Bath & Body Works | Re: Yesterday's Merry "Chunky" Cookie Candle
When I shared here the photos of the Merry Cookie Candle in a store, I shared because it was something I saw, and made note of it for myself - here on my blog archive. I would have to look but whenever there is something like this, I make note of it...so if in the future I wanted to remember there is a post reminding me of it. But it is also a heads-up for those shopping perhaps for a gift to check out the candle in case the aesthetic matters to you as well.
And truth be told, it's only as big of a deal and someone wants to make of it. I made a joke...I like my candles like my peanut butter -- without chunks.
Or the check pour room vat.
I did not know what the candle smelled like because I cannot smell much of anything in the stores. My choice. So some blind buying things so far has not netted me a regretful purchase, because I stick to what I know.
I know Merry Cookie...and I was surprised to see the wax a darker color. I had no idea it joins the list of jalapeno scented items. The Pumpkin Pecan Waffles items were so strong, and so off when I smelled them through a mask (I wear two), I did confirm what the manager suspected.
My photos were shared on Reddit - need I say more. Ah, DM's are fun.
I too have made candles in my younger days...I've never had frosting happen. I have purchased tons of candles - to burn, to save and stored properly, it never happened. I have candles that have that crystals looking stuff on them from Bath and Body Works. I have had candles from Bath and Body Works that the oils have come to the surface over time. I understand the workings of wax and production of candles.
I was surprised yesterday when I grabbed the candle and turned it around to see the aesthetic of it off. I checked another, and then the rest. I was planning on gifting a few of the Merry Cookie (because of that cute bakery like label), and one for myself but I didn't like how the candles looked. That's it.
When I buy things I do think of the big picture too.
'What if' after the holiday passed I thought I would sell it off if I didn't use it. Clear out some of the excess candles I have...Not everyone wants to hit it with a hairdryer to make it look pretty again. I don't. I shouldn't have to. And a buyer certainly would not.
I looked at the candles, mentioned it to the staff, and made my choices for other candles. It may be fine to burn, great...but for the big picture --- it wasn't a "fine for me purchase"....and I showed that by not buying it.
If you do....enjoy!
