tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33344225149106329942024-03-05T11:34:47.485-06:00A Crazy Little Thing Called Love aka CBV“Man loves company even if it is only that of a small burning candle” ~ Georg Christoph LichtenbergDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969869292989991050noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334422514910632994.post-88392513452268563102012-04-17T14:21:00.003-05:002012-04-17T14:47:42.815-05:00Phil's Favorites (in support of an addiction)<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I <u>KNOW</u> he sometimes thinks I'm crazy, this wonderful husband of mine, but he's sweet enough not to say so (even though I <u>have</u> witnessed an occasional eye roll or two...LOL). I am a little crazy in general to be sure...but perhaps we should refer to it as being "extremely passionate about" or "addicted to" in the case of CBV. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Yes, CBV is an addiction. A harmless one to be sure...other than to Phil's wallet...but none-the-less; still an addiction. How many men would be supportive of something that they don't understand? How many would say "I don't have to understand it as long as it makes YOU happy" ? How many would sit and listen to me prattle about my next plot; smell every single scent shot that's placed under his nose; and offer a monthly allowance to feed said addiction. Mine, that's who!! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Ah, what would I do without him? This man who sometimes makes me equally as crazy as I make him (especially when expounding on time spent with his hunting and fishing cronies), but who fills my life with happiness and makes every day worth living. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>They say "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach", so it will come as no surprise that the majority of Phil's favorites fall under the bakery category.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>As if that weren't enough, it has recently been announced that April will be CAS month. Members of the Pouring Pot message board have been asked to let Victoria know which of the CAS' are among their favorites, whether their own or someone else's, (we're all proud of our accomplishment when we've successfully created what we believe is a "candle worthy" scent as it makes us feel like an even larger part of the CBV family...or at least that's how I feel...so we post them so that other members can give then a try if they are so inclined); the three with the best response will become permanently added to the Candles by Victoria line!!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="color: #93c47d;">Creamy Monkey Nuts</span> (created by Chrissy J.- named by Chrissy S.) <span style="color: #93c47d;">-</span> <span style="color: #93c47d;">Banana Coconut Cream Pie + Caramelized Pralines</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Though there are still some that aren't entirely agreeable to my nose, I will continue to challenge myself a bit further during the course of the spring and summer, so I expect a few more may well be added to the following list:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="color: #93c47d;">Neroli Blossom</span> - The first of the CBV florals to make it's way onto my favorites list. Having spent time living in Phoenix, in an area in which there were many decorative orange trees found in the landscaping, this is somewhat similar to the delicate smell of those trees in bloom. Not tart like a typical orange, this is a warmer, more delicate fragrance.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="color: #93c47d;">Sweet Rose</span> - A true surprise to my olfactory senses as I normally find most rose scented products not only very unpleasant, but also headache inducing. A hint of vanilla adds the perfect touch making this an exception.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Become a member of The Pouring Pot message board and enter the "Name that scent contest", where you come up with a creative name for one of CBV's new creations, and you could be the recipient of a $20 gift certificate.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Or..... </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>enter the blogging contest where you can possibly win $50!</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>And....</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>doing a youtube review could possibly help you to become a reviewer of the new scents created for a particular month.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>You can also now enter the newly added "You describe it, we create it" contest. Email <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">victoria@candlesbyvictoria.com</span> with your story of the scent you'd like to see created, and why, and if you're the lucky chosen winner...as I was...a new scent will be created specifically for you and added to the regular line!!</i></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, now that you're more aware of the best customer service on the web...or anywhere for that matter...on to October's new scents : )</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;">*Tomahawk Memories*</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;">An earthy, green, and wonderfully warm blend of spruce, patchouli, autumn leaves, and a touch of vanilla. She essentially captured in candle form, my childhood memories of the time spent on my grandparent's farm.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><b>*Bite Me*</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;">A tantalizing mix of lime, orange and cherry, with a touch of fizz.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Cinnamon Donuts </span>- Rich, warm, doughy goodness smothered in cinnamon and sugar.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Granny's Pie Crust</span> - Sweet, buttery perfection. One sniff will cause your mind's eye to see that adorable silver haired lady with rolling pin in hand and flour on her gingham apron.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sugared Spruce</span> - Freshly trimmed Christmas tree to a T !! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Pumpkin Pralines</span> - Sweet, creamy pumpkin with just a hint of spice. Mmmmmmm...mouth watering good!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">What Goes Around Comes Around</span> - A mix of patchouli and dragon's blood, this reminds me of an ice cold, crystal clear lake in the middle of a forest. Another favorite.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sexy In Stilettos</span> - Sweet and fruity (like Lovespell with an extra feminine kick), Sexy In Stilettos has soared to the top of my favorites list!