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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 11:31 am
O.K. Sea...manic? I don't think so...caring and comforting but not manic! As far as the tarts go, I tend to like soft, sorta sweet (just a little, though), clean and a bit flowery. I have Amazing Grace and Baby Grace perfume and like that type of scent. I also use Dial Spring Water shower soap if any of you know what that smells like. I also tend to like the baby powdery type smells. And as far as bakery scents go, nothing really sweet. I have a feeling I might like the cini buns one but not sure. Does anyone have any suggestions before I take the plunge? Could someone point me in the direction of info on making a file for oneself? Thanks...much aprreciated!
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 11:33 am
Quick question...I just noticed I mispelled a word in my last post. Is there a way to correct the mispelling before I post or do I have to cancel the post and start all over again?
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 11:42 am
I just thought of something I think I should maybe think about before taking the "PLUNGE!" After you are finished burning one tart, does that smell linger on in the room, or house, or whatever (I live in an apartment). If so, for how long? And if it does, would it work against the next tart I decide to burn? Should the next tart be something that would blend nicely with the previous tart so the two smells don't clash? Sorry...more than one question but all related to each other. Thanks!!!
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 11:51 am
Hi Baby, with the scents you mentioned liking, I would highly suggest pure grace. The amazing grace is the only one that can't be used if you have a cat or bird because of certain oils contained in it. As for cini-buns it's really nice but not sure if it's too sweet for you or not. You can't go wrong with banana nut bread. Everyone loves that. It is definitely not too sweet. About editing- You have a ten minute limit after posting. Just click on the symbol to the right of the time on your original post and fix it. I use it constantly. lol. Lastly, I've never noticed any lingering smells afterwards. That should not be a problem whatsoever.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:07 pm
Julip- Good advice on the buttercream crunch. I think I'll give it another try somewhere down the road. As for todays selections, I can already tell they will be around for day two. Loving all of them equally. That baked apples one is scrumptious. You are so right about the DH approved list. Mine is crazy for bnb, vanilla hazelnut swirl, and boysenberry butter cookie. BTW- I'm so jealous you've got LRZ on the warmer. I can't wait to get mine. Bonza- I really liked that movie Man On Fire with Denzel! I was captivated the whole time just waiting to see what was going to happen. Good one! Sea- lmao over Karibou truffle and label. How does that label smell? Is it a good mix?
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:10 pm
Thanks Jinsky! Do you have any thoughts on the "clean" type smells? I will be off the puter for awhile but will check back in a bit. I really should stay off permanently. I think if I keep coming back here, I definitely will develop addictions...HELP, CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:28 pm
Just a quick post-and-run to let you all know that Kohls has some super cute ramekins (similar to Pier 1's) on sale! Kitchen Select Ramekins
I was so good and did not buy any (ain't ya proud? ), but I am thinking I may break down before the end of the week. They are normally $16.99, on sale for $8.49 for a set of 4. On the website they only show red and blue, but in-store they also had light apple green and butter yellow, the 2 colors I am thinking about. 
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:34 pm
Baby- No problem. I actually think the pure grace one is the perfect clean smell for me. Very soap and water not perfumy at all. As far as some others, I find seaside and ocean mist to be very nice. Maybe hold out and see what the others have to say. Good luck deciding and keep us posted.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:37 pm
Julip- those are great and the price is right. I would really like some more yellow ones as I only have the one. Maybe a visit to Kohl's is in order for tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:41 pm
Dlmmo- Great selection! Your house is going to smell delicious. Congrats on your first of many orders. Let's see how long it takes you to place a second order. Bwa ha ha.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:46 pm
Baby- I just opened you your own folder. I'm not sure how to link you to it, but just go to member's folders and click on a-c and you'll see it there. You already have one post. Enjoy
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:51 pm
Baby - I gravitate to all the scents that have anything sort of "beachy" in the title and so far, love most of them. They are clean and fresh without the introduction of cleaning products like Windex and Tide. lol. I'm with Jinksy on Seaside and Ocean Mist. Also, I am liking Beach Baby a ton, and I just received a Tarty Part of Beach, which I have high hopes for.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 12:52 pm
Julip - those are great ramekins.... I wonder if I can resist? Dimmo - congrats on your super order. Woo Hoo!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 1:54 pm
Baby, I completely agree with Jinksy about Banana Nut Bread.. definitely not too sweet. Actually, I'm not sure if any of the bakery I've tried so far is what I'd term sweet.. Gardenia Blossom is sweet but authentic. To me the bakery scents I like are buttery (if that makes sense..) I adore Blackberry Sage! And Judy's Japanese Pear and Ginseng.. not that they are the same, at all but they both bring a sense of peace in a way.. As for "clean" scents.. maybe Jinksy can add to this and I haven't ever smelled Grace, pure or amazing (and will never experience amazing since I have kitties) but I consider Blackberry Sage to be clean and Judy's Japanese Pear and Ginseng. I've found that scents do linger, in a good way, but I've never had any problem when I go to the next scent.. Jinksy, I think perhaps the label adds a bit of je ne sais quoi RMAO!! I took the KT off the warmer and fished out the label before setting it up to cool.. I'm trying the half tart of Butterscotch Brulee to see if it is wonderful or terrible.. I have to say, your DH likes some good scents!! I like all three of his favorites.. You are so wise to have a whole bag of LRZ on the way! I know I must order a whole bag next time but am grateful that I ordered at all, the tarty parts.. YUMMY! Julip Dang, those are simply adorable ramekins! Do I really want to wash my hair and venture out to Kohl's? Sigh.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 1:59 pm
