It is a two
week catch up, so short on the chat and lots on the candles this time. We’ve
had it all in the past fortnight – warm weather, cold weather, sunshine, rain –
oh and Christmas in July too on our Team Yankee Facebook group, though I couldn’t
quite bring myself to burn a Christmas fragrance! Talking of what I’ve burned
let’s wind back two weeks….
Stargazer
Lily is a beautiful medium strength floral with an authentic feel of lily about
it.
Under The
Palms is so lovely to look at – and smell too. It has the atmosphere of a
deserted beach with young coconuts ripening on the trees.
Sicilian
Lemon is beautifully refreshing at any time of year. Its slight tartness makes
it extra special.
First time for
Lake Sunset in a while. Its soft freshness with a hint of fruit makes it
perfect for a summer’s evening.
Honey Glow
has the wonderful aroma of perfume blended with its soft honey notes.
And for
heavy rain, not much is better than the dark grey colours of Mountain Lake. Its
scent is like a very strong watery aftershave – bliss!
Early
Sunrise is another I use all year round, as long as it is a bright sunny
morning. Its lemony freshness is the perfect way to start your day.
Black
Coconut is always wonderful. The rich mature coconut blended with sandalwood
make this feel so luxurious and special.
The heavens
opened again and the tingly floral freshness of Storm Watch is always a treat
in rainy or blustery weather.
Silver Birch
is nice on a cooler day. It is a more woodsy kind of aftershave type fragrance
and it gives a hint of the autumnal - hiding just around the corner!
French
Lavender is always uplifting and refreshing with its authentic aroma, softened
to make it feel like you are walking through a lavender filled garden.
Mountain
Lodge is always a treat for me. It has that luxury cabin in the woods feel
about it, you can almost smell the freshly polished wood.
The
temperature started to rise again and Ginger Dusk is a delightful summer evening
scent with its gingery verbena aroma.
Tiki Bar
makes you feel like you have Pineapple ice cream on tap!
Quite
possibly my all time favourite Yankee Candle, Evening Air has probably the
best, fresh aftershavey notes. It’s like stepping outside of your luxury hotel at
night in the middle of the peaceful Scottish Highlands – divine!
Camomile Tea
is the most gentle morning wake up fragrance with its soft sweet aroma.
Egyptian
Musk accompanied The Magnificent Seven. A great warming scent perfect for any
hot, desert landscape!
Midnight
Jasmine is always a delight. One of the very best Yankee Candle florals, it
never gets old.
Pink
Grapefruit is a nice spritzy wake you up fragrance. Not too strong, but just right to get you
ready for the day.
Sweet
Strawberry is perfect for a hot sunny afternoon. It has a very authentic aroma
of strawberry jam – it is a sweet summer treat in a candle!
Golden Sands
brought the fortnight to a lovely warming close with its soft feeling, yet
quite powerful fragrance.
I’ve also
been enjoying Macintosh in a tart, it gives you that just picked off the tree
red apple deliciousness and I’ve had another go with the various melt cups in
Scenterpiece. I’ve definitely found a use for it – check out my video review
and re-evaluation of Scenterpiece HERE.
Back soon,
thanks for reading!