I started last
week by finishing off a Spiced Orange tart. Although it was very strong on
first use, it got to more manageable levels on subsequent use. The colder
nights experienced earlier in the week were warmed by this lovely, deep orange
fragrance.
We were
showing off our Spooky Town to a friend on Tuesday (oh alright, here’s my video
of our set up!) and Candy Corn filled the air. Candy Corn is Halloween and
autumn fun fairs in a jar.
Then –
Hello! Indian summer time again. Rising temperatures and warmer evenings
returned midweek and so far are still here. A good all-weather candle is
Sandalwood Vanilla. Absolutely love it. It has the tangy tones of sandalwood
warmed with creamy vanilla to give a rich, exotic fragrance.
First ever
burn on Friday night was Orchard Pear which didn’t disappoint at all. It’s a
rich, deep fragrance that really suits autumnal nights.
A freshening
of the house on Saturday morning with an Early Sunrise tart was followed by an
afternoon burn of Loves Me, Loves Me Not. Although we’d packed this one away
(the summer candles are off to another room!) we brought it back out and what a
good decision it was. This fragrance actually works all year around. The dewy,
grassy smell is like walking through a meadow at any time of year.
Blissful
Autumn was a happy compromise on Saturday night. I wanted spicy with possibly
some fruit and my wife wanted full on vanilla – Blissful Autumn has the lot!
Sunday
morning was a more leisurely affair and quite bright. The elegance of Camomile
Tea suits a long, lazy morning with its sweet, warming honey drizzled tones.
Into the
afternoon and the heavens opened. Thunder, lightning and a really fresh rain.
River Valley suited the mood perfectly. It might not be as bold as some of the
other watery, perfumed type fragrances but its clean notes definitely add to
the ambience of a heavy rain shower, refreshing your garden and starting anew.
And lastly
another warming treat on Sunday night with an Apple Cider tart. Absolutely
delicious, its warm apple notes filled the room with a perfect fruity richness
that is just right for October.
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