I didn’t predict Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte as coming for the Member Fest “Throwback”  coming  August 25th. I mentioned in posts that I had received numerous comments regarding Cinnamon Pinecone (candle) as coming for Fall 2 - and Pumpkin Spice Latte Body Care also coming for Fall 2 even though those scents mentioned in the employee fragrance pocket scent cards did not have the designation beneath the name as Fall 2 like other scents coming did. 

It turned  out that the Cinnamon Pinecone candle did come for Fall 2 set and I speculated that if they did bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte could it be an online exclusive like Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin 🎃 ended up being for Fall 1???.   It was mentioned that Pumpkin Spice Latte was not a body care collection to bring back —-  and I shared that it came in a hand cream back in 2014 that made me think it was. 

There have been no leaks as to what any returning scents for what member fest could be because nothing has arrived in stores for Monday.  If they bring the same old core online exclusives we always get for SAS and just had —- as online exclusives it will be very disappointing since fragrance fans have been asking for so many other scents to return. 

 

Happy Saturday

Saturday Morning Find— a Cricket 🦗/ Grasshopper peeking in my bathroom screen.

Yes, not a fragrance post —- a Life post of something that made me smile  😊  

 Bath & Body Works 35th Birthday is coming up --- and I can't wait to see what presents they have for us!

Saturday, 8/23 Sale's Info: Everyday Luxuries Body Care $5.95

Saturday, 8/23 Sale's Info: Everyday Luxuries Body Care $5.95

New Glass Tray Coming For Fall

I saw a photo of the entire glass tray, but I didn't get a photo of it to share, but as soon as I saw this with the new Everyday Luxuries Sprays it reminded me it is coming as an accessory.

Holiday 2025 "Test" Candles - Thoughts On Packaging

 

I've often heard it said, "We eat with our eyes first", and maybe that is an old Italian family saying or maybe it has merit...but I found it to be true regarding all of those things I do in my life.  I am a very tactile person...I touch everything.   Makes my husband laugh as we wander through stores, even grocery shopping.  I smell everything, taste everything, and BUY everything if and when the packaging hits home for me as pleasing. 

I love color, and all things that consist of color...bright and muted.  I guess that is what draws me to crafts so much.  And the outdoors.  Nature is my favorite thing to photograph and be part of, and even with diminishing vision -- I crave it.  

It is not lost on anyone who knows me, that this is who I am.  My little stickers on notes, and stickers on bottle of Hand Sanitizer.  Scents draw me in, (or repel me), but the label...that is the money maker for businesses.

After @_scentsgalore shared all of her store finds of the Testing Holiday Candles yesterday, I found myself liking more of the packaging than I expected.  Just the packaging of course, for now.   

There are those always return-again fragrances like the Holiday Traditions Collections that we know how they always end up smelling.  

Those labels, hmmm...Not jumping out at me as ta-dah buy me -- and I guess we now know what the packaging will be on the Holiday Traditions Body Care ...Bows...  Thank Heavens, please no more floating bubble icon motifs.  But just for asking sake, can't we ever get back to some cute characters on the Body Care Labels?   You were on the right track using characters on the Christmas in July --- the execution was a bit off for some is all.  That, and the fact that people wanted more Summer Scents for Summer; I know, I know, go figure.

So, after giving the test candles a quick looksee, those in the collage are what drew me in.  I do like traditional Holiday colors, but I also love pink themes.  The postcard labels are simply adorable and will come home with me.  I just grabbed some stickers at Hobby Lobby along with tiny holiday cards for including when packaging orders and the coloring and theme is spot on.

The pearlized scenic labels look interesting and if the scents are what I hope, they too will be purchased.  Spiced Gingerbread, well, ANYTHING Gingerbread is an automatic buy as it is a favorite to give, and use.

Smells of the tree's candles are also a given.

With hopes of more variations of Candles --- scents and labels --- to still come out from now until the end of the year, I can say these collections shared are putting me in a welcoming mood for Holiday Candle purchases.  The plate isn't full yet so to speak, but I am, "ready to eat."

Photo Credit and my Thanks to @_scentsgalore on IG.  

