The open house went very well this year. I did not realize when I picked the date that it was the first day of Chanukah. I live in a large Jewish community. Had 211 people come and shop. Sold 103 gift baskets, 40 dipped bears, over 100 bags of potpourri, 208 melts and over 35 cases of candles. Sold out of Tart warmers (100) and plug in warmers (17). This year a huge seller was the beeswax battery operated candle sticks. They are so easy to make and sell like crazy. I did not know how people would like the plug in warmer so I only bought 18 and the people love them. I only have the open house for 5 hours. I spent over $900 on food, I give everyone that comes a gift, and postage. All in all it was a very good day. This is just a very strange year, people buying a ton of summer scents at Christmas time one day I will have this all figured out. Now to start looking for new ideas for next year. I feel like I have tried everything under the sun that goes with candles and customers are always looking for new things.