candyb Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I make and sell prim fixins and potpourri. I like to add a new scent or two every season but am kind of stuck this year for summer and year round scents. Anyone have any super strong cold throw scents they would like to share? My 3 best sellers are: Cinnamon Bun - Lebermuth Caramel Cinnamon Latte - Just Scents Pumpkin Crunch Cake - Natures Garden One scent I was considering was Pink Sands Type but haven't taken the time to send for samples Not sure if this is too much of a bath and body scent. Any ideas or discussion will be appreciated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesncats Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I saw a Blueberry one at a local craft show a few years ago that had dried blueberries and a light colored potpourri mixture. Very pretty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think a cranberry orange would be good for year round and also something with vanilla. Summer I can think of a lot of scents but its hard to think of some in potpouri. Summer I tend to think of fruits like watermelon, berry patch berries and strawberries, and tropical fruits and drink blends, plus beachy breeze scents, and soft driftwood. Maybe something with coconut for summer. Coconut blends well with fruits and citrus and lots of bakery type scents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi CandyB! I love the pictures of your potpourri! You have some beautiful blends there! I can smell them through the screen....I'm smelling with my eyes! Creating potpourri is just a delight isn't it? You take all of these items beautiful by themselves...but throw them together with an awesome scent and you have a symphony of beautiful color, interest and scent. I love Pink Sands and Fragrance Buddy has an awesome one! I think that Candle Science's MacIntosh Apple and/or Peach would be awesome Spring /Summer scents. Also I think a coconut or mango type scent would be awesome for Summer. Wholesale Supplies Plus has 2 awesome scents...Caribbean Coconut and Mango Sorbet. I agree with Candybee for the year round vanilla and cranberry orange and with Candlesandcats with the blueberry. Oh so many choices! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thanks for the responses. I have been thinking about something with coconut, maybe pineapple and or mango. puma52 I love making potpourri and I won't sell it if it isn't wonderful smelling. So many people think of potpourri as dried chunks of wood and old flowers but I just love to sit in my workshop and combine beautiful pods and fruit together with just the perfect scent. I'm like a mad scientist! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 10 minutes ago, candyb said: Thanks for the responses. I have been thinking about something with coconut, maybe pineapple and or mango. puma52 I love making potpourri and I won't sell it if it isn't wonderful smelling. So many people think of potpourri as dried chunks of wood and old flowers but I just love to sit in my workshop and combine beautiful pods and fruit together with just the perfect scent. I'm like a mad scientist! Well your mad scientist side is doing an excellent job in creating your blends! The people who think that potpourri is just old chunks of wood and old flowers do not realize that the ingredients for these wonderful blends come from all over the world and that makes potpourri such an awesome and unique scented item to have in the home. No one can go outside their home no matter where they live and create these gorgeous blends. Educating the masses....that is what has to be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I love, love, love your Wynter Nest potpourri. Has Trappeur seen this thread yet? I think she would love it! She might also have some good scent ideas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesncats Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Do have an on line store? Love your stuff : ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) I have not sold online, we sell prims and antiques at a shop in Newark, Ohio called Hope Timber. There are 3 vintage barns on the property and we sell in one of the barns. You can see more info about us on Facebook. Our business is called "The Turnip Patch." www.facebook.com/turnippatchprims I love coming on this forum and getting scent ideas. Edited February 15, 2016 by candyb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 13 hours ago, Candybee said: I love, love, love your Wynter Nest potpourri. Has Trappeur seen this thread yet? I think she would love it! She might also have some good scent ideas! Yep, you've got my number Candy B....lol I love what she makes! I could smell it right now. Trappeur 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Love your creations candyb. I'm not asking for your receipe but is the wynter nest composed of blends of pine, etc for the woodsy scent? Your presentation is great. I love all the vintage porcelain you use alsol How much do you sell the potpourri a pound for? Do you offer the refresher oil for them too? Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I sell the potpourri in 1/2 and 1 pound kraft tin tie bags for $9 a pound. And yes I sell the refresher oils. We sell antiques and I keep my display prim so I love using old canners, roasters, wood boxes and bins for my bulk potpourri and prim fixins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I have my Facebook page but it is just informational and sharing neat ideas. I had hoped to work on setting up an online store this winter but got pneumonia in October and have had recurring sinus infections ever since and now I need to get my mojo going! Spring will be here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryta Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I have no advice but I just want to say that your potpourri is beautiful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I just 'liked' your FB page. Love the red truck with the pumpkins pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debele Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just Liked it too! Love you page and your potpourri looks divine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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