Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Warmed Wax: The Candle Lab, Rosegirls, and CFTKR


Autumn Morn from CFTKR- This was a pleasant fall scent of brittle leaves, soft spices and cold earth. The throw was a bit too tame for me at about a light to medium-light. I will probably put two leaves in each warmer as the leaves are a bit small. Probably not a repurchase.


Pine Needles/Cinnamon/Vanilla Bean from The Candle Lab- What a cheerful aroma! It reminded me of a sugared spruce but with extra vanilla and a touch of spice. It almost came across as a gourmand evergreen scent. The throw was a solid medium. I would buy this blend in a heart beat. And I will when I eventually get up to Strongsville, Ohio again.

Mahogany/Dad's Den/Coconut from The Candle Lab- I swear I get a touch of tobacco in this scent and mixed with the creamy coconut and woods, it really made my day peaceful as I was melting this. I would walk into my bedroom just to smell it. The tobacco (if there was any) did not have a cherry note but a more hay tone. The throw was a medium-strong and yes, I would buy this in a New York minute.


Pink Spearmint by Scoopable Wax (Rosegirls)- Kathy continues to crank out the amazing blends. This threw nice and strong in my bedroom for several hours. The Wrigley's Spearmint gum fragrance was tempered by a shot of Pink Sugar. Repurchase for sure.

I made it to Walmart this weekend and picked up a few ScentSationals, a BHG and Mainstay that caught my eye. Also Bath & Body Works kept calling me with that dang Pumpkin Coconut candle that has been everywhere in social media. Went the the store and there were only two left. I nabbed one of those bad boys and one in Pumpkin Pie. Candles have been hitting the spot lately. Have you been burning the wick lately? Whatcha got smelling up your home?

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  1. We always start burning candles more in the fall and through winter. Right now we're on the final burn of 719 Walnut Avenue's Cinnamon Apple Cider, and I've started melting my new tarts from Sweet Fixations. Next week I dive into the pumpkin scents. Yay! There are TONS of those to get through. lol

    ~Deb

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    1. I was looking for those candles at Walmart. I wanted to smell them so bad. Pumpkins!!!!! Next week huh? I will join you m'lady. Great timing as I am almost out of Apple scents. Have you bought any thanksgiving leaning candles?

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    2. The 719 candles are in the cleaning supplies aisle, by the Glade and Febreze products.

      I do have some pumpkin candles . . . Pumpkin Waffles from 719, last year's version of Glade's Pumpkin Pie, and a couple other small ones. I'm thinking of grabbing an extra Pumpkin Waffles if I find anymore. I'm already anxious to see what scents that brand comes out with for winter.

      ~Deb

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    3. The cleaning supplies!!!! Doh! No wonder I have never seen them. I will check next time. And I went to Walmart 3 times this weekend! lol! I am looking forward to Christmas candles already too.

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  2. I feel like I need that Pumpkin Coconut candle, but at the same time, I find myself lighting candles for an average of six hours a month these days, so I may not actually "need" it. Hehe.

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    1. Lol! I understand that! You do need it though. Ha! I can't say that. I haven't actually melted it yet. I am digging the candles right now. But maybe because I have been running low on fall scents. That will change when my LSC order gets here.

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  3. Oh yay! I'm so glad you liked my Candle Lab blends!! Excellent nose Julie, there is definitely tobacco in the mahogany one, Dad's Den is the tobacco scent! It's such a warm, rich aroma and I wish I would have added a bit more to that blend. Next time!! The Candle Lab is in Columbus (1.5 hours from Strongsville) so I'm not sure when I'll make it out next but I'll let you know when I do!

    Lovely BBW candle choices my friend, Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Coconut are my favorites of the pumpkin line this year. Most people say they don't smell any pumpkin in the coconut but my nose does detect the slightest bit of spice. And pumpkin pie - just so good! Some people think it's pumpkin carving repackaged but it's a bit more bakery to my nose. Hope you enjoy them!! And happy first day of fall tomorrow!!! I am thrilled it is finally here.

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    1. Oh good! I love tobacco so I wasn't sure if I was superimposing my wishes upon it. I would happily send you $$$$ for more of those two blends. Oh my.

      I got the Pumpkin Pie based solely on your rec. I do get some teeny bit of pumpkin and spice on cold sniff from the coconut one. Especially when sniffed next to a scent like Gilligan. HAPPY FALL!!!! Me toooo!!! Any fun fall plans?

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  4. what a great assortment of wax!!
    I tried sniffing Yankees pumpkin something the other day, and it just didn't do it for me. :-/ I'm all over here like is it time for Christmas cinnamon yet????? haha. jk, I got my Halloween melts at the ready! I tried the Glade apple cinnamon, it smells fantastic, but doesn't last long.

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    1. I hear ya. I am way too picky about candle scents now that I have tried so many wax smells. I do still find a few from BBW or other brands that I enjoy. I am ALWAYS ready for spicy cinnamon. My favorite. Miss you!!!!! <3

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  5. I'm so glad you enjoyed our wax tarts. We have some new scents and fun combos coming out this fall, so let me know if you'd like me to ship you some samples to try. The blends you had sound like great ones as well. Our Dad's Den scent is just pure pipe tobacco, but we come out with a candle around the holidays called Santa's Pipe that is tobacco sweetened with black cherry and vanilla. Thanks!

    Steve Weaver
    The Candle Lab
    steve@thecandlelab.com

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    1. Hello Steve! The Candle Lab has impressed me with the scent offerings (hops! Tobacco! Rice!) and the throw. Dad's Den is an incredible tobacco blend. I am such a sucker for exotic scents. I bet Santa's Pipe will be just as delicious. New fall blends and fun new scent combos sound right up my alley. Black and Tan, Frankincense, and Burnt Sugar all sound brilliant. So many scents to choose in your scent list. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by! It was nice to meet you.

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  6. There's a Candle Lab here in Columbus OH where I live! You could always come visit that one!

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    1. That is what I hear! My husband's family lives outside of Cleveland and I am determined to see The Candle Lab one day when we go up there. <3 have you been?

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