Changing Seasons

It’s that time of year when the leaves are all colored and falling from the trees. The air is getting crisper. The days are getting shorter. Time for fires and cuddling. Fall is in full swing! I hope you all have all your cozy fall scents by now! ( If not, we still have plenty available so no need to stress). However over here on my end, I am currently picking are lineup for Christmas smells to bring out. Every year I try to bring back the best sellers, and also take some away that didn’t get as much love and bring something new out to excite things! Of course you know my list is long for those who have been following me awhile. But also I am keeping it more simple this year. We will not have 19 scents like last year. It was a little much. I have found that keeping it simple is better for all. I also am slowing down on making so much at a time and focusing on restocking as needed. This gives me a chance to bring out more new scents frequently not focusing on making full bottles of one scent. This also helps my inventory move around more ( hopefully). So if you see restock posts, this is why. I will restock the ones you all love and keep making more until I run out of supplies. I love this idea of a system! This helps too with costs of course as many of you know candle supplies are pricey. If we want the best, we must pay! But anyways, I will have your cozy pines, your bold fruits, warm drinks by the fire, hot sipping drinks, and warm bakeries fresh from the oven. Christmas bundles will also be on the horizon.

For now, I will leave you with some of my thoughts on some of the fall scents currently out.

Autumn Glow- This one was a great bakery option! It smelled of cinnamon & nutmeg with a touch of the outdoors. It was perfect for those cool crisp nights. I think I burned 3 of them just for me! The melts were warming and so cozy for the bedroom. For the candles, I did wooden wicks in mine just because the crackle is my favorite. It was a perfect glow for autumn!

Harvest Moon- I absolutely fell in love with this scent! The melts, I made myself a melt bag of pumpkins and oh my goodness, the scent filled the room with this vibrant, fruity, cider smell that is just amazing! The candle I put in my entryway. Every room smelled so good and I put some in every warmer because I just kept wanting more. A great choice for those who may not want pumpkins but still want a fall scent.

Scarecrow- I had so much fun with this one! It literally smells like a hayride when your off to pick the perfect pumpkin to take home and carve and make a pumpkin pie. It’s one of a kind. I loved how the melts and candle of this one gave off a cozy autumn vibe that made you want to grab a blanket and curl up.

Apples & Maple Bourbon- Always a classic. This is one of those scents people look for every year. Its sweet, crisp, but also warm. It has it all. Always fills the room with its bold notes and never disappoints. People are always reaching for this one. Every year I look forward to making this one.

Fallen Leaves- This is my personal favorite every fall. I love how it smells exactly like the leaves on the ground. Especially those wet leaves on a crisp afternoon. The wind blowing through the trees, crisp autumn air, freshly crunched leaves on the ground. This one screams fall. It just takes me outside every time I smell it. Notes of cedar and a little hint of bakery bring it back down but it is very earthy.

Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow- This one is loved by so many! Not too much pumpkin but just the right amount. Bakery spices that make you drool and gooey marshmallows to finish. A base of vanilla cream to bring it all together. This is one we absolutely must have every year! I love the melts of this scent. I put them in every fall and it always takes me back to when we moved into our old house. That night of unpacking in our older quaint home, with Ally playing with her kitchen toys. She was so small. The house was instantly cozy and I was so happy. Scents really do take you down memory lane.

Pumpkin Chai- This was a new one for me this year. I fell in love with the candle in the spring. I lit a tin of it and was amazed at how much I liked it. Those chai tea spices came through with the pumpkin notes and it has all the fall vibes. It’s cozy, spicy, not too sweet, delicate & perfect. If you are typically one that likes tea smells and gooey pumpkin, this is one to try!

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles- Every year I look forward to making myself a large jar of this. I have a certain jar I like to use. The notes of the pecan are so strong in this one! The maple comes through behind it with hints of pumpkin. It’s fantastic! A best seller every year. It wouldn’t be fall without this one. It is room filling and great for having company over so your house smells welcoming and warm.

Bobbing For Apples- What a fun scent! I had this idea of creating and apple orchard scent and I did! Those who love taking a fall day and going apple picking and coming home to bake apple goodies or having a fun round of bobbing for apples, this is your scent! It’s crisp, juicy, tart, fruity and vibrant. Smells just like the orchard. Pick those juicy crisp apples!

