Life Inside the Page: August 2014

Bath & Body Works | Pre- Labor Day Sale Purchases | Candle Thoughts

August 31, 2014

My week has been crazy busy. With hubby working 6 days a week 12 hours a day and my trying to take care of everything else (with a problem with my eyes)...including painting projects outside...my plate has been full and migraine filled.

Add into that my fun work of writing stuff early in the morning or late at night...the brunt of it all piles on me on the weekends. So while I haven't been posting a ton of writings here, that is not to say I haven't posted photos and information on Facebook.

And in the mix of all of this I am trying to get a finalized...this list of the Holiday test candles that we all know should be coming out. I checked my writings last year and at this time last year I already had my candles from the Customer Service place....so we are a bit behind in getting the information out.

I keep hitting a few road blocks....which I am sure the company is happy to read. I understand their wanting for whatever reason to put these candles out in certain locations to see how they do....but they need to understand all that does is make some richer. As soon as they are spotted, ebay and IG sellers load up on them in the stores and flood the secondary market....or so I was told. I do believe it because I did see it with the Fall Test Candle Scents...and heard the moans from store managers.

I say it again...put the candles on the web page first...get a feel of what people are liking... put limits on how many each person can get if you need to....then load up your stores for big time sales.

When I say I have checked stores... I really have checked stores....and this is what I know so far....

We are going to see really soon this line of candles I have been talking about for some time now....finally come out with the next signature fragrances and I was told they are the colored glass jars and they are $30.00 each and beautiful. Some stores have them in already just not placed out for sale....but that being said, some WB stores may put them out this Tuesday evening for floor set. Maybe....{a few of the stores told me so, but I don't count on anything until I see it}

NEW* Home Fragrance Candles

Colored Glass with full decoration around the jar

$30.00

Coming to all stores with the Wild Madagascar Vanilla Signature Fragrance

Intrigue and Opulence

❥Baltic Black Pearl
pink peppercorn, vetiver, liquid amber

❥Cardamom and Suede
golden apple, cardamom, rich woods

❥Crimson Velvet
pomegranate, velvet orchid, blonde patchouli

❥Sapphire Sky
sugared citrus, granny smith apples, white cedar wood

❥Smoked Berries and Incense
vibrant cranberries, smoked cinnamon, incense

❥Sparkling Amber
sparkling amber, cashmere woods, Tonka bean

❥Topaz Waters
pristine waters, lily blossom, white woods

❥Golden Woods
black pepper, vetiver, pine needles

Now this scented candle WMV should appear when the fragrance line launches later in September...the 29th I think.

New *Signature Home Fragrance

❥Wild Madagascar Vanilla

pear blossom, mandarin nectar, Madagascar Vanilla

So what is next regarding Holiday? It's funny... I am told right now there are four collections...and that the candles are in the stores...and when I asked anything about them.....CRICKETS. I ask when can I find out more....and I am told to call back....okey dokey....

So...there are four collections so far. Now we all know things change on a dime so there could be many more planned...this is just what one store told me that was confirmed but two other stores.

Names? Well there is the Snow and Slopes line....and definitely a Holiday Traditions line....and the others, well I will just need to call back when they told me to. Here are the candle names for the snow and slopes and the White Barn Core and Seasonal.....Now I am not sure if they are considering the White Barns as part of the collection names....in a bit we will find out.

Oh and Holiday is scheduled so far to set November 2nd.

Trust me... I am as excited as you all are to know the names.... it does make me happy.... I can't see or buy the candles easily now with them putting the kibosh on purchases and stores no longer doing phone orders..... { drats!!!!} but that is okay....if they didn't need my hundreds of dollars... :)

I am hoping that my friends who are lucky enough to get to a store that is hosting the new holiday candles will share a few {hundred} photos. :)

New * Home Fragrance 2014

Snow and Slopes Collection

❥Alpine Frost

frosted clementine, snow covered pine and fir balsam

fresh balsam

hot buttered rum

mahogany teakwood

marshmallow fireside

sparkling icicles

spiced apple toddy

tis the season

vanilla snowflake

winter

White Barn Core Collection

Eucalyptus Mint

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Lavendar Vanilla

Limoncello

Mahogany Teakwood

White Barn Seasonal Collection

Bergamot Woods

Cinnamon Clove Buds

Cranberry Woods

Fireside

Fresh Balsam

Leaves

Renew and Refresh

Sandalwood Citrus

❥Thanksgiving Feast

tart cranberry, holly berry, touch of cinnamon

❥Thanksgiving Harvest

harvest pumpkin, spice clove, vanilla cream

❥Thanksgiving Morning

pumpkin waffle batter, powdered sugar, pure maple syrup

Tiki Beach

Watermelon Lemonade

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The other day when I posted that big huge list of names of candles, there were the new candles from Opulence in there but also a few old friends..... I am guessing these will be part of one of the collections we don't know yet.

