Tag Archives: Etsy

Aromatherapy 101 – Spearmint Oil

We’ve dabbled with aromatherapy here before on V&L and I’ve always been a fan of natural alternatives so we decided heck why not bring another element to our site. But if we’re gonna do it then we’re gonna do it right; so I’ve started doing a few courses so that I may gain better knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils and be able to share with and advise you on what scents are good for what and any other handy information I might find out. If something that smells good can make you feel better, I’m gonna find out all about it and tell you. I’m super excited y’all!

To join us on our new adventure with aromatherapy and essential oils is the Essential Oil Quality Alliance. Quality is self evident. That is the motto of the EOQA. They are committed to supplying their customers with the best quality and the best prices for essential oils and they’ll be supplying us with essential oils to try out and help us learn more.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.
First up is Spearmint Oil. Read More

CANDLES WITH CHARACTER “Sleepy” Candle Review

The super lovely and ever so sweet Lyn from My Dearly Loved, who we recently interviewed HERE, sent some candles from her Candles With Character line for us to review.

Candles With Character is a line of candles (and wax melts!) inspired by Disney characters and stories. Each soy wax candle is hand poured into a lidded tin and crafted with quality products.

I was absolutely jonesin for some coffee scented candles and wax products so I was over the moon when I saw that Lyn had sent “Sleepy“ a coffee scented candle.

Coffee Scented CandleWake up, Sleepy…it’s off to work you go!
The scent of fresh, ground coffee with a splash of vanilla.

I’ve had coffee scented products before but most have been mixed with other scents like chocolate or hazelnut or toned down with a creamy scent and although the description says this has a splash of vanilla I found it to be the most true to life coffee scent I’ve ever had. You know when you’re brewing a fresh pot of coffee and the rich and robust aroma fills your home? Well this is that scent but in candle form.

I was really impressed with everything about this candle. The throw was something fierce, one little candle filled our apartment with it’s uplifting scent. The wax was so soft and creamy and the candle burned amazingly well, I’d never seen such a clean candle tin before when it had finished burning.

Not only is Lyn so nice, but man the lady is TALENTED! So impressed with my first Candles With Character candle and I look forward to trying and reviewing more.

Be sure to check out My Dearly Loved on Etsy for lots of fabulous Disney inspired goodies. You can also find Lyn on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @MyDearlyLoved

Stay tuned for my product features and reviews from us.

Behind The Wick – Interview with Lyn from My Dearly Loved

A true candle lover will know that there’s so much more to a great candle than just the scent; it’s about wicks, the wax, the packaging, how they burn, how the smell when they’re burning and so much more. Knowing that, we thought it would be fun to interview the geniuses that make candles, the ones that feed our addiction and make our homes smell amazing and feel ever so warm and inviting.

I’d like to introduce the ever so kind and sweet Lyn from My Dearly Loved. Lyn makes Disney inspired candles and other goodies. That’s right, Disney Candles?! How amazing is that? Two of the greatest things in the world combined!

Briar Rose, Rapunzel, Ariel and Alice.
Briar Rose, Rapunzel, Ariel and Alice.

So Lyn, tell us a little about yourself – what originally drew you to making candles and launching your own business?

Simply put, Dearly Loved began as a coping mechanism. It would be putting it mildly to say I went a bit overboard planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Walt Disney World where nineteen family members travelled to celebrate my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary just last year. Upon our return, Dearly Loved was born in order for me not to succumb to full blown PDD (Post Disney Depression). I was able to channel all of my creativity, from close to a year’s worth of planning for WDW, into my business.
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but when you’re working in your passion it doesn’t feel like “work”. This couldn’t be truer for me, as I’m currently celebrating the one year anniversary of Dearly Loved.

Whenever I go on vacation, often times to Disney, I enjoy bringing along candles. I created my Disney-inspired, Candles with Character line to be convenient for tossing in your suitcase. Since all of my candles are in tins, you don’t have to worry about breaking glass, in addition to the added weight of glass jars when you’re on the go. After you’ve enjoyed your favourite scent, just pop the lid back onto your tin before heading home. Read More

Petunia’s Corner Nordic Spa Candle Review

Petunia’s Corner candles are made with 100% natural soy wax and are hand poured Petunia’s Corner Nordic Spa Candleinto reusable mason jars. Only Eco friendly, lead-free cotton wicks and high quality, phthalate free fragrance oils are used in all the candles and no dyes or chemicals are added.

I was lucky to get to try out a few candles from Petunia’s Corner, you can read my last review HERE, the latest candle I burned was a Nordic Spa Mason Jar Soy Candle; the scent description says:

“Top notes of peach skin, raw honey, star anise and crushed leafy greens on a dry base of blonde cedar, sugared vanilla, and powdery musk.
A simple and rustic addition to any home.” Read More

A Caffeine Fix from Coffee Candles

Most people drink coffee for its taste and its caffeine jolt, but did you know that even just the scent of coffee has its own benefits.

The smell of coffee and coffee scented products have been found to help perk you up as well as helping regulate sleep and reducing stress.

With a coffee scented candle you can enjoy the same benefits of that rich and robust coffee scent without having to even make coffee. By simply burning a coffee scented candle (or melting coffee scented wax tarts) you can perk up your senses and keep yourself motivated throughout your busy day.

Combining other scents with your coffee candle or tarts can affect your mood.
With an added citrus kick you can feel even more awake and motivated. Sweet tones of vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut will give off a soothing smell and make you feel comforted and a mocha scented candle can act as an aphrodisiac. Read More