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HeavenScent Soy Candle - "Hot Apple Pie" (YUM)

12/30/2011

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    HeavenScent Soy Candles is a unique candle company started by Lynne Tracy in 2005.  But wait....why are they kinda unique?!  Let me explain why I favor this company now over several other brands.
    When you order from this company, they want you to have the perfect candle that fits YOUR style and personality, or even have it match your room! Still confused? Well, you get to pick scent(obviously), the color of the soy wax you'd like in your jar and the type of wick you'd like (regular wick, no wick, wood wick). I love the idea of customization! It makes it feel like it's your own. With that being said, you can also have the option of incorporate a logo or special message on the jar.   
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    Why soy wax instead of regular old candle wax? "Soy candles are made from all natural renewable ingredients. By purchasing soy candles you are helping American farmers. Once the soy beans are harvested they are pressed into wax flakes. HeavenScent Soy Candles uses these flakes along with natural dyes and scented oils to create a premium candle. These candles have a wide variety of benefits over traditional candles.
  • Made from an all natural renewable resource
  • Burns cleaner than traditional candles (No black soot around the top of the jar)
  • Supports US farmers
  • Lasts 50‰ longer than traditional candles
  • Soy Candles are made with non-toxic materials
    When burned, soy candles last longer because they burn cooler than traditional paraffin wax candles. Additionally, soy candles are less likely to trigger allergies because they burn cleanly and do not produce as much soot and smoke. "
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    Upon receiving my candle I loved the simple packaging and the plaid ribbon tied around the rim of the jar. To me, it gives a "homey" feeling. Also, it has a note card attached to it with their logo and a suitable Chinese proverb "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness".
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inside the card
    How did it smell? I can honestly say that I can definitely smell the apple scent. I like my candles strong and able to fill up the whole room with the aroma. This candle did that when I just took off the cap and didn't even light it yet! So when I lit it, the sweetness of the candle really came out and pulled the whole 'apple pie' feeling in the air as if there was one baking in the oven. I believe it's because the sweet sugary scent along with the apples pulls it all together. 5 STARS!
   
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    If this may sound like something you'd love your house smelling like, I suggest you visit their website or Facebook to learn more!
                                                                                -Dianna
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Joseph Thomas TRUE Candles (By Alyx)

12/30/2011

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Joseph Thomas True Candles is a luxury candle company located in Springfield, KY. It was founded by John Mudd and Craig Stevenson in 2003.  



Ok, so who is Joseph Thomas? 
The name is a combination of John and Craig's middle names. 
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The goal was to create gender nuetral, attractive, enviornment creating pieces.

"They designed the products knowing that to be successful they must adhere to three basic principles:

Packaging must display beautifully, be gift-ready, and have a secondary use. 

Fragrance is a critical part of the home experience thus must be complicated but designed to be layered, in that any combination allows the buyer to create their own custom home fragrance.

They would use only the highest quality materials for the highest quality consumers. Only the most exclusive botanicals, oils, fabrics, and packaging are ever used."
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They had immediate great success due to their dedication and love of what they did. 

Joseph Thomas True Candles was even commissioned to create a fragrance specifically for Nieman Marcus department stores, Delphinium, a candle they still produce now. (Nieman Markus no longer carries these candles)
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In 2007 John became the sole owner and shortly after in 2008 he passed away. 

Due to his death, the company ceased manufacturing until 2009 when a couple named Gary and Gail Jarboe stepped in. The couple were big fans of the company and thought it would be a shame for such great products to just dissapear off the market. 

After talking with John's family, they resumed manufacturing with the same standards John used. 
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All products come "instantly giftable" in a decorative reusable box or organza bag. 


The stainless steel labels add to the clean, modern, luxurious look of their products. 

I recieved ( as you can see from my pictures ) the Votive Collection. 

"The Collection contains all nine traditional Joseph Thomas fragrances in beautiful votive sized candles allowing the consumer to create and burn all their favorite combinations making this a spectacular gift."

I was also sent two more votives for consideration. 
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Not only do these candles look great, they are great quality.

They use one pound of fragrance oils for every ten pounds of wax, which is a lot compared to most other candle companies. 
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This set retails for $57.00 on their website. 

Until a few changes are made, purchases can be made by phone or email. See their website for details. 
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To visit their website and view all their products and read their full story CLICK HERE
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These votives look great. They are simple, yet classy looking, and will match many decors. 
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My favorites of the eleven scents I have received are Snow and Thistle and Moss.

Snow smells to me like a mix of cucumber melon and peppermints. Although that sounds gross, it smells refreshing and modern. 

Thistle and Moss is a sexy dark but not overpowering cologne type smell. 
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Fragrance Descriptions: From their site.

Dogwood Blossom - A delicate blend of celadon tea & airy ozone fragrances finishes sweet & powdery for a fragrance as delicate as its namesake.

Forsythia - Rich delicate florals layered with green notes of bradford cucumber, fresh grass and clary sage render a richly unisex fragrance.

Jacaranda - Sharp ocean notes mixed with clean cotton tones create an intoxicating fresh linen fragrance.

Lychee nut - Marine & jungle notes mingle to create a soft, sultry Asian blend worthy of geisha girls everywhere.

Persimmon - A unique mix of clary sage & juicy red pomegranates create a fragrance that is ripely exotic.

Quince - Top notes of Meyer lemon fold into a rich base of precious amber, white musk & mission fig to create a most luxurious blend.

Thistle and Moss - An essential lavender base infused with the exotic notes of sandalwood and vetyver give this candle a mysteriously unisex blend.

Wheat - Organic garden notes enhanced with green tomato leaf, bibb lettuce & bradford cucumber are layered with grain & grass for an earthy clean blend.

Willow - Thai lemongrass, dalmatian sage & mossy fern create the penultimate spa essence fragrance. Our best sellers.

Snow
- Icy peppermint mixes with cool cucumber to create this modern winter fragrance. Crisp Water notes add a clean finish to the scent.

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Overall, these candles are great. They look great and smell great. The quality of them is outstanding. You can really tell how much love and heart is put into keeping this company going. 
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Whether you are buying these as a gift for someone, or simply getting them to enjoy for yourself, you will not be disappointed. 
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I was showing these candles to my Grandma, and she fell in love. 
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Dian is a proud vintage mother of four and grandmother of nine.

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She thinks this would be a great hostess gift, or nice wedding gift for the couple who has everything. 
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What does she think?
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Below are my grandmothers thoughts on each candle.

Dogwood Blossom - As smell as legendary as the dogwood trees. Like breathing fresh air.

Forsythia - One of the most beautiful flowers, anticipation of spring.


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Jacaranda - Like a wet Florida backyard, with clotheslines of sheets.

Lychee nut - Fruity.

Persimmon - Delightful, fruit of the Gods

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Quince - Apples, guava and figs.

Thistle and Moss - Deep, manly, night time of your teens and 20s.

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Wheat - The wholesome grains of homemade bread dough.

Willow - Tropical gardens, can see why this is the best seller.

Snow
- Like looking at a frozen pond.  
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I would like to give a big thank you to Joseph Thomas True for sending us these candles and I hope everyones Holidays and New Year were great.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR SITE
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HeavenScent Soy Candle Review

12/27/2011

2 Comments

 
WATCH THE VIDEO UNBOXING AND MINI REVIEW WITH PICTURES BELOW ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE
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Click here to view the candle I am reviewing
, and browse the site while your there. 

I will take pictures and do small updates every few days as I use this. So keep checking back.

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