Just one more time?

Hey guys! Major apologies for disappearances. Just when you think your internet problem is resolved, another modem bites the dust. 

Two modems, one router, one dynex ethernet port, and two ethernet cables later, I'm pretty sure we're covered. FINALLY. 

Before work yesterday, I hit my not usual B&BW for an exchange, because let's face it - I'm tired as hell of waiting on a candle sale! 

Here's what I got!

Excusing the mess in the background, I've barely been home and my Malibu Heat decided to hit the floor. Anyway, I got:

Vermont Sugar Maple - I can't get past the alcohol smell of what would otherwise be the scent of maple sugar candies, or sugar cookies.

Seattle Hazelnut Latte - PIC picked this one. I personally am NOT a fan of hazelnut. I will say the hazelnut scent isn't overly powerful here which is good. It's sort of sweet and creamy smelling.

Keep Calm And Carve On - Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin.

Spice Kissed Pumpkin - I got this in Pocketbac a while back from the same store. Very great scent, a lot like pumpkin pie with labelled spice going on in there. I love it.

Sweet Orange Pumpkin - Also got this guy in Pocketbac. It honestly reminds me of something. what, I don't know yet. I can't put my finger on it but it's a sugary, orange-y smell with a slightly buttery undertone? I don't know if that makes sense.

I didn't find the last two in my usual store tonight. The SA at the store I bought them from told me that their store is a "mini" anti-bac test store and my usual store confirmed this when I mentioned I saw something different that they didn't have. On that same note, the SA who told me they were a test also told me that all stores should have the Spice Kissed and Sweet Orange Pumpkins. Not true. I don't know if all stores will get them but if you want them, check the test stores. 

Candles

Blueberry Pumpkin Patch - Blueberry Pancakes. That's. All. I. Smell. And it's friggin' amazing!

Marshmallow Fireside -  My love, my darling. I won't even say anything else about it.

Pumpkin Caramel Latte - Sweet and Spicy with a hint of coffee. I can smell the pumpkin faintly but this one packs a heck of a sweet punch.

Pumpkin Cupcake - Cupcakes, Pumpkin Pie, Buttercream frosting. Mix it together, that's what I smell. 

I also smelled the new Fall traditions ... as you can see in my picture above, I resisted! More like, I bought handsoap because I honestly wasn't interested. Here's what I thought:

Aspen Caramel Woods - So dang light it's hard to say. I smelled the caramel and vanilla, it's quite sweet. But doesn't wow me.

Napa Autumn Blackberry - Smelled like SBW to me all over again, and since THIS Fall is the first time I'm experiencing SBW thanks to SAS, I see no need for a near dupe. I think the only difference I could find was again, this scent was light, SBW packs a bigger wallop.

Vermont Honey Apple - I don't like Apple scents. Smell it and decide for yourself. 

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin - Again, I'm noticing the trend of lighter scent. I wonder if the spice was toned down on purpose because last year's IS a little on the loud side for smell. I MIGHT get this one in minis since I actually do like SCP but it's just a headache to smell it sometimes.

I'm not sure what they did here, but it feels like the strengths on these scents were toned down a lot. I MIGHT get minis of the ACW and SCP. But that's only a maybe. I'm not liking the no shower gel available, it feels like being forced to buy full size if I want the whole ritual.

Now let me take a moment to go into the current up to date sales we have going right now.

• B3G2
• 5/$15, 7/$20 Hand Soap
• Fresh Picked Hardworking Cream $6
• Fresh Picked Body Care 2/$12
• Mason Jar Hand Soap 2/$15
• Mason Jar Candles 2/$15
• $6 Aromatherapy Body Wash

3 wick candles. When oh when? It's looking more and more like it might happen for Labor Day weekend. Possibly starting a week or so beforehand.  It feels like we are overdue for sure and I'll let you guys know when I know. Make sure you are checking out the other fabulous bloggers in my "Reading" tab up top.

End of the weekend newness.

Newness, newness, everybody loves newness. The moment I have been waiting for ... Applewood Bonfire! Well, not necessarily that moment. Still waiting for the candle sale!

 

 

Select Stores only...

