I'm one of the lucky few who got a chance to review one of the candles from Goose Creek Candle's American Heirloom collection of Scented Candles.
Just wait! Don't get jealous yet! I've got one for you too! Read on, my friend.
When I get to do a post like this one, I really enjoy taking the opportunity to challenge myself and write something a little different and about a subject I normally wouldn't write about. Now, if blogging had smell-o-vision, I would be all over that. I'm a candle/home scents kind of girl and I usually have some kind of scented something or other setting the mood for me when I'm at home. Most weeks don't pass without Chris asking me "Why do you always have to have smells? Everywhere you go, there's always a smell!"
I know, it sounds like he's telling me I stink up the place. And he is. Because to him scents like fresh laundry, new car, and vanilla cupcake are stinks. I always win out though because, well, he's wrong and I'm right.
So you can imagine, I wasn't too unhappy when I spent one cooler, rainy afternoon this week walking around my house and trying my new Goose Creek Candle out in different locations.
The scent I chose for my review was Mulled Cider. I often buy candles by this name in the Fall and I always love them. Let me tell you though, they are not the same.
First of all, it looks like a big ol' jar of old-fashioned homemade apple butter, sitting there on your counter, so right away you look like you must be some kind of amazing home maker. The scent is familiar, and smells like you'd expect from a mulled cider candle, but it's richer and deeper with more real fruit aroma. It also smells like home the way you always thought it should be, and like life is great, and like everything is going to be just fine. You know, one of those kind of scents.
Here are some of the great places you can use your jar of happiness around the house!
-On the kitchen counter. Any kitchen counter will do. Granite or fancy butcher block are not required.
-At your desk while you're working. (Like I have right now!)
-On top of the fridge.
-By the sink.
-In your mudroom so your family smells it when they get home.
-In the laundry room.
-Casting a warm glow on pictures of your ancestors.
-On a window sill next to real old jars.
-On top of the TV cabinet.
-Add it to any mantel (or fantel!) for a little extra oomph.
-On a side table right next to where you sit.
-In the dining room, to create a warm atmosphere when you walk by, even if you don't use the room often enough.
-On the coffee table while you relax and watch a little TV or read a magazine.
-In your stairwell hallway to fill multiple floors with the cozy scent.
You can see I've been having some fun.
Wanna have some fun too?
I have one 16oz American Heirloom collection candle (in your choice of scent) to give away to one lucky reader!
Enter right here!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The winner will be contacted by email by September 15th, 2012.
If it so happens that you're not the lucky winner but you still absolutely must get your hands on one of these candles, well you're still in luck. I have a coupon code for you as well! Use the code 1050 to receive 25% off of your entire purchase now through September 30th. You're welcome!
Good luck!
I was compensated by Goose Creek Candle Co. for this post and was provided a candle of my own to review. All opinions and crazy thoughts about how much I love scented candles are my own!
I have three little boys, a 100 lb dog with an affinity for rolling in the mud, and a husband in the infantry who goes out into the field for weeks at a time (with no showers.) I think that is all I need to say to explain why I need some nice smelling things in my house!
ReplyDeleteI really love my scentsy Warmers but I need candles still in places that plugs aren't. Plus they glow purdy so I'd use them on the mantle likely. Love the scents!
ReplyDeleteI am the only female in a house full of sweaty boys!! 'Nuff said!
ReplyDeleteMmm...love the sound of the scent you chose! I can't wait to try one of these.
ReplyDeleteYou sold me on the Mulled Cider scent. Would also use it in the basement, the bedrooms, bathrooms, just everywhere you want a warm glow that smells like home in fall...
ReplyDeleteGoose Creek Candle has so many tempting scents to choose from, but I think I would go with Hazelnut Cream, or maybe Dark Vanilla Bean, and Strawberry Rhubarb sounds wonderful too. I love food scents. Like you I wouldn't have any trouble finding a spot for one either, especially with teen boys and a dog.
ReplyDeleteI love anything vanilla scented so I think I would try the Vanilla Cashmere.
ReplyDeleteI am a candle JUNKIE and any candle that smells like I'm baking is my absolute favorite!!
ReplyDeleteThe Angel kiss sounds amazing! I'd burn it in my living room while a fire was going and with a good book! :)
ReplyDeleteI love candles all year long, but favorites are popular this time of the year. I've never heard of Goose Creek Candles, but I'd love to try one out!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use anything that reminds me of fall and cooler weather. Maybe a vanilla, or the mulled cider! My mantle is just crying out for this beautiful candle!!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteMulled cider for me, please! :)
ReplyDeleteNatalie
nataliekanaby@hotmail.com
I'd use it in my kitchen!
ReplyDeletesarah.zaengle at yahoo dot com
I would use it in the living room!
ReplyDeleteI have candles in every room, but this one would go in my bedroom.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 cats, and both my husband and I are very athletic. Needless to say, our laundry/cat box room can get pretty smelly! One of these would be perfect in there!
ReplyDelete*Nicole
I would use it in my kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteI would love a nice spicey scent for the kitchen
ReplyDeletehrddiana556@gmail.com
I would use French Vanilla on my coffee table.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE candles! I want one for my kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick orange berry slush and I'd use it in my bedroom
ReplyDeleteI'd choose Dark Vanilla Bean Scented Jar Candle and use it in my living room.
ReplyDeletei want one b/c i love candles! i just moved into a new bigger house and i need more candles! lol :)
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ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the Autumn Scented Jar Candle. I have a perfect spot for it in my dining room!
ReplyDeletenicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com
i would use it in my bedroom, it looks so pretty
ReplyDeleteI love the White Linen Scented!
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Fiona N
I like the whipped pumpkin latte!
ReplyDeleteI'd love the Hazelnut Cream or the Whipped Pumpkin Latte for sure!
ReplyDeletesoonermom76(at)gmail.com
I'd pick white linen.
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ReplyDeletesarahyurga@yahoo.com
either the apple festival or sparkling citrus! thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOooh - I'd love to win one of these, because I love candle scents all over my house, especially in the Fall/Winter - & I've been out of a job (&looking!) & can't afford to buy any right now! I'd put it on my Mantle, or maybe the tall table behind my Sofa so it would make my whole Great room/kitchen smell good!!! Thanks for the chance....
ReplyDeleteThe scent I would pick would be Maple Toddy.
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:)Jeanne B.T.
I would use Apple Cider :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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ReplyDeleteI would use it in my living room!
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i would use it in my ktichen
ReplyDeleteI would love one as I've been in the mood for a new candle for Fall. I would likely use it in my living room.
ReplyDeleteI would get the mulled cider...it's the scent that made me enter.
ReplyDeleteSpice Cake sounds yummy... mmm! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love mulled cider or laundry and for sure on the basement steps
ReplyDeleteI would use it in my bedroom because the cats don't go on there. I'm afraid of fire and candles with my two cats. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteYolanda
I would love to try the Whipped Pumpkin Latte Scented Jar Candle in the living room. We love Pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteblessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com
i so need a new candle for my bedroom
ReplyDeleteI would go Halloween and pick Dark Potion Patchouli :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love candles, that's why I want to win! I'd use it in my living room because fall/winter is my favorite time to use candles! Good luck to everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteI would get the Patchouli....my favorite scent. It's so earthy and wonderful. I would use it everywhere like you did.
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I owuld pick the Whipped Pumpkin Latte scent. I love pumpkin everything.
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ReplyDeletedark vanilla bean would be my choice and i would keep it high on top of my fridge so my little monkey toddlers wouldnt get a hold of it :)
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I would use it in my living room and kitchen.
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