Post by mmisbell28 on Aug 12, 2010 19:37:55 GMT -5
I wanted to do this because I need some new ideas to store all my candles & scent shots because what I have now isn't going to work for me much longer. I want to see your collection & storage. So if I show you mine will you show me yours ? I will also review my collection because I was asked to in a comment. I love to read reviews; it helps me with my orders every time. So I hope to yours posted below & if you have any suggestions on storage please let me know. Okay here it goes.
This is what I keep most of my candles & scent shots in. It worked at first but now I've outgrown it. The top with all the scent shots is fine but the middle & bottom drawers are really heavy so the drawers are hard to open & close. I thought about a bigger plastic container but I wonder if I'll still have the same problem.
On top of my storage container I have my bread pan candle & a basket with my mini candles & scoop some scents.
This is my top drawer where I keep all my scent shots, votives & tea light candles. This works ok for me. Wished they were more spread out so I can see the scents easier. But I do have them organized by seasons so that makes it a little easier.
This is my middle drawer. I keep all my 9 oz candles in here. I have to stack some of them on top of each other so when I go to open the drawer it is difficult.
This is my bottom drawer. I keep most of my bigger candles in here. Of course I can't fit all of them in here so I keep several of them around the house. It works okay but I can't fit anything else in here really.
Here's the review of my candle collection.
Here is a group pic of all my candles besides the 9 oz. I'll break them down to do a review.
Scoop some scent: Its a love for me! Its the softest wax I've ever felt. It melts super fast & throws out an unbelieveable amout of scent.
Left is Mango Sorbett. Its amazing. Perfect summer scent. It smells like something I would want to drink. Of course smells like mango but also has a smoothie type smell. It makes me so thristy. Scent throw is AMAZING. Very strong. I had this in a mini candle before I bought the scoop some scent & even in the mini candle it was really strong.
Right is Hello Dolly. I had this in a scent shot & fell in love. I'm saving my scoop some scent for the fall. It smells of chocolate & butterscotch. It reminds me of a hot fudge sundae. Also a strong scent throw.
4 oz Mini Candles: I love these little guys. They are perfect for trying a scent if you want a little more than the 2 oz scent shots & just want it in candle form. I use these in small rooms mostly but I have used them in my living room that is open to the kitchen, dining room & foyer & I smell it pretty strong.
Top Left Hawiian Splash: smells just like the drink, tropical punch. Reminds me of being a kid. Scent throw is pretty good. I like this one in my computer room. Great summer scent.
Top Right Banana: YUMMMMMMMY!!!! I love Banana Laffy Taffys & this is exactly what it smells like. Scent throw is about like the Hawiian Splash, pretty good. Also like this one in my computer room.
Bottom Left Treasure Island: I can't describe this too well...lots of tropical fruit & a floral note. I'm not a huge fan of florals but this one is really toned down with the fruity smell. I like it. Scent throw is really good.
Bottom Right Orange Vanilla: OMG!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!! This is in my top 10 scents. Makes you want to go in the freezer & get yourself a Dreamiscle. I bought some as soon as I got this candle I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. The scent throw is GREAT!!!
This was Mango Sorbett. SEE these little guys are perfect even after you burn up your candle. I just washed it out & now going to use it for something else. Washes up easy. This is the only candle I have completely used up but I will keep all my jars. I love her jars she uses.
Here is my 8 oz candles. I only have two because I think for the money a 9 oz is better. The scent throw is even better than the minis of course but I just like the 9oz jar better.
Left is Tiffany D. AWESOME scent. I love this one for my bathroom this summer while I'm taking a hush bath. The scent throw is great. Feels my whole bathroom & bedroom up. It smells to me of cotton candy with honeydew melon. Don't get too much of the watermelon like I've heard some say. But it is great.
Right is Blueberry Cobbler. I just love this one. I love it more than Blueberry Cheesecake. Smells like baked blueberries with crust. Even to me smells bubbly like its just come out of the oven. Scent throw is AWESOME.
Here is my 16 oz candles. Not a huge fan of this jar. Out of all the ones I've gotten the scent throw isn't that great. And it takes forever for them to burn to the edges. But I love the scents I have.