Baby here's a LINK to your folder!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 2:04 pm
Dlmmo, a great list!! Free Dozen - hard to go wrong with free (hmm) Banana Nut Bread Tarts - a universal favorite Cini Buns Tarts - I have some to try Amazing Grace T Tarts - I have cats, so cannot have this scent Sampler Surprise Pack Tarts - you should get quite a variety here Judy's Japanese Pear & Ginseng Tarts - EXCELLENT CHOICE!! I hope you love it as I do.. Tarty Parts, Blackberry Sage - Another universal and wonderful scent Ginger Lime Tarts - I have one tart from a sampler bag, yet to be tried.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 2:18 pm
Awwwwhhhhh, thanks Jinsky for opening a folder for me...it's greatly appreciated! I will head over there to check it out as soon as I finish with this post. Bonza, thanks for the feedback. I have always gravitated to the clean smells. There have been a few I have not liked but most are great. I did have Beach Baby as a definite on my list. The description of it really sounds like me. I think I am going to try a little of each type so I can get a feel for all that Alyce has to offer. As soon as I finish breaking down and feel I ABSOLUTELY MUST place an order, Beach Baby will be coming to this residence! Sea, thank you also for the great feedback. Buttery makes sense to me. I am wondering if I would like the Cini Buns or the Banana Nut Bread better. I guess I should just stop stalling here and get a move on with it and order. If you had to pick just one, either the BS or JJPG, Sea, what would it be? I could definitely use some peace around here as things have been pretty stressful lately. Is it, for sure definitely, A-O.K. to use one type of Grace and not the other? I guess I hesitate because if I lost Miss Baby, I know I would lose it! So, maybe I should be cautious and just stay away from the Gracie one's??? Thanks guys so much for making me feel welcome. Sea, thanks for the link to my very own folder and Jinsky thanks for taking the time to set it up!!!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 2:52 pm
Hi Baby - Amazing Grace is the only scent that Alyce carries currently that is unsafe for cats. It has essential oils, which are dangerous to have around cats and birds. Here is a great link explaining this issue: Essential Oils Dangerous to Cats and Birds Everything else is safe for you to try! If Alyce adds any scent that has essential oils, she will post a warning under the scent name, so not to worry. :o)
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 2:56 pm
I am currently warming my first-ever Boysenberry Butter Cookie, and may I just say.... yum!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 3:02 pm
Dlmmo - yay on your first order, and bravo on great usage on spinny guy! You picked out a terrific order. I am sure you are going to enjoy all of them, and I predict you will be back for more! If you get tempted to place your 2nd order while waiting for the first to arrive, you will be in good company, as many here have done just that. Bwa ha ha. Baby - It sounds like a sampler bag may just be the thing for you. Try out a couple of Tarty Parts that sound like definite likes for you, and then also get a sampler. You may be surprised at what scents you end up liking! I have found some in my samplers that I would never have dreamed I would like, only to have them turn into favorites.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 3:04 pm
Bonza - isn't that one delicious? I must have more of those. I was thrilled to get a full tart in my last sampler. Jillian Barberie was just on tv right now on the NFC on Fox! Oh how I miss Good Day Live and wish I could get Good Day L.A.!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 3:05 pm
OOH, so happy you like it, Bonza! A real favorite of mine!. The Butterscoth Brulee is a bit strong.. I actually like it but don't see an order, simply because there are so many I like better.. Berry Brulee, for instance. Baby, I don't know what to recommend.. BS is loved by all but.. heck I love 'em both! They are different but equally peaceful for me. JJP&G is more "different" though. I have the BS Body Mist which is wonderful and my order that I hope Alyce is working on contains BS boty lotion and JJP&G body mist. Julip kindly told me about spritzing bedding with the mist and that is a great use.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 3:07 pm
Banana Nut Bread and Blackberry Sage are 2 of the most universally liked tart scents I can think of off the top of my head. Those seem to be winners with male and female alike. I agree with everyone else's assessments on favorites above. There are few that I really don't like!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 3:20 pm
Jinksy - I thought of you instantly when I saw the yellow ramekins. I think you'd really like them. I am beginning to think I *need* both the green and yellow. Too bad they didn't have purple as well. Also, Bed Bath & Beyond has a hot plate warmer in their candle section. $14.99, though (it was packaged with some scented oils)! The Michaels ones are such a bargain. BB&B also has a coffee mug/warmer combo in their coffee machine section. I think that one is still $9.99. The mug would work, although a bit hard to pop out the old wax if you don't use the liners.
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 4:38 pm
Hi everyone Well, I just spent a great afternoon with Alyce. We met in Starbucks where she had her favorite coffee, Cinnamon Dolce Latte, the scent of which she has now successfully duped and will be offering in her Valentine Day selection, LOLOL. "Cinnamon Dolce Tarts" It got up into the 80's here today so we sat outside for a couple of hours drinking coffee and chatting. A very nice day indeed. Here's what I got in my sampler pack: 1 Fresh Cut Rose 1 Scentual Addiction 1 Judy's Jap Pear & Ginseng 1 Blackberry Sage 1 Love Spell 1 Cotton Blossom l Lovely 1 Vanille Banane 2 Fruit slices 1 Karibu Truffle 1 Cinnamon Stick 1 Cherry Vanilla and 1-TP of BNB Needless to say, I'm very happy with it 
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