Friday, February 11, 2011

Things That Smell Good

I love things that smell good.  Candles, incense, potpourri....We've added a few new things to our shop.

We put candles back in our shop and will keep them there....forever. 

 Candles 

We're adding candles as the scent strikes me.  

One is a tribute to my trip to Mendocino in 1999.  John and I spent the whole day walking the beach, playing with the chipmunk and enjoying the fresh beach air. It was a perfect day.
One is a custom and completely original blend of Cocoa butter, hints of lemon, lime, orange and pineapple followed by coconut and caramel and base notes of coconut milk, vanilla bean, buttercream and musk. Truly a one-of-a-kind coconut blend. Totally complex it is the best coconut blend I have ever smelled.

Two is a tribute to Muir Woods. Walking amoungst these ginormous red wood trees, breathing the fresh air and realizing just how small everything is in comparrision is breathtakingly awesome.
Two is a custom blend of Sandalwood (Amyris), Sweet Orange and Cedar essential oils.

Three is a tribute to being happy. Sounds cheesy but it's a fact. When I smell this candle I do nothing but smile. Sweet Orange essential oil has been blended Indian Sandalwood to make the exquisite masterpiece we call Orangalwood (The Candle That Cannot Be Named). Why the phunkie name, you ask? Well...My husband and girls like to take the name of the essential oils I use and play with them. Orangalwood is what they came up with. An old high school friend (Thanks, Glenn) came up with the (The Candle That Cannot Be Named)part. I liked it so much we're going to use both. It's an amazing blend....trust us.

Four is delicious. A blend of lemon and lime essential oils with vanilla fragrance it smells like a citrus meringue pie. Don't eat it, please.

Five is a tribute to romance. Corny? Nope. Juliette is a romantic blend of lavender, orange and peppermint essential oils and is the perfect candle for romantic settings.

Six is all about one's journey through life. Cedar Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli essential and fragrance oils come together for a unisex candle for everyone. Deep, spiritual, simple and uneventful. However you choose to view it this is for you.

We have the option of buying 5 full sized candles or 5 (4) oz candles.  You can choose which you would like or let us choose for you.  I am also going to do two and three candle selections.  I know a lot of people have commitment issues and I do hope to change that for you.  Our candles are awesome....or so we're told. :~)

We're making incense, too.  

I started with cones.  I don't like cones.  I DO love the sticks we are working with.  


I am having SO much fun with incense.  Creating awesome EO blends and using some fantabulous essential oils.  Blending is a passion I've had for years (we all know this) and applying it to incense is a major BONUS for me.  Right now we have 
Sandalwood Vanilla
Mardi Gras -- citrus, soft floral and vetiver, musk and ylang.  AWESOME!
Dave --  Chocolate Sandalwood and loosely based on my love for Dave Navarro
Secrets --Black Pepper & Amber....super sensual
Spiced Apple
Romance (Amber Romance VS Type)
I have a ton of essential oil blends I plan to make as time allows.  I would love some ideas.  i have the standard patchouli, dragons blood and the like but I would love to keep going with the interesting blends and out of the box scents.  Ordinary is boring.

  

1 comments:

Lisa BTB said...

I didn't know you made incense. Off to check out your shop.