daniedb Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'm thinking that it might be nice to burn a candle I didn't make - and half the fun is shopping for one, right?If you could buy any brand, any scent, no matter the price, what would you splurge on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would buy VickyCo's giant pillar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'm thinking that it might be nice to burn a candle I didn't make - and half the fun is shopping for one, right?If you could buy any brand, any scent, no matter the price, what would you splurge on?Mine of course lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Let's see, I haven't bought any store candles in years and years and years. So I'd try a Root pillar - maybe one of their Timberline's. And maybe something from Archipelago Botanika or one of those big expensive glass containers that we can do just as well if not better And maybe one from the Neiman Marcus catalog - gotta see why the $$$See, I can't even buy for fun, gotta do research at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd buy one of Trish's stunning pillars! :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would buy a votivo. I'm curious to see what the fuss is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd have a hard time picking between so many people on here lol! I guess if I had to do a commercial, commercial blend it would probably be a Mia Bella to see what all the freaking hype is over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would buy a Bella Mia or Gold Canyon candle because I have heard so much about them. Just curious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd beg DanaE or Donita to sell me one of theirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Wow, This is tough.. I would have to say Yankee. I know I know.. But I was in love with Yankee candles before I started making them. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaE Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hands down Illuminations. Their jar candles are very strong, and I LOVE the Dulce de Leche scent. I still buy them. Unfortunately they have a tendency to throw black smoke, so I usually burn them a few times, then start scooping out the wax and putting it into a tart burner. (it's super super soft, you can stick your finger all the way through it).2nd place would be ...um...I have to go look it up. They make totally cool soaps with all types of embeds in them, and they use glitter in their jar candles (they appear to be gel wax chunks with an overpour of white container wax). They have such a great scent throw that I used them even when I first started making candles because I loved them so much!Found it! Primal Elements. Their sweet scented jar candles are divine, and the soaps are wonderful too. I can't even imagine how much money I spent over the years on their candles before I made my own.DanaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy6512 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would try something I never have, like Gold Canyon, Mia Bella, or Tyler.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smore's Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I like Salt City candles, they smell great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Oh yeah, I forgot all about Gold Canyon! I really do like their candles.You know how it is, every once in a while, you just want to enjoy something you didn't make yourself - like in my former life as a chef, even mac & cheese OOB was faboo if someone else made it for me. KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'd buy one of Trish's stunning pillars! :wave: I agree with Fire and Ice:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would try Gold canyon, Mia Bella or Primal Elements and see what the fuss is all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 If cost wasn't an issue, I'd buy Diptyque, Primal Elements and Votivo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Probably Barn Candles. They were one of my favorites before I started making them. Nice candles.I might try some of the ones that are often mentioned (like in this thread) that I've never tried - just to see what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 . And maybe something from Archipelago Botanika Robin, my sister buys those and she lives around the corner from me!She asked me to try to find some of her favorites, but I can't. Big bucks for soy in a status jar glass.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 TRISH'S rustic pillars or get a load of DONITA's Balloom Hurricane with the leaves, those are the ones I'd buy for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I do buy name brand, dollar store & gift shop candles. I buy the same size or type that I make and sell to test them. I burn them side by side my candles and take pictures of them while thay are burning and keep notes. Then I use those photos, adding the name of the candle or where it came from, to show my customers why my candles are better. Longer and complete burn, little to no soot & stronger scent "From first burn to last". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskokaMom Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I like Country Home Candles. Berries and cream or Warm vanilla sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Candle Man...that is an excellent idea! What a salesman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Don't think this company is as HOT as it was a few years ago, but I got my inspiration for making candles from Illume. They are in Hollywood or nearby and became famous when Melanie Griffith bought candle baskets from them for her friends. They were the 1st candles I ever burned that you could really smell, all the way down to the bottom. I became ADDICTED and decided that I could make them. I wanted to create a lower-priced Illume. I guess I have, my business is great. Haven't bought one in 4 1/2 years, but I'd bet mine are now better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 LOVE Diptyque! Awesome Fragrances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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