Smells like heaven: Lemongrass House

I thought I was going quite mad a couple of months ago when I could have sworn that I picked up the sweet smell of Thailand wafting past me on the chilly Winter air. Walking along a Southerly-whipped Ponsonby Road I had to stop for a second sniff, and noticed that it was coming from a gorgeous new shop by the name of Lemongrass House.
The first of its kind in New Zealand, it belongs to a group of fifteen retail outlets worldwide selling Lemongrass House premium grade, fresh handmade spa products. Bought to New Zealand by locals Brett Humble and Blair Haddow, Lemongrass House was established in Thailand in 1996, where their products are still handmade in Bangkok and Phuket, and distilled in various locations there and in Cambodia. Comprising a wide range of pure aromatherapy products, the truly gorgeous Lemongrass House range includes essential oils; bath and shower gels; an extensive children's range; face and body products as well as a highly effective, natural mosquito repellent. Each and every product relies on the quality and concentration of essential oils and specialised hand blending. In addition, all ingredients are derived from safe, renewable resources and importantly, contain no animal ingredients and are not tested on animals. Freshness is the other key ingredient, with the shelf life of any of these delightful goodies limited to just three months. You also know that you've got your hands on the good stuff as the company is also a key supplier of aromatherapy products to major hotel spas in Thailand and around the world. Without realising it you may have sampled their products at such luxurious spots as the Aman Resorts and Spas, Six Senses Resorts and Spas, Chiva Som and Raison D'être and The Sanctuary in the UK. Cheaper than a week-long stay at any of these hot spots in these cash strapped times, Lemongrass House's beautiful collection of scented goodies is definitely a far more affordable option. Pop in next time you're in the neighbourhood, you'll find them next door to Rob's Patisserie - just follow the smell!