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Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Bonza- Love the ramekins. I especially like the color. I have a yellow one that I scored at Marshal's not too long ago. Love it!

Julip- I love that you labeled your oils. Separated at birth I tell ya.

Today I went to LNT and they didn't have the silicone cups. So, I'll have to try BB&B tomorrow. Went to Pier 1 also and got some more fabric lined baskets to make room for my newest order. Any excuse to organize is a good one. The first picture is of the one I already had gotten and now will just use for the bags. And the second picture is the four little ones I bought today. I copied Julip's idea and divided them into different scents...clean, dessert, perfume, and fruit. Can you tell I'm a type A? BTW- the small baskets were on sale for $2.50 each and the big one was $4. A bargain.




BTW- These baskets are all the same color, the flash is playing tricks.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Jinksy - I love, Love, LOVE your baskets and your ultra sense of order. The tarts look great that way, too!

Display: A
Execution: A

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
They look great on your counter, too!

I thought I might label the silicone cups for repeat use with the same "flavor".

I know <cough> 3 dozen.. well I think had I found them at the first BB&B I'd have just bought two dozen, but after going to THREE BB&Bs on a rainy day, they had quite a few so I grabbed two and then thought.. "why not?"

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Awww shucks. Thanks Bonza. I work hard on my organizing disorder.
I am really happy with those baskets. I love them too!

Julip- I would LOVE to see your tart organization system. I'm sure it's fabulous. Oh, and to get a glimpse of the tart enabler's personal tart stash would be a dream come true. rmao.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Sea- Thanks.
And about the silicone cups. After all that driving around in the rain, I would have done exactly the same thing when I finally found them.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Jinksy In those four small baskets, what do you have the tarts (or tarties) in? Or do tarties come in those little plastic bubble cups?

ETA: Is LNT=Linens& Things

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Holly- Yes, the tarties come in those little rectangular plastic bubble cups. They each hold six small squares. Which is equal to about 3 tarts.

Oh, and yes LNT is Linens & Things.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 6:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Good going, Sea! 3 dozen silicone cups! You will be running a true tart research factory there with all the possibilities...maybe even create your own custom blends with all those extra cups.

Jinksy - I looove those baskets. The lining is so pretty and I love the organization. The shades go really well with your kitchen. I will post a photo of my tart cart once I have it organized again! With all these new tarts coming in and all the gifting over the holidays, it looks like it has exploded lol. I need to scale down and maybe transfer some to baggies so I can cut down on the bakery bag madness. Also, the TP cases are out of hand - I really like how you've stacked them in the basket. woo hoo Pier 1, here I come.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
"Seamonkey's Tart Research Factory" - lmao - I love it!



Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Julip- Thank you. The linings seem to be a perfect match for the kitchen and living room. Those little baskets are great for dividing the scents and stacking the TP cases. Have fun at Pier 1 tomorrow. lmao.
I can't wait to see a picture of your tart cart once you have it all organized again!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    


Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 8:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Tuna Tarts - - I'll take a full bag!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 9:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
LOL Hukd - I better keep my kits away from the computer, or they are liable to try to order caseloads!


Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 6:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
I'll probably regret exposing myself in this manner here , but here...the glorious Tart Cart.









Top 2 shelves are packing/gifting supplies (note labeler lol), and then single tarts in baggies. Other drawers scents are grouped by type, and then grouped alphabetically by type of package (would you expect any less from me? rofl)

TPs stacked short side up are "vintage" TPS...they did not have the fancy TP labels yet...just a plain scent sticker. The last photo is a Rubbermaid toter with more single scents, mostly from lot buys and samplers (All tarts were not colored for a time, which is why there seems to be a lot of white ones!)

I know it looks like a lot, but I tend to go through them quickly in the fall/winter season, and with lots of gifting. Also, several of the bags and TP packs just have a couple tarts in them...I haven't had a chance to thin them out yet.

The bottom drawer holds my bakery scents, which I am woefully low on...but that should be taken care of after I receive my next order!

I am sure that is more than you ever wanted to know about tarts lol. Aren't you glad you asked me to post this, Jinksy?

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 7:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Julip "The Tart Queen". I am speechless. I just LOVE the organization. Grouped by type, then alphabetically by type of package. I've died and gone to heaven. I am very glad I asked you to post this! But, it really makes my four little baskets seem like baby sh*t now. lmao.