Hello fragrance fans. It would appear that select B&BW stores are holding a 2/$22 candle sale today. It isn't online at all, and again, not all stores have it. Zero of mine do. Sadface. I made a list and everything. I don't know how long this sale will last. One of my stores offered to call back Monday as they might know more then so until then, this mouse sits patiently waiting. Patiently waiting for some Marshmallow Fireside, Blueberry Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Caramel Latte. Mmm! 

Call ahead to avoid disappointment before you go out that door!

A closer look at the Lip Wands

In my last entry, I highlighted the newness I found while perusing the B&BW website over breakfast. I found the Vanilla Glitz and the Golden Caramel wands, in addition to 2 others, so here's a closer look at those wands. 

 

Vanilla Glitz

 

Be dazzled! Light reflecting, iridescent sparkle gloss illuminates lips with high shine formula. Creamy vanilla flavor provides the ultimate indulgence for your pout!

• Delectably rich, creamy vanilla flavor
• New lip wand for the perfect pucker every time you apply!
• High-sparkle, universally flattering nude shade

  

Golden Caramel

Be dazzled! Light reflecting, iridescent sparkle gloss illuminates lips with high shine formula. Rich caramel flavor provides the ultimate indulgence for your pout!

• Delectably rich, sweet caramel flavor
• New lip wand for the perfect pucker every time you apply!
• High-sparkle, rich golden berry shade

 

Shimmer & Cake

Be dazzled! Light reflecting, iridescent sparkle gloss illuminates lips. Wand applicator delivers dabs of high shine formula and sweet vanilla cake flavor for a perfect pucker every time you apply!

• Sheer formula tints lips a shimmery petal pink shade
• Moisture rich, high gloss formula delivers a creamy berry flavor

   

Wine & Shine

Be dazzled! Light reflecting, iridescent sparkle gloss illuminates lips. Wand applicator delivers dabs of high shine formula and decadent berry flavor for a perfect pucker every time you apply!

• With a tempting dark berry flavor
• Moisture rich, high gloss formula delivers a creamy berry flavor
• High-sparkle, shimmering berry shade

Tess also highlighted the new signature lip glosses for Fall Traditions this-a-way

Some newness to kickstart your weekend.

 

   

   

   

   

   

  

   

   

   

   

 

Fan Exclusive of the day.

It's a little late now so I won't bother posting the picture, but today B&BW had a one day only fan exclusive deal where you get a free Hardworking Hand and Body Cream with any purchase, reminiscent of that coupon that allowed you to get a FFM free with any purchase.

I bring this news, now old news slightly late since I just got home and most if not all B&BW on this side of the country are closed right now. 

After a long, bad day at work, I decided to go indulge myself. I haven't done anything nice for myself in days. So I did what any B&BW fan would do. I went to B&BW.

The Fresh Picked creams were free. 

Scarlet Pumpkin and Heirloom Cranberries are so much win. ♥ 

PIC picked out Meyer Lemon. I was surprised he didn't get himself the Honeycrisp Apple. As for the Lemon, I like it alright. It's sort of tart, yet it has a layering of sugar I think to it. I don't know that I'll like it like I like Lemon Vanilla (that's a lot of likes...) but we'll see what PIC thinks of it. 

This isn't really much of a haul, more of an update - I did see that the girls had boxes sitting around and they were moving stuff about. I was hoping to see some 2/$22 signs laying around or something but I saw nothing of the sort. Both of the ladies working are familiar with my candle hoarding and I like to think they would have extended an invitation for me to come back tomorrow instead of "See ya Monday" if there were to be a candle sale, so I'm a little on the fence about a potential sale. I didn't outright ask. Maybe I should've? I suppose at this point, only time is going to tell. I like to think we'll have one before the end of August. It feels like it's been FOR-EV-ER since we've had one, and I know it's only lent to the fact that the new stuff is out ... and we are all dying to get our hands on it.

I DID see Blueberry Pumpkin Patch (which btw, smells like the blueberry pancakes I had for brekkie this am) was in store, and so are some of the mason jars like Pumpkin Caramel Latte. I was stoked and that has me that much more excited for a potential sale. The chaos that a 2/$22 would bring to my pockets is frightening but I want a 3 wick Marshmallow Fireside soooo bad. Maybe I'll get lucky. Tomorrow IS payday...

Happy Friday!

To those of you who do a Monday-Friday, happy Friday to you! And even if you're like me and working the weekend, still have a happy Friday! New sugar scrubs.