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Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Holly - ugh about the BB&B mix-up! You are getting closer - hopefully you will have them by the weekend!

Go on. Get the pair of Tonks. You know you want 'em. How could you resist? This is for you:



Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Tarts, Today on the warmers I've got strawberry cheesecake, boysenberry butter cookie, and strawberry shortcake/waffle cone mix. It smells great in here. Pure yum!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Good morning, all! This morning I am trying my one Buttercream (thank you, Joely) and it is very nice and buttery. It seems similar to Waffle Cone but milder.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Hello everyone! I received my Tartwarmers.com order yesterday. I like the items, but some are not quite what I was expecting. Still, I think I will keep most, of not all the items.

Most importantly, I found that the electric "mood light" warmer I bought is completely different than the cute blue halo one that both Cathie and Sea have (can one of you post the info of where to buy again? I must have one. :o))

The one I received has 2 lights that illuminate from the plate, but it is geared toward glass jar candles, and is meant to shine through the glass and melted wax. Ramekins completely cover the light and defeat the purpose:





Advertised "Rectractable cord" in this case simply means "wind up cord". . lol. It is nice to be able to store the extra, though.


Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 1:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
As you can see above, the warming surface is larger than the Candlesense, similar to Cathie's and Sea's. For that reason, and also it being a different color warmer, I will keep it, I think. It is a 20w warmer.
There are 2 "on" settings, one for the 'mood light' to be off.





I did not get the best angle, but I believe I had both ramies centered.

(and I had the left one on, right one off.)

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Tealight warmer! I really like this design for a tealight warmer (I did not put a tealight in for these photos). The bowls ("tart adapters") are very pretty. The green is my favorite, the lavender is next, though I wish it was a tad darker, and the blue looks much better in this photo than in real life. The "oil slick" rainbow "iridescence" shows up too much in the darker color. I think it will be fine once I put a silicup in it. They are nice sized and substantial bowls.



Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - I adore your "We heart S-Joys Tarts!" candy heart! I stole a copy of it.

Jinksy - your bakery scent combo wafting through your house (at least this morning - who knows with you what's cookin' now in the afternoon! ) sounds delicious! I still have to try that waffle cone/strawberry shortcake mix...maybe I will next.
I bet all those wonderful scents are going great with your birthday cake!



Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    


Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Oh, I forgot to add to my monologue that I have a Georgia Peach tart going right now, that I found in a recent sampler, and it is wonderful! It is going on my spring/summer order list, for sure.

I feel like a Jamba Juice now, it smells like a peach smoothie. Oh but awww, man! I don't live by a Jamba Juice right now!!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - you're cracking me up with that GIF and the "monologue"!

Thank you for the great and thorough reviews. I'm sorry the Rio wasn't exactly what you expected - it is good-looking and fact that you can "hide" the cord manually is a great plus.

Buttercream is totally yummy. I it!

I'm glad you got a copy of the S-J heart, it will come in handy!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
P.S. I could freeze your favorite Jamba Juice treat and ship it to you on dry ice. And you know I would.

Pajomu
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07-26-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 3:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pajomu a private message Print Post    
Holly, just want to let you know that on my rebate receipt from Office Depot the PT65 offer is only good through this Saturday, Feb 18. I'm sorry for your troubles trying to find the silicups. I didn't have any luck at three BB&B stores, so I ended up going with Amazon. I just got them yesterday and they are great! I hope you find them soon!

Juli, it's a shame you're not exactly thrilled with your new Rio warmer. It's so disappointing when that happens. The first warmer I got turned out like that. It's just ok, but then I went to Joann and found exactly what I was looking for (and cheaper, of course). Why didn't I just go there in the first place?

I made my first purchase at the Delphi Forums today. Three more tarts are coming my way!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Julip, if you don't have Hobby Lobby, where Cathie got her lighted warmer, try Signature Candle Warmer .. this is a direct link because that site is a bit of a challenge as far as actually FINDING THINGS.

That site had the best price including shipping that I found.

Julip, I'm sorry for your Rio pain, but perhaps you could enable someone who still burns candles with that.. I think you'll like the Signature warmer.

Oh and it does come in black but that seems difficult to find. I decided the white, for me, worked, because of the white and red cherry ramis..

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Thank you Bonza, Paj, and Sea...I know you all feel my pain. lol

It is a very cool looking warmer in the black finish, so I will stick with it. It works well. It did have that "metallic" smell during the first 15 or so minutes, which made me put on the georgia peach to cover it up. After it had been on for a little longer, the smell finally dissapated.

Bonza - I just know that candy heart is going to come in handy quite a bit! And yes, the cord stower is a nice feature. It looks like a really long cord, too.

