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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Just Arrived! New Fragrances

More New Fragrances Just Arrived!

We have been doing some very fun fragrance shopping over the last few weeks! Look what just arrived today!!:

  • Autumn Spiced Tea - A creamy, seasonal spiced tea type, with a spicy clove/cinnamon and nutmeg top-note, a delicate green tea and ginger middle-note, with a creamy, sugary, milky-vanilla base-note.
  • Brown Sugar Cinnamon - Sweet brown sugar kissed with a touch of Cinnamon Spice.
  • Coconut Bay (Yankee Type) - Intoxicating scent of wind-swept palms and coconut milk. Wonderful!
  • Pink Sugar (Type) - A sweet sugary lemon drop type with citrus top notes, spicy fruity floral middle notes and a sweet vanilla musky base note.
  • Southern Praline - Nutty, sweet combination - great for Fall, Kitchen, and Christmas!

Stop in and check them out! http://www.blisscandles.com

Monday, August 25, 2008

New Fragrances!

Say Hello to these New and Return Fragrances!



We have added more new fragrances and even brought back some old ones this year! Doing primarily online business has allowed us to expand our fragrance line considerably and we aren't stopping here. Keep checking back for more great new fragrances!


NOTE: Most of our special listings on Etsy have these fragrances listed. However, they will not all be up on the main site until this weekend.


  • Artic Air - This brilliant fragrance begins with tops notes of eucalyptus, spearmint, wild rose and dew fresh ferns leading to snow pines, blue jasmine magnolia and white lilies finishing with a base of white musk, balsam and sandalwood.
  • Autumn Toddy - Sweet notes of pumpkin. Hot buttered rum and spicy nutmeg.
  • Black Currant and Nectarine - Sun ripened nectarines infused with the crisp tanginess of black currant berries. Absolutely wonderful!
  • Caramel Cappuccino - Hot steaming cappuccino drizzled with sweet, gooey caramel!
  • Caramelized Pralines - An irresistible blend of sweet warm vanilla caramel, dark brown sugar and butter-drenched pecans.
  • Cherry Coconut - Sweet, tart cherries blended with coconut cream. Scrumptious!
  • Cinnamon Buns - Warm cinnamon buns fresh baked and drizzled with vanilla icing.
  • Cinnamon Coconut Cream - This custom blend features delicious cream infused coconut and spicy cinnamon sticks for an unusual knock-your-socks off fragrance that is sure to please.
  • Cotton Blossom - Soft breezy top notes of bergamot highlight this rich romantic blend of muguet and cotton flower. BBW Type.
  • Cozy Home - Chock-a-block full of warm, housewarming spices with a burst of fresh apple.
  • Cranberry Marmalade - Luscious blend of tart cranberries spiced apples and fresh California orange peel.
  • Cucumber Melon Mint - Crisp, fresh cucumbers blended with honeydew and a dash of refreshing spearmint. An unusual, invigorating surprise!
  • Energy - A refreshing, stimulating lemon type with top-notes of grapefruit, orange, mandarin and lemon, middle-notes of lavender and spearmint, and a cedarwood base-note.
  • Fall Leaves - The crisp, sweet earthy scent of autumn with top notes of bergamot, hay, and dried flowers, a woody cedar-moss middle note, and a sweet, musky clover base note.
  • Freesia - A clean floral fragrance reminiscent of fresh blooming wild-flowering freesia. It possesses an aldehydic green, floral rosy top note, a hint of spice with clover, cyclamen and jasmine in the middle, and a warm musky animalic base note.
  • German Chocolate Cake - Delectable, chocolately cake with creamy chocolate frosting.
  • Gingerbread Pumpkin - A scrumptious blend of sweet and spicy gingerbread infused with creamy pumpkin!
  • Juniper Breeze - A nice airy floral with fruity and green notes. BBW Type.
  • Lemon Lavender - A beautiful blend of lemon, French lavender, and green leafy hints with geranium, rose and eucalyptus oil on a base of Virginia cedar wood and vanilla.
  • Lilac Rose - Sweet smelling Spring Lilacs and fresh Summer roses mingling with fresh greenery.
  • Macintosh Cucumber - Crisp, fresh Macintosh combines with crisp, cool cucumber in this unusual refreshing fragrance.
  • Mango Vanilla - Sweet, delectable island mango with a touch of vanilla to bring home the tropics!
  • Orange Vanilla Pomegranate - Creamsicles melting into fresh, juicy pomegranate -- you just can't help yourself!
  • Pomegranate Apple - A combination of fresh, sweet pomegranate and crisp apples. One of our new custom blends.
  • Pomegranate Mango Swirl - Sweet, juicy pomegranate and refreshing tropical mango are the lives of this party! An absolute delight for the tropical fruit lover!
  • Pumpkin Cake - My obsession with Pumpkin continues! Warm pumpkin cake frosted with thick, creamy white buttercream frosting. Definitely one of a kind!
  • Pumpkin Spice - A warm spicy pumpkin-clove type with a cinnamon top note, a fruity vegetal pumpkin middle note and a sweet sugary vanilla base note.
  • Pure Seduction (VS Type) - A yummy, fruity interpretation of the very popular VS Type.
  • Sage and Pomegranate - A vibrant green floral with botanical sage, sweet pomegranate and tropical ferns.
  • Satsuma - A wonderful fragrance with top notes of juicy pineapple, apple peel, grapefruit and oranges, middle notes of Mandarin Oranges and sweet sherbert, and base notes of orange, mandarin, and plums.
  • Snickerdoodle - The childhood favorite scrumptiously wrapped up in a candle.
  • Spanish Cedar - Muy bien! You’ll love whispers of oriental spice with undertones of soothing musk and the pleasant aroma of cedar for an alluring fragrance.
  • Spearmint - Spearmint has been a long time native of the Mediterranean. The Romans claimed that this refreshing aroma had the ability to “stir up the mind”. Stir your mind up with this refreshing and minty aromatic fragrance!
  • Spiced Wassail - For hundreds of years Europeans have warmed their homes in celebration with this delectably spicy punch. Apple, orange, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon make up this favorite.
  • Strawberries and Champagne (VS Type) - A fruity, bubbly interpretation of the VS favorite. I swear you can smell the champagne bubbles!
  • Stress Relief - Stress Relief is a blend of eucalyptus and spearmint combined to create the perfect relaxing fragrance!
  • Sun & Sand - A YC Interpretation, this is for my customers who asked for something that smells like the beach. A wonderful blend of the outdoors and suntan lotion.
  • Sweet Pea - A green spring-fresh bouquet with a top note reminiscent of watery-green-leaves, lily of the valley, and summer melon and apple. The middle note is a floral medley of jasmine and rose with zesty blend of orange and lemon oils and a base note of white musk and vetiver. BBW Type.
  • Tranquility - This exotic floral fragrance is a creative mix of rich floral and woody musk base notes. Top notes of fresh ozone floral, muguet and sparkling citrus. A beautiful floral bouquet creates the heart of the fragrance, with notes of rose, jasmine, violet and lilac. A complex base of lasting patchouli, amber, cedar wood, powdery vanilla and musk complete this fragrance with nuances of licorice and spice.
  • Vanilla Bergamot - Zesty, lemony bergamot with a touch of vanilla. Wonderful Spring, Summer, and kitchen fragrance!
  • Vanilla Hazelnut Pumpkin - This wonderful fragrance takes soothing vanilla and hazelnut and spikes it with scrumptious pumpkin and spices to make a blend that says "you're home."
  • White Ginger and Amber - A delightful blend of musk and sandalwood with top notes of jasmine. BBW Type.
  • Wino Dreams - Fun blend of our fantastic Merlot and sweet White Zinfandel.
  • Witches Brew - Mystical, spellbinding and hauntingly eerie fragrance just right for those Halloween parties.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Racermann's Handmade Creations

