Sorry Gifts

Saying sorry is hard. Saying it with a candle that admits "Sorry I was a dick" is a lot easier. These sorry gifts are for the small fallings-out and forgotten dates that happen between friends, partners and siblings, when a joke does more than a long speech. Each one is a scented candle with an honest apology on the front.

Apology gifts for every kind of slip-up

Forgot their birthday? There's a candle for that. Been a bit much lately? "Sorry for being dramatic" owns it. Gone quiet for months? "Sorry I've been a shit friend" says what you both know, and opens the door to a catch-up. The humour shows you're not taking yourself too seriously, while the gift shows you mean it.

When a funny apology works, and when it doesn't

A jokey sorry gift is perfect for minor mistakes between people who share a sense of humour. For something more serious, a funny gift can feel like you're brushing it off. In that case, start with a proper conversation and a heartfelt card, and save the candle for when things are back on track.

How to say sorry well

Keep it simple: name what you did, don't make excuses, and say what you'll do differently. Then hand over the gift. A short handwritten note inside the box, even just "I'm sorry, I love you, let's get a pizza", turns a quick purchase into a real apology.

Posting a sorry gift

If you can't say it face to face, posting a candle is a gentle way to reach out. It arrives as a surprise, and there's no pressure for them to reply straight away.

Some messages contain swearing, so read the wording before picking one for a relative who might not see the funny side.

Make it a complete present with funny cards for best friends, rude cards for your best friend, all posted from the UK.