Pumpkin Pie Spice- This one is near and dear to my heart. A lot of you know why. Notes of bakery spices fill the room instantly. Strong notes of cinnamon & nutmeg will take over and fresh baked pumpkin will come through rounding out this beautiful scent. If you are a cinnamon lover, pick this one.

Maple Butter Syrup- A Sunday morning smell. The smell of breakfast wafting through the air. Strong smell of maple syrup will take over and you will instantly want a cup of coffee. Smells just like pancakes! A true fall smell most crave. I put two tins in my kitchen and bam! The house was warm, cozy, inviting and happy.

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Scent Blends and Pairings

Blended scents and pairings are so much fun! It adds a flare and a unique scent that you and your guests are sure to love! Every now and then I do come out with blended scents that I have already put together for you. So get creative and blow your scents out of the park! Currently on the shelves I have the scent Outdoorsman. This is a blend of Flannel & Sandalwood. It’s rustic, warm, refreshing, woody, smooth and fresh. A great choice if you are wanting outdoor vibes or just something cozy and comfy to fill your home. It is one like no other and that is what gives it the charm. And the name of an adventurer who loves to seek the outdoors. It’s perfect! A man alone in the wilderness, building a fire after a day of exploring the forest. Wrapping himself in his flannel and sitting and reflecting on the day. The stream flowing around him with the sound of water. Amazing! Ok I am officially drifting…. but anyway you get the idea. So now let’s talk doing your own blending or pairings. If you want to spice things up, go right on ahead! I carry many scents that are basic and can go with many others. I do basic for this reason of letting you create your own scent and for the simple reason some people just love the basic. My first example of this would be the lovely scent of Clean Cotton. I myself love this one by itself but I also have found to amp it up a notch, putting any fruity scent with it brings out a whole new side of Clean Cotton you have never smelled before and it is oh so good!! Some fruity ones I would recommend would be Blood Orange, anything Peach, Cool CItrus Basil, Pink Sugar Crystals, Strawberry Guava, Grape Jolly Rancher, Banana Popsicles, Bamboo & Coconut, really anything fruity literally. Also any floral would be amazing as well! Freesia & Lilac, or Orange Blossom yes!! Oh my goodness your home will smell so amazing!! Lavender is also the perfect one to pair or blend. It goes with almost anything. Another favorite is any coffee scent with a bakery scent. You cannot go wrong. Currently I have Coffee Shop and it would be absolutely amazing with the Limoncello Creme, Vanilla Eggnog, or Sweetened Peaches. Your home will smell like a actual coffee shop. If you are a beach lover, ocean salty scents also make the perfect pairings or blends. Black Sea with Mediterranean Fig…. WOW!

So with all this, I am going to list some ideas with my current inventory and if you want to try any out, please do!! With melts, a cube of this, a cube of that and bam! Perfect. And with candles, light one on one side of the room and one on the other and let them combine. Or do like I do and spread them in different rooms of your house and fill your home with absolute goodness so when you walk around, it’s a paradise.

Scent blends/pairings:

Clean Cotton- any floral or fruity

Coffee Shop- any bakery

Black Sea- Mediterranean FIg- Baby Powder

Banana Popsicles - Sunkissed Raspberries

Freesia & Lilac- Lilac

Outdoorsman - Campfire Marshmallow

Sea Salt & Orchid- Black Sea

Strawberry Guava- Pink Sugar Crystals

Vanilla Eggnog- Limoncello Creme

Very Vanilla - Vanilla Eggnog - Pink Sugar Crystals

Chanel Blue - Outdoorsman

Sweetened Peaches- Clean Cotton

Baby Powder - Clean Cotton- Black Sea

Orange Blossom- Blood Orange- Clean Cotton

Black Sea- Baby Powder ( Sea Foam)

Grape Jolly Rancher- Watermelon Jolly Rancher

Sea Salt & Orchid- Freesia & Lilac

Sea Salt & Orchid- Baby Powder

Lilac - Baby Powder

Hot Apple Pie - Coffee Shop- Very Vanilla - Campfire Marshmallow

Bamboo & Coconut - Sea Salt & Orchid - Clean Cotton- Mediterranean Fig

Sweet Summer Lovin Scents

Those longer days and warmer weather are here! For someone who suffers from seasonal depression, I can’t tell you how happy this makes me! It is such a good feeling seeing all the green! The bloom of flowers, birds chirping, lawn mowers, smell of fresh cut grass, campfires, all of it. So what better way to embrace the summer than to have amazing summer scents in your home?! Currently on the shelves is just that. I have a variety of fruits and florals along with some clean smells. So in this first blog post I will go into more detail about what these actually smell like and the vibe they put off.