The still bubble wrapped one in the back is Cherry Fizzy Pop. It broke while we moved...I'm so sad. Its an amazing scent. VERY VERY VERY STRONG scent throw!!!!!!! And yes you can smell the carbonation. I can't burn this one unless I'm all alone because it makes my hubby sick. He has problems lol. Its great though!!!!
Left is Cinnamon Dounuts: YUMMMMY!! This is also in my top 10. Smells like real cinnamon & sugar dounut. Smells like it just come out of the fryer. Yes you can smell the dough. Its amazing. Scent throw is the second best in my 16 oz candles (1st being Cherry Fizzy Pop).
Next is Peanut Butter Cookes: I do love the scent but the scent throw in the size candle isn't that good for me. It does smell just like you baked Peanut Butter Cookies & I love it but I have to keep it in a small room because I can't smell it in my living room.
Next is Cinnamon Stick: I haven't burned this one yet because I think it would be AWESOME for Christmas time but on cold throw it smells just like Cinnamon candy or Red Hots. I love it. Smells really strong in the jar.
Next is Raspberry Banana Guava: I had a scent shot of this & I went head over heels nuts for this scent. Then when the candle arrived I couldn't smell it when I was burning it. I tried a smaller room but that didn't help much at all. But I really loved the scent shot & it makes me so sad that I can't smell it now
My tureens!!! MY LOVES!!! This is my favorite jar by far. AMAZING scent throw. SOOOO SOOO pretty glitter. If I fall in love with a scent this is what I buy.
In the back is Fudge Brownie 22 oz. bright orange & gold glitter. Smells just like brownie batter. I will burn this soon. In the jar it does smell strong. Top 10.
Middle Left Apple Jack N Peel 22 oz Red glitter: NUMBER 1 scent for me!!!!!! I LOVE IT! I can't wait to burn it & its killing me but I like to let my candles cure for at least 2 weeks before I burn them. It smells like Apples & spice with a little zest to me which is I guess the lemon & orange that's in it. Very strong scent on cold throw.
Middle Right Elvis 22 oz bright orange & lime glitter: Number 2 favorite scent. Banana & Peanut butter smells amazing together. Scent throw is AMAZING!!!!! It smells my whole house up, even upstairs. LOVE!!!!
Front Reese's Peanut Butter 8 oz. As far as the jar I love it. Its cute & the scent throw is even better than the reg 8 oz jar. The scent is amazing. Chocolate & Peanut butter exactly. Scent throw is great.
Love Victoria Candle in Lemon Pound Cake Fuschia & Grape glitter. Number 3 scent. Smells just like the name. Reminds me of those Lemon Drops candy. I love it. Scent throw is amazing. As far as the jar, I love it. It didn't take long to reach the edges. Burns clean.
These wick trimmers are the best!!! If you don't have them hurry go get you some!!!
Bowl candle in Peppermint Bark: Kinda blends in with my carpet lol. I had this in a scent shot & loved it. Top 10 scents. I'm saving this for Christmas. I can't say anything about the bowl because I haven't burned it but the size is awesome & I think it will be so pretty on my coffee table this winter. The scent is strong in the bowl. It smells just like an Andy's mint to me which I love.
Mustard Jar in Banana Nut Bread. I haven't burned this one either so I can't say too much for the jar besides that I do love the size & look of it. Love that it has 2 wicks. The smell is so amazing. Had a ss & love it; scent throw is so so good; filled my whole house up. Smells just like right out of the over Banana Nut Bread. Will be burning soon!
Mini Bread Pan Candle in Cinnabon. SO cute! It has crumbs on top & sprinkled with real cinnamon. Has two wicks. The smell is amazing. Smells just like when you walk through the mall & you are just trying & trying to find the smell you are smelling & you come right up to the stand of Cinnabon The scent throw is great. Mine is cannoning though. I didn't have time to burn it to the edge the first time & it hasn't worked its way through yet. I might have to cut it up later & use it in my tart warmer.
