Cinnamon Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Poet,in that case they do a new Christmas scent just for you - its called Christmas Chutney I have ordered a couple,to see what they are like, & just hope they aren't vinegary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have just lit a 'Festival of Lights' candle. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 That's one I haven't bought! - what is the description Egluntine? I sent for a few samplers the other day! - I've ODd on the smell of them all and have had a headache ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 That's one I haven't bought! - what is the description Egluntine? Savory spices, zesty cinnamon and a sweet potpourri. (sic) It is lovely....but my fave so far of the Christmas 2008 'flavours' is Silver Bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I love Yankee candles too! Last year I bought a lovely simple white tart burner from QVC, all I can say is the tarts are brill, they last ages & ages. I love wedding day, luckily we have a lovey shop in Bath that sells lots of Yankee candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Sorry to ba a complete party pooper but after doing so research on the internet I'm now only burning beeswax candles, if I want sent I use them in a oil burner. There is no legislation to make manafactureres tell you what is in their candles and most are cheap petro-chemicals, the combustion of which leaves pollution similar to being in a room of several smokers! I have no idea what yankee candles use but I doubt it's beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Found this: The Yankee Candle Company has been devoted to the art of crafting candles for thirty years. We use only the highest quality materials: pure cotton wicks, glassware, and premium-grade, highly-refined paraffin waxes specially blended for optimum burning and fragrancing performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Paraffin wax is made from petroleum and is therefore a petro-chemical. I know that candles made from paraffin wax tend to burn cleanly and so are less likely to leave sooty residues on walls and ceilings, however, I have read that they may give off carcinogenic fumes I love candles and burn them daily but will be changing to a different type of wax once I've used up my existing lot Yes, I know I should just bin them but I can't bring myself to as I hate waste and I spent alot of money on them. I'm fussy about what I eat and what products I put on my skin so I should really give a bit more thought to what I breathe in. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I was wandering around Debenhams in Liverpool the other night and stumbled across a huge display of Yankee Candles. Silver Bells was very nice. Want. Want. Want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I don't actually burn mine - I just like the smell as they are! I suppose I shouldn't really be supporting the petro-chemical industry by buying them......but then, I also buy petrol........diesel ..... oops! I will be making beeswax candles just as soon as our bees get working a bit harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Go fot it Lesley's bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I can't live without Clean cotton candles, I have tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I bought my first Yankee Candle a few weeks ago ............clean cotton.........smells very very nice :D always been a White Company candle fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Has anyone ever sniffled the Jo Malone ones. Horrbly expensive, but on my they smell good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I've not tried any of these, although the clean cotton one sounds like my taste. I have used Aveda purefume candles before because I love the scent, but I hate that candles only seem to burn down so far before the wick drowns and the rest of the candle is useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I have used Aveda purefume candles before because I love the scent, but I hate that candles only seem to burn down so far before the wick drowns and the rest of the candle is useless I have one of those but OH does not like it Its lovely. Will just have to burn it when he is not around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I just love the Purefume smell Paola A friend can get me the hair products at a discount, so I get them when she mentions it. They are really good quality and I keep the candle for special occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I got the candle and some body lotion that is equally gorgeous free with a magazine subscription Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I got the candle and some body lotion that is equally gorgeous free with a magazine subscription Jammy mare Have you ever been to the shop/salon in Holborn? It's divine and has an organic cafe attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Has anyone ever sniffled the Jo Malone ones.Horrbly expensive, but on my they smell good I may or may not own 1 or 2 of these brought back in the days when the word 'budget' didn't exist and now only brought out on very special occasions They are divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Has anyone ever sniffled the Jo Malone ones.Horrbly expensive, but on my they smell good I may or may not own 1 or 2 of these brought back in the days when the word 'budget' didn't exist and now only brought out on very special occasions They are divine Dare I ask how much they cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Has anyone ever sniffled the Jo Malone ones.Horrbly expensive, but on my they smell good I may or may not own 1 or 2 of these brought back in the days when the word 'budget' didn't exist and now only brought out on very special occasions They are divine Dare I ask how much they cost? you can but don't let OHs see http://www.jomalone.co.uk/site.nsf/shop/Level2?readform&cat=candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 *Splutter* Goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 *Splutter* Goodness! Should have warned people to be sitting down before clicking on the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 I was sitting down! A little bit of luxury is worth paying for now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