Featured Etsy Shop: Racermann's Handmade Creations

One of the wonderful teams I am a member of is Etsy West Michigan. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring these fantastic crafters and artists. Want to find more great finds from Etsy West Michigan? Search "etsywmi team" and you will find a wonderful array of items for yourself and the upcoming gift giving season!

Racermann's makes beautiful pendants, earrings, necklaces, charms, and miscellaneous craft items. Here is what they had to say about their shop:


1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? Racermann's Creations

2. What is your shop URL? http://racermann.etsy.com
3. When did you start selling on Etsy? July of 2007
4. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? Looking at all the talent from around the world
5. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? Making things with my hands.
6. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? Sunset on mars Pendant, 1st item I made

7. What teams do you belong to? etsywmi (Etsy West Michigan)
8. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? Chat with people

9. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? Butt Freckles

10. What do you do in your spare time? I work on crafts, Estate Sales

Saturday, August 9, 2008

"Fall" in Love with Bliss Soybean Candles!!



"Fall" in Love with Bliss Soybean Candles!
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It is that time of year again and we couldn't be more excited! It is time to start bringing out the yummy Fall candle scents. Already the orders are pouring in for these fabulous finds!

My Etsy shop now has special listings for the multiple purchase discount structure with shipping and pricing already determined.

So stop in and load up on some of these great favorites:


  • Harvest
  • Cozy Home
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Carrot Cake
  • Pumpkin Thyme
  • Pumpkin Souffle
  • Caramelized Pralines
  • Creamy Caramel
  • Cinnamon Spice
  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Cinnamon Buns
  • Cappuccino Hazelnut
  • Vanilla Hazelnut Mocha








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