Friday, 8/22 Sale Info: Fun Sized Picks For Fall - Buy 2 Get 2 Free

Friday, 8/22 Sale Info: Fun Sized Picks For (F)all - Buy 2 Get 2 Free

Holiday 2025 Candles Testing Currently In Select Stores - List Of 7 Collections.

 

Currently Testing in select areas, but there are some definite candles coming from these that I knew about.

Huge thanks to @_scentsgalore on IG for sharing her finds on social.

I will list the collections by the labels design for now until I know for sure the collection name.

Plaid Labels Collection

Cinnamon Sugared Pecans - warm cinnamon, toasted pecans, brown sugar

Cookie Butter Truffle - cookie butter, whipped cream, vanilla extract

Flannel - fresh bergamot, heirloom mahogany, soft musk

Fresh Balsam - woodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, cedarwood

Mrs. Claus Cocktail - sparkling cranberry, pomegranate juice, frosted citrus twist

The Perfect Christmas - fresh cut pine, cinnamon sugar, toasted marshmallow 

'Tis The Season - rich, red apple, sweet cinnamon, cedarwood

Pinecone Bow Garland Collection

Crushed Candy Cane - crunchy peppermint, white sugar crystals, frosted mint leaf

Eucalyptus Snowfall - frozen eucalyptus, snowy spearmint, winter lavender

Fresh Balsam - woodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, cedarwood

Merry Cookie - fresh baked cookies, sparkling sugar crystals, rich vanilla

Spiced Apple Toddy - warm apple brandy, spiced plum, tart cranberry, cinnamon stick

Spiced Gingerbread - vanilla icing, cinnamon sugar, fresh ground nutmeg

Snowflakes & Cashmere - vanilla cashmere cream, caramel woods, frosted clementine 

Sweater Weather - fresh sage, juniper berry, aromatic eucalyptus, fresh woods

The Perfect Christmas - fresh cut pine, cinnamon sugar, toasted marshmallow

'Tis The Season - rich red apple, sweet cinnamon, cedarwood

Tree Farm - crisp pine needle, warm cedar, spiced apple, 

Holiday Traditions Collection

Bright Christmas Morning - ripe red berries, blood orange, crisp apple

Twisted Peppermint - cool peppermint, sugared snow, fresh balsam

Vanilla Bean Noel - fresh vanilla bean, warm caramel, sugar cookies

Winter Candy Apple - red apples, winter rose petals, candied oranges

Snowflake Motif Collection

Cozy Winter Cottage - winter spices, warm cedar, amber musk

Falling Flurries - frozen thyme, fresh eucalyptus, ripe pear, sandalwood

Fresh Balsam - woodland balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches, cedarwood

Frosted Cranberry - iced cranberries, blonde woods, red apple, tonka bean

Lavender & Pine - freshly picked lavender, cedarwood bark, frosted pine

Strawberry Snowflakes - juicy strawberry, whipped cream, iced bergamot

Winter - white woods, pine needles, sparkling clementine, spiced clove

Circle Name Plate Collection

Snowflakes & Cashmere - vanilla cashmere cream, caramel woods, frosted clementine

Snowy Peach Berry - sweet peaches, tart cranberry, sugared musk

Sugared Pine Needles - sweet pine sap, frosted eucalyptus. warm spice

Life Inside the Page

Postcard Label Collection 

Crushed Candy Cane - crunchy peppermint, white sugar crystals, frosted mint leaf

Let It Snow - snow-covered balsam, rich amber, sunlit lavender

Santa's Milk & Cookies - fresh sugar cookies & a warm glass of milk sit by the fireplace on Christmas Eve

Tree Farm - crispy pine needle, warm cedar, spiced apple

Green Boughs Label Collection

Cranberry & Eucalyptus - bright cranberries, fresh eucalyptus, a pinch of spice

Christmas Cabin - spiced clove, crackling fireplace, cozy cabin

Fresh Cinnamon Rolls - gooey cinnamon roll, warm ground spice, vanilla frosting

Holiday - red cinnamon stick, Christmas clove buds, ground nutmeg

Marshmallow Fireside - toasted marshmallow, smoldering woods, fire roasted vanilla, crystalized amber

Sugared Snickerdoodle - warm spice, creamy vanilla, sugared musk

Under The Christmas Tree - fir balsam, juniper berries, vanilla eggnog, sage leaves