Change in Lead Time - Nov 6th to Nov 21st

I just wanted to send a notice out well ahead of time that my typical 5-7 day lead will be extended by approximately one week between November 6th and November 21st. It is possible that it could be longer for non-seasonal (i.e. florals, clean, earthy scents) and non-Premium line items (Mayo Jars, Elite Jars, tea lights).

If you would like to order during that time, just take note that the Premium line (10 oz, 16 oz, and 26 oz) tends to ship the fastest...Mayo Jars and Elite Jars are always made to order.


Not only am I in two shows during that time but I also have something else super special happening during that time! All I can say is keep an eye out on Etsy.com!

I encourage everyone to order by October 24th to make sure you have your goodies lickity split!

-Suzanne

It's a Pumpkin Addiction!

One of my worst addictions is Pumpkin fragrances! I have so many I even don't know which ones to choose in the Fall.

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.


Pumpkin Pie - Fresh baked pumpkin pie baked with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger. This is one of my staples in my living room year-round. It has a touch of caramel that just makes it delectable. It does have a touch of “sweet” so if you don’t like a sweet pumpkin, try Pumpkin Thyme or Pumpkin Souffle which are both fantastic!

Gingerbread Pumpkin - A scrumptious blend of sweet and spicy gingerbread infused with creamy pumpkin!

And....

Butternut Pumpkin - A blend of butternut squash, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

Caramel Pumpkin Bliss - Creamy pumpkin pie infused with creamy caramel to create a sweet fragrance that makes home a place you never want to leave.

Pumpkin Cake - My obsession with Pumpkin continues! Warm pumpkin cake frosted with thick, creamy white buttercream frosting. Definitely one of a kind!

Pumpkin Maple Pecan (NEW!) - Love this addition! This new blend of sweet pumpkin and nutty vanilla is a scrumptious sweet blend that fills the room with mmmmm! It's like being in a candy shop with warm pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Spice Latte (NEW!) - A rich blend of coffee and pumpkin spices make this a rich delcious aroma great for fall.

Pumpkin Thyme - A Pumpkin custard with notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove and Ginger.

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."

Vanilla Pumpkin Spice - Vanilla bouquet with buttery nut nuances with spicy pumpkin.

Front Page Treasury - September 28th

I was on the Front Page of Etsy.com again today! Yea!!

-Suzanne, Your Beloved Candle Lady :)

Verde Lifestyles Grand Opening ~ Coming October 1st!

We have been blessed this year with an increasing number of stores wanting to carry our products.

We are very excited about the latest carrier of Bliss products, Verde Lifestyles -- set to open on October 1st. Verde Lifestyles is an online venue that will be residing at http://www.verdelifestyles.com. For those who aren't aware, "verde" means "green." Verde Lifestyles is dedicated to carrying products that support a "green" lifestyle by being natural, organic, recycled, etc.

Itching to redo that bedroom? Check out these great items that you'll be able to find on their site. :

Don't forget, they will be carrying these Bliss Candle jar styles in Cozy Home, Harvest, Pumpkin Spice, and Victorian Christmas!


For more information, check out their "teaser" blog article at http://blog.verdelifestyles.com/2009/09/10/website-teaser/.

-Suzanne, Your Candle Lady :)

New ~ Bliss Candle Holder by jneale3!

New at Jneale3! The Bliss Candle Holder:

"This little beauty was made out of discarded cedar fencing material. The fence was in excess of 20 years old, and the owner gave me the material after he tore it down. And now you get to enjoy it in your own home!"

Check it out or buy it HERE.

Be sure to check out Jneale3's shop for more awesome candle holders made out of a variety of beautiful wood products.

While the Bliss Candle Holder was made for Bliss Candles, any standard jelly jar will fit. The same holds true with the other items in his shop. If you have a candle vendor you prefer (like Bliss Candles :)), chances are your preferred vendor's votives and jars will fit holders made for another vendor's product as well. Just ask!