alpine frost

at eucalyptus spearmint

autumn

autumn mums

autumn night

autumn sky

Baltic black pearl

banana nutmeg bread pudding

bergamot woods

black tie

blackberry bramble tea

bourbon butterscotch

caramel pumpkin swirl

cardamom and suede

cayenne caramel

champagne toast

cranberry pear belinni

cranberry woods

eucalyptus mint

farm stand apple

fireside

flannel

fresh balsam

green apple orchard

harvest gathering

harvest peaches

heirloom pumpkin

hot buttered rum

japanese cherry blossom

lavender vanilla

leaves

lemon mint leaf

limoncello

mahogany teakwood

marshmallow fireside

peach belinni

pumpkin apple

pumpkin caramel latte

pumpkin cinnamon bun

pumpkin cupcake

pumpkin pecan waffles

pumpkin sugared donut

salted caramel corn

sandalwood citrus

sea salt and maple popcorn

smoked berries and incense

sparkling amber

sparkling icicles

spiced apple toddy

spiced pumpkin cider

sweater weather

sweet cinnamon pumpkin

sweater weather/sweet cinnamon pumpkin/pumpkin apple

tailgate

thanksgiving feast

thanksgiving harvest

thanksgiving morning

tis the season

topaz waters

trick or treat

vanilla chai

vanilla pumpkin marshmallow

vanilla snowflake

warm caramel cider

wasabi apple

winter

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As soon as I get a completed list of Holiday Tests I will post it. Just know I am doing all I can...

Now here are a few peeks at todays shopping damage....

I received two different mailers from Victoria's Secret advertising their new Fearless Scent.. one for a free panty and one for a free mist. I chose the Untamed Love Spell. I did try the new Fearless and my initial thoughts were older lady scent.... like a nana scent, when it first went on me.... it dried down okay but I am not sure I would spend the big bucks they want for it...

I received two we love fall mailers from bbw for mini candles and I chose these for my mini pumpkin domed holders.

I didn't have a good photo of the owl soap dispenser so I shot this one... This store that was one of 20 that set early was sold out of all of the gift sets I shared last Monday and a bunch of other things I wanted. I am glad I got to see and buy what I did and now when my stores set for Wednesday morning I will already know what to look for.

I got this cute apple half sleeve $9.50. I am not sure for what yet but it was cute.

I grabbed 5 of these purrfect potion hand soaps and one vampires blood. Sadly I didn't get them for the $3.00 sale the day they were offered but what can you do when you cant get to the store.

I grabbed one of each of these lip glosses... buy 2 get one free...priced at $8.00 each

The Smart soaps in the two new scents were out, priced at $8.00 each or 3 for $18. I need to get my slip adjusted as the sale price didn't come up and I missed it at the register talking about the upcoming holiday info.

This was a bagged gift of two mini candles and two pocket bacs with a coupon for $11.00 candles for $10.00. This coupon starts September 29th....the other candle coupon in the coffret starts this Wednesday.

The fall sprays were out and on sale today.... $3.00

And I grabbed another Pumpkin Pecan Waffle 2 in 1 as it is very yummy. And five pumpkin spice pocketbacs and the Autumn TMC.

And here is a picture of the Walmart candles everyone is talking about that are suppose to be made from the same manufacturer that BBW candles are made at, and are suppose to be really good dupes. I did buy one tonight, the Pecan Waffles to try for myself.

So that was my pre-Labor day sales shopping...{other than two Halloween ornaments in Hallmark} I purchased Snoopy and the Dracula....

Bath & Body Works | Candles Coming and Holiday Test Candle List | 2014

August 29, 2014

Now regarding the holiday....wow these little buggers were elusive to get information about. Trust me I have been trying for days on end. Some stores previewed them today and thanks to a friend who saw a picture on IG that set me once more into motion. Then another friend said she saw more pics and they are awesome...and she was right.... Bath and Body Works really, really wants to appeal to those of us who love labels and Marketing....wow.

So I did make some calls and tracked down some names and they are here below. As I get my own pics or those that I can share with everyone I will add them to this posting. This is not the complete list of names as a few of the stores are still waiting on inventory and they were not provided, so they said, with a list to read from. But here is a start....As I am sure about collection names I will add them as well.

HOLIDAY

New * Home Fragrance 2014

Winter Lodge Collection

{jars with metal lids, and snowflakes on the labels}

❥Alpine Frost

frosted clementine, snow covered pine and fir balsam
a mountain inspired blend of crisp winter air frozen pine and a hint of fresh balsam takes home fragrance to new heights

❥fresh balsam

❥hot buttered rum-
an indulgent blend of buttered rum, vanilla and a hint of smooth caramel.

❥mahogany teakwood-
the cozy blend of fine mahogany, cedar, oak and relaxing lavender is like snuggling up in the lodge after a day on the slopes.

❥marshmallow fireside-
a sweet toasty end to a long cold day, toasted marshmallows and sumptuous vanilla cream blend with the comforting aroma of rich smoldering woods.