OK...here's my 9 oz candles. As you can see I like these the most if I'm not exactly sure about a scent. They are great jars. The scent throw is amazing. I just did a review on 6 of these that I just got in today so you can check that out here cbvictoria.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=10451
Banana Cream Pie (YELLOW): I smell banana but I get a pancake like smell too. So I call it my banana pancake candle. Scent throw is good.
Pumpkin Cheesecake (ORANGE): Pumpkin with a little tiny spice & the creamy of the cheesecake. Haven't burned but on cold throw its pretty strong.
Black Raspberry Vanilla (DARK PURPLE): Smells like a lotion to me. Not as fruity or vanilla as I thought. Not a huge fan of this one. I don't get the vanilla scent. Scent throw is ok; not real strong.
Christmas Kitchen (PINKISH RED): AWESOME! One of my fav Christmas scents. I smell a spicy orange Cold throw its strong. I love it.
Sweet Angel Dust (WHITE): Didn't like this one on cold throw but I finally broke down today & lit it. I really do like it. Smells really sweet & almondy. Scent throw is pretty good.
Cookies for Santa (WHITE): cold throw smells a little weird to me. Doesn't smell like cookies to me. Maybe when I lit it, it will be different.
Country Bumpkin (ORANGE): Top 10 scents! LOVE IT. Haven't burned yet but the cold throw is SO SO strong. Its a spicy one. Can't pin point which but its definitly amazing. Perfect fall scent.
Blueberry Cheesecake (DARK BLUE): Smells like a candy blueberry. I like this one a lot. I'm sure you have heard about this one a million times but the scent throw is good.
Poisoned Apple (RED): Top 10 scents! AMAZING apple scent. Its like a fresh cut apple with a hint of spice to it. You gotta try it. Best apple scent next to Apple Jack N Peel for me. Scent throw is amazing.
Apple Cinnamon Butter (BROWN): Does smell like the real thing. Scent throw is amazing. Real homey great for the fall type of scent.
Country Berry Hotcakes (DK RED): Top 10 scents. Smells like pancakes with a berry hot topping on top. The scent throw is AMAZING!
Strawberry Crunch (RED): not my favorite. Smells like fresh strawberries with that crumble smell but I don't know my nose just doesn't like this. Scent throw is good though.
PHEW!!! That's all. Hope this was helpful to ya'll. I wanna see everybody's collection. Any tips on storage would be hugely appricated!!! GOOD NIGHT LADIES
This is what I keep most of my candles & scent shots in. It worked at first but now I've outgrown it. The top with all the scent shots is fine but the middle & bottom drawers are really heavy so the drawers are hard to open & close. I thought about a bigger plastic container but I wonder if I'll still have the same problem.
On top of my storage container I have my bread pan candle & a basket with my mini candles & scoop some scents.
This is my top drawer where I keep all my scent shots, votives & tea light candles. This works ok for me. Wished they were more spread out so I can see the scents easier. But I do have them organized by seasons so that makes it a little easier.
This is my middle drawer. I keep all my 9 oz candles in here. I have to stack some of them on top of each other so when I go to open the drawer it is difficult.
This is my bottom drawer. I keep most of my bigger candles in here. Of course I can't fit all of them in here so I keep several of them around the house. It works okay but I can't fit anything else in here really.
Here's the review of my candle collection.
Here is a group pic of all my candles besides the 9 oz. I'll break them down to do a review.
Scoop some scent: Its a love for me! Its the softest wax I've ever felt. It melts super fast & throws out an unbelieveable amout of scent.
Left is Mango Sorbett. Its amazing. Perfect summer scent. It smells like something I would want to drink. Of course smells like mango but also has a smoothie type smell. It makes me so thristy. Scent throw is AMAZING. Very strong. I had this in a mini candle before I bought the scoop some scent & even in the mini candle it was really strong.
Right is Hello Dolly. I had this in a scent shot & fell in love. I'm saving my scoop some scent for the fall. It smells of chocolate & butterscotch. It reminds me of a hot fudge sundae. Also a strong scent throw.
4 oz Mini Candles: I love these little guys. They are perfect for trying a scent if you want a little more than the 2 oz scent shots & just want it in candle form. I use these in small rooms mostly but I have used them in my living room that is open to the kitchen, dining room & foyer & I smell it pretty strong.