  • Banana Popsicles - This one is such a fun scent! Its sweet, fruity, and instantly reminds you of being a kid and having popsicles by the pool or park. It is perfect to give as a gift for graduation or to keep just for you:) Your mood will uplift with just a sniff. This one screams sweet summertime. Kids are getting out of school, fairs and festivals are coming up, zoo trips planned, vacations on the horizon, sitting around soaking up the sun, etc. Celebrate with Banana Popsicles!

  • Pink Sugar Crystals - Along with fairs and festivals, try out the delicious Pink Sugar Crystals! It is cotton candy sweet. It will remind you of late night festivals getting a cotton candy and going on the ferris wheel. Carnival rides, sugary sweets, crowds of people, games, all the fun! Fair fries, deep fried veggies, funnel cakes, deep fried ice cream treats, corn dogs, cheese on a stick, lemonade shakeups, deep fried donuts, sweet tea, philly cheesesteak , cheese on a stick, and so much more! Rides like the carousel, ferris wheel, swings, roller coasters, etc. Theme parks galore! Bring on summer with this pink loving favorite.

  • Sunkissed Raspberries- Bright bold ripe raspberries fresh off the vine. Sun blazing down on sweet red fruit. This scent will transport you to the vineyard picking fresh berries and filling your basket to wash and take home sweet fruit to enjoy on the porch swing watching the sunset. Bold, red, sweet, tart, summer berries.

  • Coffee Shop - Grab a book and head to a fancy coffee shop smell. This one has latte vibes with sweet caramel swirl and sugar. Fresh coffee grounds to spark creativity. Light this up in an office or kitchen and unwind. A coffee lovers dream. A great summertime coffee smell. Picture yourself waking up on a campground coming out of your tent making a pot of coffee in the wilderness. Running water from the stream, birds chirping, smell of campfire from the night before, and a fresh pot of coffee on the picnic table. Holding a steaming cup and watching nature. Sip and enjoy. Coffee, caramel and sugar. It doesn’t get any better.

  • Clean Cotton - A warm sunny day with fresh laundry hanging on the line in the summer breeze. American cotton fresh from the cotton fields. Farmer vibes and hard work. Tractors, baskets, fields of cotton blossoms blowing in the wind, sunsets on the crops, and a cute farmhouse with animals grazing. This is a great scent for the 4th of July as well! A very clean linen smell that will make any room of the house smell refreshed. Blends very well with fruity scents too if you want to sweeten it up. But very good as a stand alone.

  • Cool Citrus Basil - A citrus refreshing blast of lemon, orange and fresh basil. This scent goes great in the kitchen to help take out those cooking odors. Summertime barbeques, cookouts, family get togethers, parties, grilling, etc. This is the perfect scent to have in your home. It will relax your guests and make your home smell spa like and welcoming. Refresh your guests, or yourself. After the kitchen is all cleaned, grab a cold drink and sit and enjoy the smell of a fun day and clean kitchen.

  • Freesia & Lilac - Take a country drive and smell all the wildflowers. A cross country road trip with the family and making pit stops along the way. Exploring new places and having new adventures. This scent captures the sweet smell of freshly bloomed summer flowers, and late afternoon sun vibes. It is great for outdoor lovers and adventure seekers. There is fruity notes in this one as well to sweeten it even more. Stop and take in the scenery and visit a farm stand selling fresh fruits to enjoy. This one takes you back and will inspire you to take an adventure.

  • Strawberry Guava - Spend a day at the pool eating juicy ripe strawberries dipped in sugar. Nothing screams summer like ripe strawberries. Sunglasses, tan lines, sunscreen, water, music, books, warm weather, sunshine, and of course fresh fruits. A very nostalgic feel to this one. Sweet memories and happiness. You will feel younger instantly just by smelling this one. It brings out the fun in the sun and good times. Another great pick for the 4th of July!