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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Buyers Banter: Soyful Joys - The Candle Alternative (ARCHIVES): Archive through February 09, 2006 users admin

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Joely
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09-24-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Julip ~ EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT ... denial is one word for it!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
embarrassed came to mind too

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Jinksy - thanks, Sistah!

Let's all face it - we're not happy unless we've got an order brewing in the basket, one in the pipeline and another on the way!

I think I mentioned my order somewhere, didn't I? I'm quite sure I am not in denial. There's just no way.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I am announcing the arrival of two burners from Tartburners.com. Must go unpack for review...

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
tee hee Joely - be proud! Simply squirreling away for the winter, right? Gotta keep the nest cozy, even in the "So Cal Winter".

Bonza - you are so right - we have to keep those tarts moving. Besides, we are supporting America's soy bean farmers, after all!

woo hoo! New tart burners! Did you get two of the same? If not, which is the other one?

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I got the plug-in and also this one, to match our computers.



Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 6:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Oh, that's right - how could I forget. Hope they are both winners!

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 6:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Bonza- RMAO! No truer words have been spoken regarding our tart addictions. "Let's all face it - we're not happy unless we've got an order brewing in the basket, one in the pipeline and another on the way!"

Joely
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09-24-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
bwah ha ha ha!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    




Tart gif courtesy of Bonza.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 10:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    


Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 7:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Tartettes, Today I've been going thru tarts like crazy. I put on blueberry cheesecake and hated it, then love potion which was really strong, and now I'm on to maybe baby. It's still warming but so far so good. And that's just in the office. Upstairs is chocolate mint cookie souffle and downstairs coconut cream pie. I just put those on, so the jury's still out.

BTW, Bonza- How did those warmers work out? Are they nice? Does the plug-in one work out in the bathroom?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Jinksy - Sounds like you are working hard to put a dent in that tart stash before your next order arrives! I have all the scents you mentioned, but I have not tried any of them. I have been scared to try the Blueberry Cheesecake - was it too sweet? I am wondering if the Maybe Baby will be too powdery. I don't think I have even smelled the real thing, but I got it based on the fact that I like Benefit products.

I just switched my tarts out to Amour de Cacao (one of my very faves!) and Mary Ellen's Tropical Paradise Cake. The last one is a sample I have had forever. It is too early to really judge yet, but for right now that one is a pleasant enough bakery scent - not a *wow* scent for me.

Bonza - looking forward to the new warmer reviews!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I am trying the silver warmer right now - it's great. I have to dash out for a bit but when I return I'll post pics of both warmers and turn on the plug-in to properly review both.

So stay tuned.....

Oh, I am trying Falling In Love right now and it's quite nice. Blackberry, vanilla, musk - nothing overpowering - I like it.

Joely
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09-24-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Tarty Gals!

This morning I am using up the last of my cin sticks from a week or so ago and then I just had to put on the So Van yesterday, thanks to B, but since it wasn't cured, I only tried it for a little while (love it!) and then let it cool and put on a Anita's Vanilla Bean Noel.

Tarty Hardy!

btw: I love the Blueberry Marbled Cheesecake. Crazy how scents are good for some and bad for others!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Mmmm...sounds like it smells wonderful in your house, Joely! I hope you, Kael, and Kaden are feeling good today.

It is funny how scents we like can completely turn other's stomachs - our different nose preferences works out perfect, though...I always know there is going to be a loving home for most of the tarts I don't care for. You get all my too-sweet-for-me ones.

Bonza - so glad to hear you are enjoying your new silver warmer!

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
I tried lavender this morning, but didn't even let it get all the way melted before I took it off and put on BNB! I'll try it again sometime, and see if it gets better for me after it's warmed for a while, but right now it just had an obnoxious scent that was starting to give me a headache! The BNB started smelling wonderful as soon as I put it on!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Warmer Report:

First, the Ceramic Warming Pad, 20w
The actual width of the heating plate is 3 3/4". At 20w it's hotter than the Candlesense 17w, but I'm not sure that will affect the life of the tart. This warmer comes in many, many colors and has a tiny red light on the front - an advantage to easily see if it's on or not. On/off switch on the cord. I photographed it next to the Candlesense so you can see the size difference.




Next, the Plug-In Tart Burner
As a nightlight it's not very bright, but as a handy tart warmer it works really well. Having two curious cats, I was concerned about how stable the bowl sits in the base, and it's secure enough - at least it can't be easily tipped. I photographed it below showing how far it is from the nearest kitty vantage point - I don't think a cat or a human will bother it. I don't know if I'd use it at a plug that allows complete cat access - not sure about that yet.

A whole tart fits in the bowl (first photo). I also cut down a sili-cup and am trying it for the first time with the the sili-cup and a TP. It's been on for about 30 minutes and it's not totally melted yet, but there is a light scent going.




I am very happy with both of these.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Regarding the "nightlight" aspect of the Plug-In Tart Warmer: it might prevent you from walking into the wall in the dark, but it doesn't provide any real light. There just aren't enough holes in the pottery.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - thanks so much for the terrific reviews and photos, as always.


I can see that the black is a perfect choice - it looks terrific with your adorable black/pink powder room accessories. And I love your niche art!

Both warmers look like winners. Thanks for the great detailed information. You never leave a question unanswered.

Merry - I seem to have problems with most straight florals as opposed to the blends, too. Do you have any vanilla-type scents on hand? Maybe I bit of that will mellow out the lavender a bit. You can't beat BNB!

ETA: Bonza - looking forward to further updates on the night-light warmer. Do you think it is taking an especially long time to melt the tart, even though it is only a couple of watts lower than the Candlesense?

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the suggestion, Julip! I do have some Vaniglia Del Madagascar, so I might try to blend them tomorrow. Hopefully that will be a good combo!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - thanks. I think it took a bit longer to melt. I'll pay closer attention next time I start a TP on another warmer, just to see how long that takes.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Merry - be sure to report back how it works out - VDM and Lavender sounds like it will make a great combo!

Bonza - "Colorblind Julip" would like to amend her previous post - I love your black/white checked powder room accessories.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Bonza- Great reviews and great pictures of your new warmers. I really like that plug-in one. I was worried it would cover both outlets, but I can see that's not a problem at all. I just wish the night-light was a little more functional. But, I still like it!

Julip- I completely agree about, "our different nose preferences works out perfect, though...I always know there is going to be a loving home for most of the tarts I don't care for." So true, works our great:-)

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Tart update, maybe baby and chocolate mint cookie souffle didn't work out. And I tried pink sugar briefly. Boy, I'm flying through my supply today. Which is great because I have more supply on the way. lmao. I've got the southern vanilla on now and it's terrific, very buttery. Coconut cream pie was the only only to make the cut from this morning. It's very nice but way too light of a throw, which I find happens with the coconut scents for me. And last but not least, I just put on Mary Ellen's Tropical Paradise Cake. My warmers were working overtime today. lmgo.