And don't I know you would gleefully send me a fresh/frozen smoothie! Just don't do it! lol

Glad to hear you are enjoying Buttercream - I have to give my sample a try as well.

Yay, Paj on your first Delphi lot buy! It is such a great way to try scents. And are you labeling everything in site yet? Just don't go nuts and label Katze!

Sea - thanks so much for posting the info on your warmer again! I don't have a Hobby Lobby, but I have heard raves about that place from people who have been to one. I will be on the lookout for a black halo warmer.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Julip Sorry about your warmer not being exactly what you thought but your "tart enablers" (titter) look terrific. (Did you have a super Valentine's Day? I hope so!)

Paj I got a labeller tonight after work :-) I'm thrilled to have one and thank you again for the heads up on that great deal. All I need now are those evasive sili things, a halo burner, and my ziplock polybags (on their way from Joely) and I can graduate into full-fledged tart queen status, lol. God, I love these tarts!

Bonza I pulled everyone I could into my office today to show them that picture of B&P cuddling. I'm just so enamoured with it--it makes my heart melt every time I look at it. I think you should forget about a paltry calendar and get that Bonza-boy into the movies. Please keep those pics coming. And Jinksy, the butt shot of your pugs in their Valentine T's was also terrific and displayed alongside the B&P pics today. Everyone thought they were absolutely adorable.

I'm off to figure out my new labeller. :-)

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Would someone mind sending some tarts to the Animal Farm?
Turns out "Prissy" is a SKUNK!
P-U!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Holly, you'll LOVE having a labeller!!!

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
I saw the discussion about Night Blooming Jasmine and wrote to Alyce to tell her I would love to try it. She wrote back that she would put it on her list of things to order. Woo Hoo!

Does anyone know if it's considered a seasonal scent? How soon should I be looking for it? I would appreciate a heads up from anyone who finds it is available (and I will do the same). Work has kept me from having time to explore at Soyful Joys as much as I would like. I have joined the Delphi Forum but haven't had time to find my around the site yet. But the list for my next order is getting longer based on all your recommendations. Thank you!!

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 3:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fabnsab a private message Print Post    
HI all, after reading all your great reviews on these tarts, I am interested. My only concern is what the oils are made from. We have a chemical free home and that is why we don't use candles. I have looked through a large portion of the archives and the website and couldn't find the answer. Any information? Thanks! WIth 7 cats, we can always use some good scents wafting through the air!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Thank you, Holly! I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day as well!

CCGal - woo hoo! Great news that you received about the NBJ! I hadn't noticed it until Bonza pointed it out, but it does sound like a wonderful floral blend. Delphi is a little difficult to maneuver around, especially if you are used to the set up of this forum, but the more you browse around, it makes a little more sense. .

There are a lot of great Delphi ladies (and several of TVCH's Best too ) on that forum who are always willing to swap and share tarts for everyone to try. Great way to try before you buy.

Welcome, Fab! Wow, 7 cats? We would love to see photos! I love their names...and would love to see their middle names, too lol.

I am not sure what the oils are made of, but I do know as a fellow cat mama that the only one to stay away from that is currently on the site is Amazing Grace. That one is made from essential oils, which are harmful to cats and birds. Alyce has a cat, too, so I am sure the other oils are pet-safe, but please feel free to email her with your question, as she is just as nice as anyone can get and will be happy to answer you when she is able. She is great at getting back to her customers promptly.

If she adds any scents made with essential oils in the future, she is sure to add a notation as she has on the Amazing Grace scent.

I hope that helps a bit, and please report back if you find out more info from Alyce!

Welcome to Tartland!



Blinking tart courtesy of Bonza!


Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
One more note, Fab - as I now realize you are more concerned with the chemical content than it simply being "pet-safe"...I am not sure of where the scent oils are derived, but I do know that with candles, I would often get headaches from the scent, smoke, everything about them. There were very few scents I could tolerate.

Alyce's soy tarts are very clean "burning", and while not all of the scents agree with me, I rarely get a headache from any of them, and I do tend to suffer from some pretty good allergies.

I will be very interested to hear any information you find out from Alyce!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Today I have Cabana Boy (retired but soon to be back!) in the family room, and thanks to the suggestion of expert blender and Queen Tart Jinksy, I have the yummiest blend of Strawberry Shortcake and Waffle Cone going in the kitchen!

Hmmm...what shall we call this one?

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Strawberry Waffle Cone Delight?

More importantly - how is Cabana Boy?

I am trying to squeeze the last minutes out of Buttercream - totally loving it.


Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Holly - happy labeling and thank you so much for showing my kits to your office - I am so proud!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Happy almost Friday! (like that means anything to me!) lol

How is everyone today?

Julip ~ Thank you so much for the link to the Criminals Blurb on CBS.