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The bests, worsts, and "mosts" of the month for July. Most impressed with: No sooner had I posted my mid-year Top 10 melts than I immediately found new scents to love. Biggest usurper: Snooze Button Aftershave blend by L3 Waxy Wonders. I popped this little guy in and fell head over heels. Creamy buttermints, sweet lavender,... Continue Reading →
If, like me, you secured The Bathing Garden's summer collections a little late, June instead of May, your package arrived in all it's vibrant summery glory last week. Evidently, the 6 week turnaround-time for TBG orders will be a thing of the past as Shannon recently announced that she's transitioning to Ready-to-Ship restocks. More thoughts... Continue Reading →
My first in a pair of SMT custom orders has landed and put me right over the moon! I split my numerous blends into two separate lineups, the first being more summery and apparently minty than the second. Speedily submitting this order within four minutes of the shop's opening for customs meant it arrived in just... Continue Reading →
Inspired by a conversation with Kari, one of the sweet Yankee Candle Sisters, I'm showing off some mixology I've been melting this month. My endless stash of Yankee Candle tarts have nearly been forgotten since discovering vendor wax, but what else is a girl to do when she's on a wax ban and isn't sure... Continue Reading →
In the continuing adventure files of trying new indie body care products, I jumped right in on a Buy One Get One Free shower scrub sale advertised by Salted Rock Bath Co. purveyors of handcrafted bath and body products. I enjoyed perusing their website and poring over their incredible product list. Featuring two large branches, including... Continue Reading →
It's time for a rotation of the summer candles, past time considering it's July, but I didn't want to change any out until I finished a few off. I've been making stellar progress (for me) on my candle depletion project. Okay, the empties below aren't super impressive but I wasn't home much to burn last... Continue Reading →
As mid-summer approaches, my mind drifts to vacation times, getaways or mini excursions out and about. One tank trips. Parks to explore. Do you take a summer vacation or do small getaways? What do you have planned? If not, what would be your ideal vacation or retreat? What are your favorite local haunts? Give... Continue Reading →
If the 186th day of the year is meaningless to you, that's because it should be. It is not the midway point of the calendar year, that was July 2nd, the 183rd day. I wished to post my annual mid-year recap then, but was out of town a lot in June, pushing back my monthly... Continue Reading →
"I am still learning"-Michelangelo I had a visceral reaction to reading this featured quote while at the New York Public Library. Unable to explain why exactly, but those four simple words feel so meaningful. Maybe it's because if one is still learning, they are still willing, still striving, still living. There's a freedom in admitting... Continue Reading →
The Scented Library 