Top Left Hawiian Splash: smells just like the drink, tropical punch. Reminds me of being a kid. Scent throw is pretty good. I like this one in my computer room. Great summer scent.
Top Right Banana: YUMMMMMMMY!!!! I love Banana Laffy Taffys & this is exactly what it smells like. Scent throw is about like the Hawiian Splash, pretty good. Also like this one in my computer room.
Bottom Left Treasure Island: I can't describe this too well...lots of tropical fruit & a floral note. I'm not a huge fan of florals but this one is really toned down with the fruity smell. I like it. Scent throw is really good.
Bottom Right Orange Vanilla: OMG!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!! This is in my top 10 scents. Makes you want to go in the freezer & get yourself a Dreamiscle. I bought some as soon as I got this candle I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. The scent throw is GREAT!!!
This was Mango Sorbett. SEE these little guys are perfect even after you burn up your candle. I just washed it out & now going to use it for something else. Washes up easy. This is the only candle I have completely used up but I will keep all my jars. I love her jars she uses.
Here is my 8 oz candles. I only have two because I think for the money a 9 oz is better. The scent throw is even better than the minis of course but I just like the 9oz jar better.
Left is Tiffany D. AWESOME scent. I love this one for my bathroom this summer while I'm taking a hush bath. The scent throw is great. Feels my whole bathroom & bedroom up. It smells to me of cotton candy with honeydew melon. Don't get too much of the watermelon like I've heard some say. But it is great.
Right is Blueberry Cobbler. I just love this one. I love it more than Blueberry Cheesecake. Smells like baked blueberries with crust. Even to me smells bubbly like its just come out of the oven. Scent throw is AWESOME.
Here is my 16 oz candles. Not a huge fan of this jar. Out of all the ones I've gotten the scent throw isn't that great. And it takes forever for them to burn to the edges. But I love the scents I have.
The still bubble wrapped one in the back is Cherry Fizzy Pop. It broke while we moved...I'm so sad. Its an amazing scent. VERY VERY VERY STRONG scent throw!!!!!!! And yes you can smell the carbonation. I can't burn this one unless I'm all alone because it makes my hubby sick. He has problems lol. Its great though!!!!
Left is Cinnamon Dounuts: YUMMMMY!! This is also in my top 10. Smells like real cinnamon & sugar dounut. Smells like it just come out of the fryer. Yes you can smell the dough. Its amazing. Scent throw is the second best in my 16 oz candles (1st being Cherry Fizzy Pop).
Next is Peanut Butter Cookes: I do love the scent but the scent throw in the size candle isn't that good for me. It does smell just like you baked Peanut Butter Cookies & I love it but I have to keep it in a small room because I can't smell it in my living room.
Next is Cinnamon Stick: I haven't burned this one yet because I think it would be AWESOME for Christmas time but on cold throw it smells just like Cinnamon candy or Red Hots. I love it. Smells really strong in the jar.
Next is Raspberry Banana Guava: I had a scent shot of this & I went head over heels nuts for this scent. Then when the candle arrived I couldn't smell it when I was burning it. I tried a smaller room but that didn't help much at all. But I really loved the scent shot & it makes me so sad that I can't smell it now
My tureens!!! MY LOVES!!! This is my favorite jar by far. AMAZING scent throw. SOOOO SOOO pretty glitter. If I fall in love with a scent this is what I buy.
In the back is Fudge Brownie 22 oz. bright orange & gold glitter. Smells just like brownie batter. I will burn this soon. In the jar it does smell strong. Top 10.
Middle Left Apple Jack N Peel 22 oz Red glitter: NUMBER 1 scent for me!!!!!! I LOVE IT! I can't wait to burn it & its killing me but I like to let my candles cure for at least 2 weeks before I burn them. It smells like Apples & spice with a little zest to me which is I guess the lemon & orange that's in it. Very strong scent on cold throw.
Middle Right Elvis 22 oz bright orange & lime glitter: Number 2 favorite scent. Banana & Peanut butter smells amazing together. Scent throw is AMAZING!!!!! It smells my whole house up, even upstairs. LOVE!!!!