Exemplary use of organizing baskets. Shows the disorder is in full swing. A++++.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Are you kidding? Those adorable baskets will be mine on my next trip to Pier 1. I have to keep this monstrosity upstairs, so I need a cute system for downstairs tarts. The bulk of the collection stays up, but then I keep regular use tarts and samples downstairs. I used to use the big basket shown on top of the 'cart', but it doesn't lend itself well to organization like your basket system does.

Disorder is right!. But at least we are neat and tidy. lol

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Here's a great website that Alyce posted on her message board about essential oils and cats:

http://thelavendercat.com/

The only current tart of Alyce's that you cannot melt around cats is Amazing Grace. Another one she had was Instant Karma, but she no longer makes that one. Just wanted to mention it, though, just in case one ends up in any lot buys you might buy from her swap and sell board.

Also, the above should not be melted around birds, although Alyce doesn't think that any tarts should be melted around birds, even in the next room, to be safe.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - it is even greater than I anticipated!

Do you have a license to operate? No matter what you say, I believe it's a retail operation!

I am not worthy, O Tart Queen - it is magnificent.
Display - A
Execution - A
Organization - A
Inventory - A++++


Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Ohhh..you caught me, Bonza. You are right, and here are my little worker bees:






As you can see, they are all taking a break, but you should see how fast they can pump out those tarts!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - you have the cutest worker bees of all time! I love the kits just barely asleep and waking up for the photo, and Daphne in all her glory with the new ball toy!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - have you considered a Wall-O-Bins for your tart business?





Pajomu
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07-26-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pajomu a private message Print Post    
Well...I have joined the soy tart mania. I ordered a tart warmer and it is on its way. I found a "stylish" gray and black warmer on eBay. I probably paid too much for it, but just like the looks of it more than the white one from Michaels. Some tarts are coming with the warmer, but they are not from Soyful Joys. I will be placing an order there as soon as I can decide on some scents. I don't want a lot to start with, so if anyone has suggestions for a newbie I'd love it. I don't really like flowery smells and I like fruit smells as long as they aren't too strong. I'm sure I'll end up choosing bakery scents. I love vanilla, so I think I'll go with VHS (couldn't figure that one out for a while!). But other than that I'm not sure.

I love seeing all of the organization!
Bonza...wow! Can you come to my house sometime and organize for me?
Julip, love your Tart Cart! I couldn't be that organized in my wildest dreams! Thanks for sharing.
Jinksy, you got the round basket with the handles at Pier 1 for $4? I'll have to make a trip there very soon!

Btw, I think I'm going kitty "shopping" this weekend. I'm hoping to check out a couple animal shelters on Saturday. Looking for two siblings, hopefully both males or one male, one female. I've heard too many bad things about having two females.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Oh Bonza, the Wall of Dreams,..Dream a Little Dream, that is. hee. If I had enough tarts to fill those babies up, I'd be calling the men in the white coats myself!

And yes, wasn't it nice of the kits to wake up for me? They are just so put upon. lol

Paj - Is your warmer just like the Michael's ones, but in the grey and black? I have looked at those very ones on ebay, and in different colors, and I love how those look! Some sellers also sell matching crocks, and some have a design on them.

As for scents, your tastes sound much like mine. I suggest picking out a few Tarty Parts in scents that sound appealing, and/or pick up a Sampler Surprise pack found in the "other scents" category. I pick one up just about every order. Sometimes I get scents I would have never dreamed I would like, only for them to become favorites. Those packs are different with every order because they depend on what else is being poured the week your order goes out.

One fruit scent to definitely try is Blackberry Sage. It is my very favorite fruit scent. Coconut Milk & Peaches, Ginger Peach, Strawberry Preserves and Blueberry Verbena are also great, though the last 2 might be too strong for you. I don't like too strong scents either, but these I enjoy a lot.Strawberry Preserves I mostly use as a blender with a cookie scent to make strawberry cookie scents.

Bakery scents, I am sure you have read the raves here. Banana Nut Bread, Vanilla Hazelnut Swirl, and Waffle Cone are my top 3 faves right now. I also really like Cini Buns.

And good luck with your kitty search this weekend! Those are going to be very lucky kitties to go home with you. We will be expecting photos!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 1:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Julip's intervention is set for January 25th. Jinksy, does that give you time to get back from your Caribbean cruise? Bonza, Sea is that date good for you?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Girlies ... don't forget to bring your Sea-designed purple velvet encased Tarts to Go™ travel pack to the intervention (convention)!!

heh heh