Have fun shopping in this awesome Etsy shop! http://jneale3.etsy.com

-Suzanne
The Candle Lady

Bliss Candles Now Available in Saugatuck!

Bliss Pomegranate Premium 10 oz Soy Candles now available at Silverberry Home Decor in downtown Saugatuck!

Stop by and visit and tell her how much you love them so she will carry more!

-Suzanne

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Handmade Artist Directory

Welcome to the Handmade Artist Directory!

Looking for quality handcrafted items? Find them HERE (http://www.blisscandles.com/HandmadeDirectory.htm) or by clicking on the links below. If you would like to be considered for the directory, please comment on this post with your Etsy, Artfire, or Web address.
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MAIN HANDMADE DIRECTORY PAGE
MAIN HANDMADE PAGE
MAIN WEB PAGE

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Fine Art - Paintings
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More to Come!

July Contest! Take our Survey

Click on the link to take a ten question survey about our candles and be entered into a drawing for a Harvest/Cinnamon Spice Elite Jar!

Click Here to take survey

Bliss Candles Featured!

Bliss has been featured on yet another wonderful blog! Check out feature here: http://asthebellringsbadiks.blogspot.com/2009/04/feature-friday_24.html

-Suzanne

Fragrance List as of April 2009

We have added over 10 new fragrances since March 2009 and we now carry over 200 fragrances! Check out our new fragrance list at:

http://www.blisscandles.com/FragranceList.htm

New fragrances can be ordered with Price Break Listings in our Etsy shop right now (http://www.blisscandles.etsy.com/) . New fragrances will be added to the regular website this weekend (http://www.blisscandles.com/) !

-Suzanne

A Heavenly Combination

Sure I LOVE my own candles (*wink*) but I had a combo burning yesterday that was sheer heaven!

On one side of the Living Room, I had Lime Cilantro burning and on the other side I had Violet Lime burning. My home smelled so fresh and clean....it was fantastic! Definitely a recommendation of the "Chef" to grab these two :)

Just had to share...it is that wonderful! Have a great Sunday :)

-Suzanne

The Spring Sale is ON!!!

It's that time of year...time for our annual Spring Sale!

Take 15% OFF any order placed on our regular website - http://www.blisscandles.com/ - now through March 30, 2009. Use discount code "SPRING" at checkout to get the discount!

Recommendations of "The Chef" for Spring:

• Fresh Cut Grass
• Lilac
• Tulips (YC Type)
• Hydrangea (YC Type)
• Lily of the Valley
• Garden Pavillion
• Spring Bouquet (YC Type)
• Key Lime Pie (YC Type)
• Violet Lime
• Lime Cilantro
• Orange Spice
• Orange Ginger
• Spring Rain
• Shore Breeze
• Pineapple Paradise
• Coconut Bay (YC Type)

Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

Clean Up Your Act!

Do you love those YC fragrances but hate the soot and other oddities? Did you know we have a long list of "interpretations" of their fragrances made with wonderful, clean-burning soy? Please remember that our fragrances are NOT Yankee fragrances...just interpretations which may not be exact...and they hold all rights to names, fragrances, etc.

Go to http://www.blisscandles.com/ or http://blisscandles.etsy.com/ to order some of these favorites!

Amber Sunset
Buttercream
Cinnamon Stick
Clean Cotton
Coconut Bay
Coconut Lime Verbena
Cookies & Cream
Cranberry Chutney
Cucumber & Cantaloupe
Cucumber Melon
Fresh Cut Roses
Harvest
Hydrangea
Island Mango
Key Lime Pie
Lemon Lavender
Lemon Zest
Mandarin Cranberry
Midsummers Night
Pineapple Paradise
Sage and Citrus
Spring Bouquet
Sugar Plum
Sun & Sand
Sunwashed Linen
Tropical Vanilla
Tulips
Witches Brew

Bliss Featured!

I have been featured on Rose Works Jewelry's blog! Check it out and be sure to comment!

http://roseworkstreasury.blogspot.com/2008/12/inspired-bywhite.html

-Suzanne

What's the Big Deal?

