Luxetips Home Fragrance: Laura Slatkin Candles

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday has been wonderful!  I am busy and thankful.....and always hopeful!

Over the holidays, I was given the opportunity to test some pretty amazing candles.  If you know me, you know I LOVE candles!  There is nothing like walking into a warm inviting home and being greeted by a beautiful scent.  Fabulous!

Laura Slatkin is a luxury home fragrance expert and she has several line of candles to make your home smell heavenly.  Her newest creation is Project Art by Nest Fragrances.  The Project Art line includes candles, reed diffusers, and some body products such as liquid hand soap and hand lotion.  The collection includes 12 core fragrances and also offer beautiful packaging.  I had the opportunity to try the candles and let me tell you my home has never smelled so rich, gorgeous, and inviting.

I was able to test out the Cinnamon Spice and Pumpkin scented candles.  All I can say is wow!  The cinnamon spice candle was absolutely my favorite.  It gave my home a very rich cinnamon and berry smell and the scent was very crisp and clean.  The Pumpkin candle was equally great but in a different way.  The Pumpkin scent was very very strong.  It reminded me of my childhood and coming home to a house filled with smells of baking cakes and pies.  It is my comfort candle.  What I love about these candles is that long after you blow out the wicker, the scents just linger and linger for days.  Isn't that awesome?!!!

The candles burn slowly and last a very long time.  I can burn them all night and it does not burn the candle down that much at all.  Divas I promise these are the best candles you will ever buy.

Project Art candles retail at $19.99 for a 22oz candle.  You can purchase these candles online here or at any Bed Bath and Beyond.

Toodles!

NEST fragrances - Pumpkin Chai & PROJECT ART collection

Fall is officially here! The cool, crisp Autumn air and the leaves changing colour are my favorite parts of September. Unfortunately it's been a pretty warm month, however it doesn't mean I can't enjoy the changing of the seasons within my home.

(Available at Neiman Marcus and fine retail stores near you, $32, USD)

Recently I learned about the brand- NEST fragrances- which was founded by Laura Slatkin. (You may recognize Slatkin & Co. in Bath & Body Works stores near you.) NEST fragrances is celebrating Autumn with its Pumpkin Chai Candle, especially made with a blend of wild pumpkin, cinnamon, spicy Masala chai and ginger scents.

Even without burning the candle, you can smell its rich aroma! This special edition candle can last up to 50 hours of consecutive burn time. My favorite part of the candle is its packaging. Even after the candle is finished, I can reuse its container. :)
In edition to the Pumpkin Chai Candle..

The collection in Orange Kumquat.

NEST fragrances has created a new collection called PROJECT ART- a fabulous selection of candles, soaps, hand lotions, and reed diffusers for your home. Easily accessible at your local Hallmark or BedBath& Beyond stores, these products bring luxury, quality and a wonderful scent right into your home.

There are so many great scents, 12 in total, including your fall favorites- Cinnamon Spice, Apple, Pumpkin as well as floral & citrus scents. I was sent the hand soap in Juliette Rose which has a subtle potpourri scent. I don't normally go for the floral ones- but I am really liking this. It contains granular beads that's used to exfoliate while you wash. It's formula is non-drying at all. :)

I also tried the Orange Kumquat hand lotion and this smells ABSOLUTELY YUMMY! If I could, I would eat the bottle. It smells like a juicy can of kumquats (?) although I never had those before, but it's like tons and tons of oranges all squished into one bottle. This lotion has been keeping my hand (and legs) moisturized and super soft all week. Your house guests will love this when they come over!

The Pumpkin candle from the PROJECT ART collection. I cannot wait to try the new Holiday fragrances- Holiday & Peppermint Twist. Stay tuned to learn about them!

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(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company's PR agency to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)
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12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Five: Yummy Holiday Fragrances!

Hello Divas!

How is your week going? I hope absolutely wonderful!

Are you enjoying the 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas? I hope so! It is so much fun!

During the holidays I always purchase a holiday inspired candle so my home can smell all Christmasy! A good pumpkin spice or cranberry candle can definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. I usually buy high end candles at Ross. You can get Yankee candles for up to 80% off. I love Ross for home products! Here are some of my favorite candles:

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin. Smells just like a warm pumpkin pie. Divine.

Body Shop's Merry Cranberry Candle. This candle has such an intense berry smell. Plus this candle is soy based!


What scent or fragrance do you use to get you in the holiday spirit?

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Pekuliar Treasures Opening & Cool Sales

Hello Divas!

It is Friday! I hope your day is wonderful! My favorite thrift store, the Junior League of Atlanta, Nearly New Shop is having another 50% off everything sale today, October 31st. Read my review of this awesome thrift store here. You can find gently used high end jeans, shoes, cashmere sweaters, and purses. Also I want to remind you that today is the last day for the 50% off all candles sale Le Creatif Designs is having. This interior design and furniture showroom has the BEST candles. Check out the sale in the ad. Lastly, I attended the Pekuliar Treasures Boutique grand opening last Saturday. The boutique is truly lovely. The space is creative and comfy. It looks and feels like a lovely artistic home. Great idea! I met Timeesha, the event planner for the opening and she has a blog entitled, Posh Events. Her blog gives fantastic tips on event planning and she did an awesome review of the grand opening. I could not had said it better myself! Check it out here! And yes that is Moi, in the last pic!

I hope you beautiful Divas have a fantastic weekend!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays: Cool Sale and other stuff

Hello Divas!

I hope your Friday is awesome! Well it is very cold, rainy and dark in Atlanta. I think I am going to take the day off and sit on the couch with luxe baby and a blanket! But you know I had to tell you ladies about a super awesome sale. Le Creatif Designs, an interior design and furniture showroom, is having a 50% off sale on all candles! I repeat a 50% off sale on all candles! Why am I so excited? Because my hubby purchased a Danya Decker candle for me last year from Le Creatif Designs. I loooove candles and Danya Decker candles come in a gorgeous container, the scent is very intense and lovely, and they last for a year. No kidding! These are the best candles. They usually retail for $40.00 but they are now $20.00! I am so going to stock up! Le Creatif Designs has an awesome showroom and they sale tons of cool furniture and accessories. The sale is going on now and ends on Halloween, October 31st. Le Creatif Designs is located at 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave in Atlanta, GA. You can also visit them online here at LeCreatifdesigns.com.

Also Christian Louboutin, the flesh and blood man, will be at Jeffrey's at Phipps Plaza from 1pm-4pm for a meet and greet. I know it is raining all day in Atlanta, but I might have to brave the rain to go and meet him! Ooh La La!

Toodles!