Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Butterfly Lane Scents


Butterfly Lane reopened recently and I placed my second ever order from Melissa.


I originally ordered 3 bundts and 6 scent shots but one is already shipping north in a Round Robin box. Three free samples were included in this order.



Pink Marshmallow Cake- Pink Sugar to the 10th power. The marshmallow and cake add an extra dimension of creamy vanilla to the Pink Sugar. Lovely!

Peppermint Marshmallow- When I open the bag and inhale the peppermint literally travels in a haze to my eyes and makes them feel icy cool. Powerful minty action with candy sweet sugar crystals. Strong peppermint, I adore.

Granny's Kitchen- All things Apple Cinnamon Autumn. Granny is baking an apple pie from scratch, dusting the extra cinnamon and clove powder off her apron. There are red and green curls of apple peels strewn on the counter top. I want to linger with my nose in this bag.


Caramel Apple Pie- This apple pie claims a deep flaky crust and an extra heaping of caramel. I love that I can smell the crust and caramel so well. Cinnamon and spices are present too.

Warm Cinnamon Donut- I melted this one right away. The throw and longevity are pretty awesome. I am on day two of this scent shot. I did have to cut this one out of the cup but the others popped out just fine. Traditional cinnamon spiced donut scent that feels cozy and comforting.

Wassail- Spiced oranges and apples mulled into a lovely holiday aroma. Craving hot ciders and Christmas punches just sniffing this.


Pumpkin Cupcake- Spiced pumpkin pie. Maybe some white cake buried under the thick pumpkin filling.

Pink Cupcake- Pink Sugar that is maybe a touch more sweet. Compared to the Pink Marshmallow Cake, this one smells like more of a straight Pink. A very good Pink Sugar (perfume dupe of Aquolina Pink Sugar in case you are not familiar with "Pink Sugar" in waxes). And I lurve me some Pink Sugar in wax.


Buttercream Crunch- Melted this straight away as well! For such a tiny lil thang it was strong and lasted for at least 4 hours. It filled my bedroom with a rich, almost caramel like vanilla fragrance. I would repurchase in a heartbeat.

Butterfly Candy- I read on her group page that this is bubblegum (and something else! sorry!). It has almost a SweetTart vibe behind the burst of pink bubblegum. My littlest will love this, so it will go in her room. I have not found a bubblegum scent in wax that I care for. Yet.

Marshmallow- Simple, puffy, sugary marshmallow. Strong and a staple.

Butterfly Lane will be getting my business. As long as she is open, I am in line.

So, I read Gone Girl. Yes, I am probably the last person on Earth to read it. But man, what a mind probe. I could not help but to turn the pages and question the author's sanity for even contriving a story this mentally twisted. I am shaking my head and riveted to the pages as they turn. I can't decide if I loved it or hated it. But it was enthralling. I feel like I need to go read an Amish romance by Beverly Lewis for grounding.







13 comments:

  1. They're soooo cute!!! I bet that buttercream crunch smells great! Course, buttercream always reminds me of cake -- and then I want cake, LOL! I bet the peppermint one is good too!

    Don't worry - I'm the last one to read Gone Girl! Still haven't read it, mostly for the reasons you listed. I'm sure it's good, but I think it'll leave me in a funk!!

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    1. They are really cute tarts! It is going to be hard for me to cut into those gorgeous bundts. I really hope she restocks the buttercream. It was lovely.

      Gone Girl! Ugh! I am still in twists about it. I really just need to grab a silly book and read it quickly. It has left me in a funk. Boo.

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    2. Read a fluffy romance novel - you'll feel better!! Or re-read a Harry Potter!! :-)

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    3. I finished book 2 of HP so I think I will pick up the third. :-)

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  2. Gone Girl was nuts! I did like it though.
    Great order and beautiful pics Julie! <3

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    1. No doubt it was well written!!! Thank you Sunnee. :-)

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  3. Gorgeous order! I hope to catch the next BL opening, I've never placed an order from her but have tried several things from RRs and they were great!! Definitely need to keep my eyes peeled.

    I haven't read Gone Girl yet! It's been on my kindle for almost 2 years now but it keeps getting pushed back in favor of other books. Maybe I should finally read it!

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    1. What melted of this new formula of hers has been just as good throw-wise. I am a happy melter.
      Read it!!!!! It is a crazy mental thriller that does not feel like it until it is done. You close close the book and go "What?!" Would love to hear what you think about it!

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  4. Butterfly Lane!!! <3 Her bundts are adorable. I am glad you got to get some of her stuff! I got a buttercream crunch, too, and I am excited about it based on your performance! Warm Cinnamon Donuts sounds like one not to miss. Thanks for sharing your haul! Are you planning on reordering from her?

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    1. I am really happy with this order! She opened yesterday (or the day before?) and I chose a few more things. :-) this time they will all be dye free!

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  5. I haven't read Gone Girl either! I should really download it.

    What I've tried of Butterfly Lane has been great but I've not ordered from her!

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    1. Hi Julie! Isn't it nice how any book we could want is at the tip of our fingers? What are your top three books?
      BL can be hard to order from if you don't watch the group page. But she does announce when she opens.

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