I often have people ask, "What's the big deal about Bliss Soy Candles?"

First...I only speak for my own soybean candles. I named my business, "Bliss," for a reason. When I first started making candles, the difference between mine and others was very noticeable. They were much stronger, burned better, and the colors were beautiful (thank goodness I paid attention in that Kindergarten class on blending colors!).

If you buy a Bliss Soybean Candle, here is what you can expect:

1. Zero to little soot. Soy wax produces little to no soot if burned AND made properly (keep out of drafts, use the appropriate amount of oil, etc). I use the no more than the maximum fragrance recommended to make sure you don't get soot.


2. An attractive container that you can be proud to display in your home. There is a reason why I search for cool lids and cute candle caps - I'm a very picky decorator! It would always drive me crazy when all I could find was jelly jars.


3. A candle made with the best ingredients available. My candles are often pricier for a reason. You pay for quality. I don't buy from people who sell "discount oils." I buy the most awesome wax on the market. Most of my jars still say Made in the USA!


4. Metal - free wicks. My wicks are all made with paper and cotton...period. No zinc or lead to worry about.


5. A stronger candle. Most of my fragrances are quite strong. Cozy Home, Hot Apple Strudel, Clove, Victorian Christmas, Christmas Berry...oh I could go on! There are also several that are on the lighter side. Many of your vanilla or clean fragrances are softer. The food fragrances and fruit fragrances will knock your socks off!


6. A better burn. If the instructions on the back of my candles are followed, they will burn across every time and straight down to the bottom of the jar using nearly all of the wax. And if you are a "liquefy" junkie like me, you'll love the burn pool on these!


7. Beautiful colors. I love color and I am very picky about my dyes.


8. A candle that supports American farmers...they make the soybeans (yep..this stuff really comes from soybeans!).

I'll admit it. I love my candles. If you look at my Etsy feedback, you'll see I'm not alone!

DISCOUNT!! If you read this entire article, take 5% OFF in any of my shops below. Just use the code BLOG at checkout and I will send you a refund!

Etsy: http://blisscandles.etsy.com/

ArtFire: http://blisscandles.artfire.com/

Lollishop: http://www.lollishops.com/bliss-soybean-candles-and-gifts

Regular Website: http://www.blisscandles.com/

-Suzanne

SALE!!! 10% OFF

I have a SALE in my Etsy Shop this weekend! 10% OFF!!

To make things even easier for my customers, I have created special listings with the discount already applied! Here is the link to that section:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098894&section_id=5774724

Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

New Listing! Holiday Packaged Mayo 16 oz Jar

Check out one of my new listings! I will be feverishly adding items on Wednesday and Thursday in time for Black Friday and managed to get one up this morning for my new Holiday Gift Wrapped 16 oz Mayo Jar with Star Candle Capper. Keep an eye on the Gift Items section in my Etsy shop for more goodies over the next couple of days!

http://blisscandles.etsy.com

-Suzanne

Fragrance Review: Cozy Home

My first fragrance review is on a fragrance that to many is second to no other - Cozy Home.

Cozy Home is a wonderful intermingling of sweet, crisp apple and sweet kitchen spices. The scent throw in my soy candles is simply amazing, fragrancing at least two rooms in my home. This is not one to buy in small quantities. I highly suggest at least a 16 oz jar if not the 26 oz because you will be very disappointed when the candle is gone. This candle is ivory in color to match any decor.

Keep an eye out for upcoming "you choose the color" listings. You will be able to order your favorite fragrance, regardless of what it is, in holiday colors!

Stop by my shop and sniff around a bit! You may have a hard time leaving :)

-Suzanne

Treasury Feature

I have been featured in the cutest little Treasury! Stop by and give her some props and clicks :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21639

Bliss Featured on TheMaryGoRound Blog!

I have been so fortunate and blessed this week! I have been featured on another wonderful blog. Please stop by and visit! http://themarygoround.blogspot.com/

-Suzanne