BBW Candle Haul

So, this is just a candle haul...

When BBW has there 2 for $20 candle sale and a current 20% off coupon, I can't resist. You can layer the promotions and th candles that are originally $19.50 end up being about $8 for one. LOVE IT. These candles are also amazing...if you haven't tried them, I really encourage you to! And I just love burning candles in the fall/winter. This is several trips made over a few weeks...but, anyways, on to the reviews....

Sleep-Lavender Vanilla

This first one is from the aromatherapy line. It's for sleep-lavender and vanilla soothe and calm. I love lighting it in the bedroom an hour or so before bedtime. It makes the entire room smell like soothing vanilla and lavender. Love it. 

Stress Relief-Eucalyptus Spearmint

Another from the aromatherapy line-this one is for stress. This is Ryan's favorite candle of all the candles I own. It's eucalyptus spearmint. It's a light minty and a fresh eucalyptus smell. It is really nice and I don't know if it works, but it does for us because we have it in our heads to work (stress relief, that is). Crazy how powerful your mind is!

Leaves

It is not fall until you have leaves. This is a classic BBW scent. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The bottom reads: Golden nectar, juicy mandarin and red delicious apple blend with toasted cinnamon, mulled cider and freshly harvested berries. It's fruity and spicy and everything fall. This is the ultimate fall scent.

Autumn

Autumn is a really amazing fall scent too. I've heard that the names of 'leaves' and 'autumn' should be switched, and I agree. 'Autumn' is a crunchy leaf scent and 'Leaves' is a cozy autumn scent. Autumn is described as "A crisp fall fragrance that blends pomegranate and red delicious apple, with notes of fir balsam and rich cedarwood." It's woodsy and fruity-another classic fall scent.

Autumn Apple

Autumn Apple is applish-ous. It's "Crisp and bright-the sparkling scent of autumn apples with pear blossoms and a hint of applewood." The scent description is dead on. This is the truest red apple scent. I've burned this one a bit and I really like it. It's crisp and fresh. 

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch reminds me of a pumpkin pie, but less sweet and more fruity. It's spicy and warm. It's "An invitingly warm blend of fresh pumpkin, spicy cinnamon, creamy nutmeg, whipped butter and brown sugar." I know I keep saying this, but I love this one! I started burning it, but then I thought that I would be better closer to thanksgiving, so I've put it away for now.... :)

Spiced Apple Toddy

Spiced Apple Toddy reminds me of Leaves-except fruitier. I think that this candle is only out in certain stores. It's "A warming blend of apple brandy and spiced plum, infused with mulled cider and tart cranberry". Leaves and SAT both have bottom notes of mulled cider and berries. I love the photo on this candle, it's really unique. And I do like this candle in fall-it's fruity and spicy. Yum.

Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut

Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut is a love it or hate it kinda candle. It smells exactly like cinnamon sugar doughnuts, which is like music to my nose. It's not an over-powering cinnamon, just a sweet, yummy scent. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it's not strong enough for me. BBW candles normally fill up my joint living room/kitchen/dining room. This one doesn't. Which is fine, I'll use it in smaller locations (I love it that much!). And I always get some mulled cider with a cinnamon sugar doughnuts at the local orchard, so this one is definitely fall to me!

So there you go! My fall candle haul! If you have any additional questions or want more info on anything listed, please let me know in the comments below! :) Happy smelling!

*I am an associate of limited brands, however my opinions are my own and do not reflect the company in any way.*

Shifting...

My blog should grow with me. It's my blog, right? So it should be interested in my hobbies. Yes. So, therefore, I have decided that everything is going to shift. Lately, I've been into fragrance. Home fragrance, personal fragrance, car fragrance (it is such a thing!) so I'm going to start doing reviews.

First of all....a shout out to the wonderful women who have inspired me....

Ellie Pepper and Nicole at Life, Love and Fragrance. These women are amazing...make sure you check them out!

Ok, so here goes nothing! (I'm kinda nervous...hehe!)

Let me introduce you to my newest toy...This is owlie. He's pretty cute!

Owlie is part of a recent purchase from bath and body works. Check him out here. He's technically an "oil burner", but he likes tarts, too! They just have to be smaller, otherwise he will overflow!

These candles are also part of my haul. They are (top to bottom) Marshmallow Fireside, Pumpkin Caramel Latte and Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut. These are amazing and the packaging is so beautiful...but I'll do more of a review later...These are 1.6 oz each and on sale normally 3 for $5. But what I do is.... 

Put whichever I want to melt in the freezer for 30 minutes, it pops right out! I cut up the block into four, then if I'm using my electric warmer, I put half of the candle. If I'm using owlie, I only put a fourth into him.

Like so. Put a tealight in his back side and.....

Ta-Da! Melted wax goodness. 

So-the review. I melted "Fireside". This scent has been getting rave reviews, and the other two scents were to 'fallish' so hubs wouldn't let me melt them...haha. The label is beautiful and the wax is just plain white. While that's great, I thought it smelled like burning marshmallows. Not my favorite. The throw (how much of a room is scented and how strong a scent is) was very decent, and the notes (which are described by Bath and Body Works as "Toasted marshmallows and sweet vanilla cream wrapped in the aroma of rich smoldering woods") are very true to the smell, however, I thought that it would be sweeter, rather than smell burnt. So, it's just ok. I'm not too upset, I only spent $1.66 on the whole mini candle and I got to use my cute new owlie! :)

Let me know what you think about the new direction of the blog and make sure to share any good scents with me! The reviews in the future will obviously not be this long, since I won't have to explain my procedure every time....

* Disclosure: I work for limited brands, however these reviews are my opinion and do not represent Limited brands in any way!*