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Oatmeal, Milk and Honey</span> - There's something in here that</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">'s reminiscent of a sweet tobacco leaf in a very pleasant way.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Fudge Brownie</span> - exactly what the name says. Rich brownie batter. YUMMY!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Egyptian Musk</span> - Reminds me of Peace, another CBV favorite, with a touch of sweet floral.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Caramel Apple</span> - I truly want to love (or at least like) this one, but all I smell is apple stem and dried peel with not even a hint of caramel. Maybe I got a dud? : (</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Peanut Butter Cookies</span> - Fresh from the oven cookies made with chunky peanut butter.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Honey Spice Cake</span> - Sweet honey, warm bakery cinnamon, and yellow cake. The perfect fall bakery scent.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Mango Sorbet </span>- OMG...the sweetest, plumpest, most juicy piece of fruit in the garden. If the apple doesn't tempt you, this will !!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Aquolina Blue Sugar</span> - A very sexy, woodsy, masculine scent with just enough sweetness to turn everyone's favorite bad boy into a knight in shining armor. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sea Moss </span>- Clean, green, soapy and manly without being over powering. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Christmas Eve</span> - Warm fruit punch with the perfect blend of Christmas spices. This is destined to be one of my must have holiday favorites.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Spiced Pear</span> - Another scent perfect for the holidays. Red hot cinnamon mellowed out by the sweet smell of pear.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Three Wise Men</span> - Very musky, woody and earthy. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you like those types of scents this may be perfect for you.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I picture the wooden box used to bear gifts to the baby Jesus. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Holiday Wassail </span>- Complex, but one I really like. Imagine sitting in front of the fireplace with your favorite book on a cold and snowy winter evening sipping spiced cider.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Wintery Candy Apple </span>- BBW dupe. Very much like Enchanted Apple, but a hint sweeter. Another of those that gives me an instant headache, I've sadly decided I just can't handle it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Twilight Woods</span> - Like walking through a fruit orchard in the moonlight. I adore this!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Cleopatra's Closet </span>- Normally not a floral fan, I was very pleasantly surprised. Sweet, slightly musky and powdery this is AH-MAY-ZING!! A slightly darker version of Bella Swan.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Mahogany </span>- I was hoping for a manly woodsy scent, but I get a cloyingly feminine floral soap. Not a fan.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Wood Nymph</span> - With just a touch of jasmine this is a walk through the southern countryside in the autumn.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Catchin' Fireflies</span> - Slightly musky, green, and softly floral, I can easily picture a field full of those glowing bugs on a warm summer night.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sweet Angel Dust</span> - I KNEW this reminded me of something but it took a little while to figure it out...Sather's red shoelace licorice. An awesome throw...1/4 of a scent shot lasted a solid 48 hours!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Autumn Leaves</span> - I'm in awe of what Victoria is able to recreate. This IS autumn leaves on a rainy fall afternoon.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Buttery Gingerbread</span> - I'm starting to pick up a hint of spice and think with more cure time this will be wonderful.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Spearmint </span>- Straight up Wrigley's spearmint gum. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Apricot Crumb Cake</span> - *Cold sniff* Tart dried apricots soaked in brandy (?) *Warmed* Thick, hot, sweet apricot jam on top of a rich yellow cake dressed with buttery crumbles.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">but only until your order arrives :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Based in Van, Texas, CBV (as we addicts lovingly refer to it), is a family run company that's been in business for the past 12 years. Victoria uses 100% fragrance oils and distributes the scent throughout, which allows for a strong lasting fragrance during the entire life of the candle. In addition to the scent strength, which in my opinion (and a lot of others) is unsurpassed; you will also find the best customer service you've ever experienced, prices that are affordable to everyone AND you'll be given a 100% guarantee. What more could you ask for? How about over 600 scents to choose from? Yes, I said <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">600</span></b>...with more being added each month!! And let's not forget the wonderful ladies on Victoria's message board..."The Pouring Pot". These are some of the sweetest, most helpful women you'll ever come across, with each one always willing to offer advice and extend a hand in friendship. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>That being said...I know the thought of over 600 scents can be a bit overwhelming. I didn't know where to start either; so I'm posting not only the link to the website, but also the link to the master fragrance list and the message board to help get you started. You'll find everything from bakery to floral; perfume and lotion dupes to tropical; Christmas to earthy and house blends...and more. You can even create your own scent if you so choose!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>1.) Sexy In Stilettos</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>2.) What Goes Around Comes Around</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>3.) Mango Sorbet</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>4.) Cinnamon Donuts</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>5.) Honey Orange</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>6.) Wildberry Scone</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>7.) Peace</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>8.) Coco Lime Cooler</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>9.) Sugared Spruce</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>10.) Granny's Pie Crust</i></span><br />
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