Not one, not two – but a hat trick of Yankee Candle TV shows
yesterday on home shopping channel QVC and with Brand Ambassador Steven
Corfield at the helm!
Not only that but three of the very best QVC hosts all
bringing something different to the broadcasts. The new Yankee fan enthusiasm
of Jackie Kabler, the calm warming tones of Catherine Huntley (I’ve almost made
her sound like a Yankee Candle there!) and last but not least the excitable
Craig Rowe making sure we didn’t drop off to sleep during the late show!
Anyway on with the products and as usual I include some of
Steven Corfield’s descriptions to help you make an informed purchase with your
candles.
First show of the day was co-presented by Jackie Kabler and
her great new found enthusiasm for Yankee Candles is infectious. How many of us
know someone new to Yankee Candles who has just got the ‘buzz’ – it’s part of
what makes this hobby special. Jackie’s collection has raced up to 16 candles
already!
We were to see the ‘Lost In Paradise’ USA exclusive collection
at various points in the day but Jackie noted that over 7000 sets had been sold
since the TSV launch one month ago.
A very Christmassy feel to all the programmes and ‘Cherry
Delight’ was one of the sets offered. A 30 piece Cherries On Snow collection
with small jars, samplers and tea lights. Steven mentioned that it was one of
his favourite Christmas fragrances and that because of its fruity notes it
could happily be used all year round. Also it was one of many scents on offer
today that have been retired from the Yankee Candle collection.
Cherry Delight from QVC
Much more Christmas was to come and Steven said that the
fragrances at Christmas get him really excited. I think most Yankee fans were
nodding their heads in agreement!
Two large jars of Christmas Tree and Red Berry and Cedar
were in the show with Steven describing Christmas Tree as being a “pure
unadulterated Christmas Tree” and Red Berry and Cedar as having “Eucalyptus and
Pine with slight fruit and also notes of Ivy and Fern.”
There was also a nice Sparkling Snow mixture with jars,
samplers and tea lights and an elegant set of 3 large pillar candles.
The pillar set has Honey and Spice, Cinnamon Stick and Black
Cherry. Appearances can be deceptive with these pillars giving almost the same
burn time as a large jar at up to 140 hours. Also with the pillars you only
need burn them for about an hour and a half (instead of roughly 3 hours for
large jars) due to the smaller circumference.
Steven said of Honey And Spice that it creates a cozy
feeling on an autumnal night and he pointed out that some of its warmth comes
from cocoa being in the mixture of fragrance (you actually do learn something
every day in the world of Yankee Candles!). He also noted Black Cherry’s ripe
delicious cherry flavour and how the scent of Cinnamon Stick always whisks his
thoughts back to time spent in America.
The elegance of the pillar collection..
There were also a couple of phone callers into the morning show
including Yankee Army member Sarah. She noted that it was Midsummer’s Night
burning at a friend’s house that converted her to Yankee Candles. Once bitten,
forever smitten!
Onto the afternoon session and always a touch of class and
luxury when the lovely Catherine Huntley is presenting.
Steven and Catherine spent quite a bit of time discussing
the previously mentioned ‘Lost In Paradise’ USA imported collection.
Steven said that Golden Sands is an amazing, calming
fragrance and is ideal for an afternoon burn with notes including amber and
musk and its fruitiness comes from Orange.
Midnight Oasis he described as “just stunning”. He pointed
out its notes of Sandalwood and Vetiver which make it quite a romantic
fragrance.
Lastly, Honeydew Melon he noted as a great morning fragrance
and he described it as uplifting and zesty and being a candle that would lift
your mood and get you optimistic for the day.
Lost In Paradise...
Another highlight was a trio of Christmas Large Jars – again,
all retired fragrances. Red Berry And Cedar once again with Sparkling Snow
which reminded Steven of Christmas at his parents with its ‘pine covered with
snow’ feel. Christmas Cupcake rounded off the set and Steven mentioned its
light cupcake aroma with desiccated coconut and vanilla. He later noted the
buttercream notes and that you ‘just want to dip your finger in the jar’. Yum!
There was also a festive sampler and melts selection and a
choice of large jars with illuma lids.
Then later on and to close off the day it was a big aloha to
Craig Rowe!
Highlight of the show was probably the one time only offer
featuring 3 individual mini Christmas melt warmers with accompanying Christmas scents.
A really lovely choice. Eagle eyed Yankee fans will have noted the inclusion of
the hard to get hold of Mistletoe and Fig fragrance being included.
Two large jars of the American version of River Valley
(called Over The River) was on offer with Steven noting the scent bringing
thoughts of a walk in the woods on a
Sunday afternoon and its fragrance being like water but with woodsy notes.
The autumn tea light and sampler set sold out quickly and
then a nice set of 3 medium jars with the new Yankee fragrances was brought to
screen. Lake Sunset (‘pink skies and serenity’), November Rain (‘the smell of
autumn flowers, leaves and woods in the rain’) and Vanilla Chai (‘takes me off
to New York’s Central Park drinking a Vanilla Chai’) were the collection.
(Descriptions courtesy of Mr Corfield of course!)
Another nice seasonal inclusion towards the end was a
snowman tea light burner with six festive boxes of tea lights.
Craig gave lots of shout outs to tweeters and the yankee army
during the show and I noted Julie was burning Red Velvet from her recently
bought ‘Tea Party’ collection for the first time!
3 absolutely terrific shows and if you are left wanting more
or missed them – fret not – Steven is back on QVC next Tuesday 1st
October at 11am for more Yankee fun!
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