious Moment之後，本來以為這款設計就是我的最愛，不過一打開香料萊姆Perfect Peace卻讓人猶豫了。新鮮芬芳的萊姆帶有松針的配方，給人自然清新卻不黏膩的聖誕歡樂。如果說，把謐靜拾光Percious Moment當成在冬日獨處時點燃的首選，那麼香料萊姆Perfect Peace就十分適合人多相聚時當成背景香芬了。
I thought the Precious Moment Scent already caught my heart until I open the box of the Perfect Peace Scented Candle. The Perfect Peace fragrance is a bright blend of 25 essential oils including pine, myrrh and lime peel as the primary elements. It makes the room with its bright and uplifting festive aroma. I might light the Precious Moment Scent candle when I am alone, but the Perfect Peace Scent is definitely for gathering with friends and family.
NEOM的香芬系列最讓人放心的就是純精油的配方。室內空間呼吸類芳香產品如果品質不純淨，不但對身體不好，本來期待透過呼吸療法達到放鬆療癒的目的也不了了之。豪華蠟燭瓶身內有三盞燭蕊設計，可以平均燃燒蠟燭表面，不容易有孔洞現象產生，也實實在在省下我們花的每一分錢。
In NEOM's fragrance series, the most reassuring is the formula of pure essential oil. If the quality is not good, not only is it bad for the body but the purpose of relaxing healing through respiratory therapy is lost. Moreover, a large size of a NEOM candle has three wicks which avoid a tunnel after some hours burning, a better quality design.
拍攝完照片之後，也順勢將蠟燭點燃，另一半竟然主動提起NEOM這幾組蠟燭禮盒很適合當成聖誕禮物送給親近的親戚朋友。這個週末在慕尼黑近郊的度假飯店房間內，剛洗了三溫暖的我穿著浴袍懶洋洋地賴在沙發上，一旁小桌子上的就是謐靜拾光Percious Moment蠟燭。我瞇著眼對另一半笑了笑表示心有同感。
After our photo shooting in an SPA hotel in the suburbs of Munich, my the other half suggested that we could choose the NEOM Christmas collection as gifts for this year. Meanwhile, I was laying down on the sofa after our SPA treatment. Beside me, there was the Precious Moment Scented candle on the small coffee table next to me. I smiled at him and nodded my head to agree.
我正盤算著，給婆婆和公公送上聖誕祈願Christmas Wish香芬禮盒與豪華蠟燭；兩老還是習慣帶有迷人傳統的聖誕風味香芬；生活質感優雅高尚的婆婆一定會喜歡的。那給小姑的，打算訂購謐靜拾光Percious Moment款的設計；搭配他們起居室裡的爐火在冬日裡肯定很有浪漫氣息。其他平輩與晚輩則以香料萊姆Perfect Peace為首選肯定也讓人喜愛。
I plan to order the Christmas Wish collection for my parents in law. The traditional and fabulous Christmas smell is just excellent for them. My mother in law who always has good taste, I know she is going to love it. The Precious Moment home collection is perfect for my sister-in-law. I could imagine when they light on the candle meanwhile burning the fireplace at the same time in the living room. Besides, I will order the Perfect Peace candle collection for some of our close friends, no better ideas than it.
這次NEOM推出聖誕禮盒的包裝設計真是別緻，直接以素雅的提袋裝或是再以禮品紙包裹製造拆禮物的驚喜都很合宜。附上一款卡片、再添上誠心祝福的話語，讓人很期待今年相聚交換禮物的時刻呢。
The NEOM Christmas collection boxes are beautifully designed. No matter you pack it with just an elegant gift bag or wrap in wrapping paper for an unboxing surprise feeling, the one who receives will be pleased. I am so looking forward to the holidays.