❥ski lodge-
a fragrance inspired by a cozy winter getaway from the tall evergreen trees to the comforting warmth of the wooden lodge-smoky vanilla, deep green cypress and rich agar wood.

❥snow and slopes-
whether you prefer the slopes or the ski lodge your sure to love a fragrance inspired by the ultimate winter getaway. Sparkling citrus crystals, icy mint and a hint of vanilla.

❥sparkling icicles-
as sparkling as ice glittering under the sun, this fragrance features a citrus bouquet of bergamot and a touch of holiday moss.

❥spiced apple toddy-
the fragrance of a warming blend of apple brandy and spiced plum infused with mulled cider and tart cranberry.

❥tis the season

❥vanilla snowflake

❥winter-
a fragrance that captures the essence of being on the mountains with bracing notes of pine needles. winter citrus and white woods

New * Home Fragrance 2014

Holiday Traditions
(metal lids with embossed snowflakes)

❥Cinnamon Caramel Swirl
the ultimate blend of creamy caramel, cinnamon and sweet vanilla creates the most delectable fragrance treat.

❥Chestnuts Roasting-
bring home the fragrance of chestnuts roasting on an open fire with hints of sweet cinnamon and fresh vanilla bean.

❥Frosted Cranberry-
the essence of holiday magic, a sparkling blend of white cranberry, juicy peach, raspberry and true joy.

❥Fresh Sparkling Snow-
a blend of sparkling sugarberries, holiday pear and icy melon evokes the magic of a winter wonderland.

❥Evergreen-
evokes the magic of tracking through fresh snow to find the perfect holiday tree, fresh fir balsam infused with sparkling mint and white pine.

❥Holiday
the warmth and spices of the holidays are captured in a special blend of cinnamon and clove highlighted by fresh bergamot.

❥Holly Jolly Christmas-
have a holly jolly Christmas with this festive blend of bright mandarin, red pomegranate and fresh balsam.

❥Twisted Peppermint
merry and bright peppermint celebrates the season with notes of vanilla and sugary musk in this cheer-filled scent.

❥Vanilla Bean Noel-
a forever holiday favorite- a creamy blend of vanilla bean, rich cocoa and sweet cream with a touch of caramel and brown sugar.

❥Winter Candy Apple-
a sweet, yuletide blend of candied apples and spiced orange zest with a touch of winter musk.

New *Home Fragrance 2014

White Barn Candle
Made With Love Collection

(crimped lid, made with love label on top, bow on label with scent item pictured)

❥Butterscotch Toffee-
give the holidays a salty, sweet twist with the scent of caramelized sugar, rich butterscotch and a dash of sea salt.

❥Cinnamon Clove Buds
warm up with the comfort of the spicy blend of the holidays favorite ingredients; cinnamon, clove buds and nutmeg.

❥Cinnamon Frosting
top off holiday celebrations with a scrumptious scent of grated cinnamon and cloves, vanilla bean and whipped buttercream.

❥Gourmet Espresso-
a fragrance of rich espresso delightfully brewed with artisan coffee beans is the perfect compliment to your homemade holiday treats.

❥Merry Cookie
a bowl of cookie dough made from the very finest ingredients was the inspiration for this simply magical holiday scent. pure vanilla, butter and sugar.

❥Mint Mocha Bark-
wrap this delectable medley of creamy smooth mocha vanilla and icy mint in a bow and give it to your nearest and dearest

❥Pumpkin Gingerbread-
a Christmas classic gets a touch of fresh creamy pumpkin added to a scrumptious mixture of just baked gingerbread and golden vanilla.

❥Snickerdoodle-
this delicious cookie with a lighthearted name is celebrated in notes of cinnamon sugar, buttery cookie and a dash of holiday spice.

❥Holiday Apple Crisp-
a blend of baked orchard apples and buttery crumble topping mixed with a hint of cinnamon makes this scent decadent and delicious.

New *Home Fragrance 2014

Celebrate and Cheer
(no lid, label inside, colored glass)

❥black tie
your perfect escort to any holiday party. green sage, sandalwood and Tonka bean.

❥champagne toast
pop, clink and sparkle with an effervescent blend of champagne, juicy nectarine and black currant.

❥cranberry pear bellini

❥hot buttered rum

❥peach bellini
a shimmering holiday twist on a classic blend of white peach, tart black currant and a splash of juicy orange.

❥merry mistletoe
put a twinkle in someone's eye with a flirty and festive blend of cranberries, pears, frosted citrus and a hint of holiday greenery.

❥Pink Peppermint Twirl-
the perfect fragrance for the holiday season, this dazzling blend of peppermint, sparkling spun sugar and a dash of vanilla will make guests want to dance 'til dawn.

❥sparkling confetti-
cue the confetti- it's time to celebrate the holidays with a warm and wonderful blend of Madagascar vanilla, sandalwood and a hint of juicy peach.

❥tis the season
celebrate the holidays with a timeless and heartwarming scent which features bright red apples, rich cinnamon, clove and deep green pine notes.