It’s that time once again, The Fragrance Foundation hosted its annual luncheon, announcing the finalists for the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards. There were nineteen fragrance categories, with five winners announced. The winners of the remaining 14 categories will be revealed at the TFF ceremony in June. Be patient, it’s just around the corner. The Winners…
Category: Home Fragrances
Tons of Love from Antonija LLC
Just about everyone loves a great scented candle for the home, including yours truly. I have my favorite brands, and have featured many of them in previous posts. I don’t mind sharing my discovery of a great product. And this latest one is no exception. This newest brand has an astonishing array of scented candles….
Urban Rose from Votivo
You are all probably aware of my fascination with Votivo candles, and this one is no exception. Urban Rose is a very interesting take on the fragrant Middle Eastern queen, Damask rose. This slightly sweet creature is beautifully paired with a spicy pink pepper and of all things, charcoal. I know what you’re thinking, but…
Inspired By… Candles
Just in case this wasn’t on your radar, Arquiste Parfumeur has a very nice selection of room scents candles that take inspiration directly from a few of their very well-known fragrances. These are high-concentration, luxury perfumed candles, 8.9 oz in size, with a great estimated burn time of 55-60 hours. They are hand poured of…
Home Seasonal Scents
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would chime in and make some recommendations for scents for the home. There’s nothing better than an extraordinary candle to usher in the season, and help provide a little cheer. Any of the following selections would also make a perfect hostess gift, or a gift to that…
What’s Behind The Cellar Door?
The Cellar Door Bath Supply Co. is the brainchild of husband and wife team Brandon and Elizabeth Mitchell. This Michigan-based company incorporates a strong belief in environmental responsibility and sustainability as part of the brand’s DNA. The brand opened its doors in 2008, starting as a one-person operation, and today is a successful family business….
A Delightful Mixture
Mixture — Hand-Mixed for You, is a small batch production company just outside Kansas City, Kansas. The brand offers an array of candles, bath and body products, home products, fragrances and accessories. All of Mixture’s products are handmade to order, and are produced in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. Mixture is also an…
Candles by Votivo
Many years ago, a friend presented me with a candle as a gift. She said that she was certain that I would enjoy this particular candle. There was a reason that she felt so strongly about the success of her gift. A friend of hers presented her with the very same candle once upon a…
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