Front Reese's Peanut Butter 8 oz. As far as the jar I love it. Its cute & the scent throw is even better than the reg 8 oz jar. The scent is amazing. Chocolate & Peanut butter exactly. Scent throw is great.
Love Victoria Candle in Lemon Pound Cake Fuschia & Grape glitter. Number 3 scent. Smells just like the name. Reminds me of those Lemon Drops candy. I love it. Scent throw is amazing. As far as the jar, I love it. It didn't take long to reach the edges. Burns clean.
These wick trimmers are the best!!! If you don't have them hurry go get you some!!!
Bowl candle in Peppermint Bark: Kinda blends in with my carpet lol. I had this in a scent shot & loved it. Top 10 scents. I'm saving this for Christmas. I can't say anything about the bowl because I haven't burned it but the size is awesome & I think it will be so pretty on my coffee table this winter. The scent is strong in the bowl. It smells just like an Andy's mint to me which I love.
Mustard Jar in Banana Nut Bread. I haven't burned this one either so I can't say too much for the jar besides that I do love the size & look of it. Love that it has 2 wicks. The smell is so amazing. Had a ss & love it; scent throw is so so good; filled my whole house up. Smells just like right out of the over Banana Nut Bread. Will be burning soon!
Mini Bread Pan Candle in Cinnabon. SO cute! It has crumbs on top & sprinkled with real cinnamon. Has two wicks. The smell is amazing. Smells just like when you walk through the mall & you are just trying & trying to find the smell you are smelling & you come right up to the stand of Cinnabon The scent throw is great. Mine is cannoning though. I didn't have time to burn it to the edge the first time & it hasn't worked its way through yet. I might have to cut it up later & use it in my tart warmer.
OK...here's my 9 oz candles. As you can see I like these the most if I'm not exactly sure about a scent. They are great jars. The scent throw is amazing. I just did a review on 6 of these that I just got in today so you can check that out here cbvictoria.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=10451
Banana Cream Pie (YELLOW): I smell banana but I get a pancake like smell too. So I call it my banana pancake candle. Scent throw is good.
Pumpkin Cheesecake (ORANGE): Pumpkin with a little tiny spice & the creamy of the cheesecake. Haven't burned but on cold throw its pretty strong.
Black Raspberry Vanilla (DARK PURPLE): Smells like a lotion to me. Not as fruity or vanilla as I thought. Not a huge fan of this one. I don't get the vanilla scent. Scent throw is ok; not real strong.
Christmas Kitchen (PINKISH RED): AWESOME! One of my fav Christmas scents. I smell a spicy orange Cold throw its strong. I love it.
Sweet Angel Dust (WHITE): Didn't like this one on cold throw but I finally broke down today & lit it. I really do like it. Smells really sweet & almondy. Scent throw is pretty good.
Cookies for Santa (WHITE): cold throw smells a little weird to me. Doesn't smell like cookies to me. Maybe when I lit it, it will be different.
Country Bumpkin (ORANGE): Top 10 scents! LOVE IT. Haven't burned yet but the cold throw is SO SO strong. Its a spicy one. Can't pin point which but its definitly amazing. Perfect fall scent.
Blueberry Cheesecake (DARK BLUE): Smells like a candy blueberry. I like this one a lot. I'm sure you have heard about this one a million times but the scent throw is good.
Poisoned Apple (RED): Top 10 scents! AMAZING apple scent. Its like a fresh cut apple with a hint of spice to it. You gotta try it. Best apple scent next to Apple Jack N Peel for me. Scent throw is amazing.
Apple Cinnamon Butter (BROWN): Does smell like the real thing. Scent throw is amazing. Real homey great for the fall type of scent.
Country Berry Hotcakes (DK RED): Top 10 scents. Smells like pancakes with a berry hot topping on top. The scent throw is AMAZING!
Strawberry Crunch (RED): not my favorite. Smells like fresh strawberries with that crumble smell but I don't know my nose just doesn't like this. Scent throw is good though.
PHEW!!! That's all. Hope this was helpful to ya'll. I wanna see everybody's collection. Any tips on storage would be hugely appricated!!! GOOD NIGHT LADIES