The cycle of
storms hitting the UK continues, but out on a walk yesterday daffodil buds are
starting to appear, so weather systems aren’t so messed up that nature doesn’t
realise that spring is a-coming!
And my
candle burning week mixes the water logged atmosphere with hope for warmer and
drier days ahead.
I had the
day off on Monday so I stated the week with a final burst from a melted Star
Fruit and Orange votive. That’s a handy tip – if you don’t get much scent from
a votive you can melt it in your tart warmer. But make sure you only use a half
of it or less, so that the wax doesn’t overflow. You will get a much stronger
scent from the melted votive and it lasts almost as long as a tart.
After some previous
disappointment with Beach Wood, a new jar seems to have done the trick! This
new large jar seems to be full of its completely unique scent. It is one of the
aftershavey type fragrances, but Beach Wood captures an oily, woodsy smell all
of its own.
Melted a
Pink Lady Slipper tart on Tuesday and this is another unique scent. It is very
distinct and feminine, but I love it nonetheless!
Coastal
Waters was a long, luxurious treat during a balmy evening. This salty, seaspray
fragrance remains one of the best and truest water fragrances that Yankee
Candle have made.
To brighten
up Friday evening Mango Peach Salsa came out for a burn. It is a lovely exotic
peach flavour softened by the mango element.
Mountain
Lodge was melted over the weekend. At least I think it was! My wife is
convinced that I was using some left over Nature’s Paintbrush. Admittedly the
melted Mountain Lodge bore little resemblance to how I remember the light
fragrance from the votive – so maybe she was right!
Into the
windy afternoon and a debut burn for November Rain which I purchased last week.
It is a bold, aftershavey, rainy type fragrance and I’m in love with the very
deep blue wax colour.
Saturday
night saw a long burn of Midnight Jasmine. Not as pungent as on previous uses,
it is still one of the best florals in the Yankee Candle range and suited for
any time of year.
Sunday
afternoon saw a rare calmness and a lovely sunny late afternoon. Lake Sunset
suited the bill after a long walk and its powdery, fruity (Pineapple?) tones
are delectable.
And finally
Sandalwood Vanilla closed the week with its delicious blend of spicy perfume
and creamy vanilla. Always a stunner!
