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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 5:43 am
Julip- I already see another order in the works. lmao. My list is growing everyday. Let's see I've got sugar cookie(now that you've said it's even better), strawberry cheesecake, baked apples, and cinibuns. The last two days the house has smelled heavenly with those bottom three going. The scents started to fad so I just changed them out. Today on the warmers, I have sugared vanilla glaze(thanks to Joely), vanilla bean and anita's vanilla bean noel. I just put them on, so I'll get back to you on those. Sea- You ramekin collection is coming along quite nicely. Great selections. That's great news about your order. Can't wait to hear the reviews and find out what your surprise bag is. And you too, Bonza!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 5:49 am
Jinksy - I'm on the site right this minute, and I'm hyperventilating because I can't find one scent I planned to order and had in my cart yesterday. I just sent a panicky SOS email to Alyce, and on pins and needles waiting for her reply. ::Breathe:: ::Breathe:: There seems to have been a lot of sell outs overnight - I guess she just updated the site recently. The fact that my scent is gone does not bode well - it may be gone for good. Your order sounds great! Have you started to smell the Anita's Vanilla Bean Noel one yet? If you like caramelly scents, you should like it - that is one scent that does not agree with me. I did send one to Joely, though...Joely, have you tried that one yet? It is a really popular one, so I was surprised I didn't like it.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 8:09 am
Julip- Oh no! Hopefully she hasn't run out of it. That would be a major bummer. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Anita's vanilla bean Noel is great, it has a nice buttery caramel scent with an undertone of musky vanilla. I absolutely love it and would reorder. The vanilla bean is nice, it smells exactly of your standard vanilla candle. And the sugar vanilla glaze I'm just okay about. It reminds me of the buttercream warming, kinda boring like warming sugar.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 8:50 am
Thank you for your support, Jinksy. RMAO. <phew!> Well, I found out that the supplier for said scent hiked up their costs on Alyce, so she decided to discontinue it since it was not a popular scent (although a favorite of hers). She said she did have 2 tarty parts stashed that were mine if I wanted them. Stashed discontinued tarts? Are you kidding? My hoarding order is about ready to go in. lmao
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 8:54 am
Oh, and I'm glad you like the Anita's Vanilla Bean Noel! If I get anymore in samplers, I will know who to send them to. It must have been the "musky" part that got me. I bought AVBN back when TPs were not available, based on reviews, so I had a whole bag to deal with (it was in my very first order). I even tried to "cut" the scent a bit with a 1/2 coffee bean tart, but the musk still found me. I sold off the rest in lots, which is a great way to cut down on the tart stash to make room for more. Thanks for your other reviews, Jinksy!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:06 am
We shall call this Vanilla Day! Just to keep with the theme, I just started warming Vanilla Del Madagascar (type). Have not tried until now. As I have probably mentioned one too many times, I was a plain-Jane-vanilla candle person until tarts came into my life. I must love Vanilla Bean for that reason. I do have a bag of Sugared Vanilla Glaze on the way, but I got it to use with Fresh Squeezed Oranges, so am now curious about how it is alone. Thanks for the heads-up, Jinksy.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:19 am
I just started Bedtime Bath a bit ago. Love it - thanks for the enable, Jinksy! I keep smelling it as I am running around getting things done around here, and I keep thinking to myself "what is that nice scent I keep smelling?" D'oh! Hello? Bedtime Bath! I have a TP of this in my shopping cart as I prepare my order, but I think it is going to be upgraded to a full bag before the day is through. And Bonza, please keep us posted on the Vaniglia del Madagascar. It sounds so yummy. I guess I could pop in the sample you sent, but I have a fresh Vanilla Hazelnut Swirl going in that one. 
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:34 am
Vanilla Day!

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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:50 am
I love that it's Vanilla Day! I'm going to go search for my Anita's Vanilla Bean right now! And then maybe I'll put on Sugared Vanilla with FSO! Ya know B, I sent those to you in two bags so that you could try them alone. tee hee!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:52 am
But Joely... I just had to try them together - I could not resist! 
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 9:58 am

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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 10:18 am
B ~ I know, I know. It was my enticing description of the blend that called to you, huh? lol Love the pictures! Very Cute! I don't know if I've every shared, but I have 16 white pier one rami's and the only reason why is because I like to entertain and mexican food is usually on the menu... so I have them for Salsa (AND NOW TARTS!) Julip ~ if you like bedtime bath it's exactly the Johnson's and Johnson's Nighttime Soothing Baby Wash! Exactly! It reminds me of my boys taking a bath! Which reminds me of the cleanup, which isn't so relaxing for me! bwah ha!
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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 10:48 am
Tart Report: Okay Sugared Vanilla is very soft to me and smells sorta like cotton candy would taste, but it's really light and not overpowering. I will be adding the FSO soon because I love that combo, but maybe only half a party tart of it because I don't know that I got much of the vanilla scent once the orange is in there! Love Anita's Vanilla Bean... I haven't smelled too much of the musky smell, but I think I'll like it anyway! It's a by again scent for me. I don't think it would mix with the FSO as well as the SV. whew. 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:09 am
I'm out of sync. I started two tarties of Pear Berry last night and they are now slowly melting in the red cherry jubilee ramekin.. the jury is out on this scent for me so far.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:15 am
I am loving Vaniglia del Madagascar - and Julip, that may be the first time I've spelled it correctly... I can smell the vanilla bean but the addition of Madagascar vanilla orchid and amber is really a heavenly combination. I think a bag order is imminent.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:16 am
Bonza - thank you so much for the photo comparison. We can always count on you for the best illustrations and examples, whatever it may be. I love love those ramis. I was just going to get the apple green and yellow, but the blue is looking mighty tempting too. <sigh> Sea, I have not tried the Pear Berry yet, but I have a sample. Hopefully it develops into a nicer scent soon. Joely - I think I will try the Sugared Vanilla by itself next time. I think DH might like it better. I think it was the combo with the FSO that was making it too overpowering for him. Thanks for the reviews! And LOL about the Bedtime Bath reminding you of crazy splashy bathtime! I can see why that would not be soothing to you. More like get your heart racing like you've run a marathon. LOL
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:17 am
Oh please, Bonza - order a bunch of TPs of Vaniglia del Madagascar instead of a whole bag - I would love to see all the versions you come up with! 
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:23 am
Happy Vanilla Day! My house smells delicious right about now. Bonza- if you like vanilla candles, you are going to love sugared vanilla glaze as much as vanilla bean. It has warmed up to be a very nice warmed vanilla sugar. I'm positive you will like it on it's own. OMG, can I just rave some more about the AVBN tart. I love LOVE it! Julip- I will happily and thankfully accept any donations of it from your future sampler packs. lol. Julip- I'm so glad you're loving the bedtime bath. Isn't it heavenly? I love how your tarty parts are growing to a bag as the day goes on. Oh, I'm so curious about the discontinued tarty parts you are getting from Alyce. Do tell. What could they be that you wanted them so badly? Or was is just the fact that you might not be able to get them that set your heart racing? lmao. I've been there. As I always say, discontinued = must have. Joely- I can completely understand why you would not find that scent relaxing. It probably has the opposite effect for you. rmgo.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:29 am
Hi guys, Not sure if anyone is interested or not..just noticed J.C. Penney has a section for Yankee Candle. I am not sure if this is new or not..just noticed it for the first time. I haven't had a chance to check it out so I am not sure what all they have or prices. To be honest, I am not even sure how good Yankee Candle is? Thought I would post the info in case anyone is interested. Jinksy..still looking for the pugsy warmer. Nothing yet but will let you know if I find something. I never realized there are soooooo many warmers!
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:31 am
It really is vanilla day! I've also got Vaniglia del Madagascar going, and it really is a very pleasant scent!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:42 am
Julip - - but I know Alyce would fiz everthing up for me! 
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Dlmmo
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 11:55 am
My process for tarts: 1. Read all the posts and develop tart envy. 2. Order tarts 3. Buy ramekins (found a Kitchen Aid set of four at Macy's in a beautiful Cinnamon color for $9.99). 4. Go find that warmer you have stashed in the garage. 5. Wait for tarts to arrive and then cure. Steps 1 thru 3 done!

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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 12:06 pm
.... I can see car keys in hands... cars heading for Macy's right now... Dimmo - we cheer your process and wish you a speedy delivery and cure time!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 1:38 pm
Baby - YC is/was one of my favorite paraffin wax company, but for myself I would often get a headache from most candle scents. I think it was Joely that mentioned many paraffin wax scents smelling "artificial", which I agree with. There was only one or two "bakery scents" I could endure in YC - but in Soyful Joys, it is what I have most of. And I don't get headaches. That is just me, though - I'm quite sensitive to scents. Having said that, one of my favorite YC scents is Buttercream, and I believe it is the January scent of the month (25% off, I think), if anyone else likes that one!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 1:41 pm
Dlmmo - I love your 5 step tart starter program! You are more than halfway there! And curses that I no longer live near a Macy's. That cinnamon color is beautiful, and the ramies are adorable!
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