Wednesday, June 3, 2009

A Cheerful Candle: Green Tea Goodness


It was a dreary rainy day until I went to check my mail. I recently placed my very first Etsy order for a soy candle handmade by Buzzabee. The package arrived today!

Buzzabee is a fellow Etsian and blogger who makes yummy soy candles and awesome bookmarks.

This is my "Thank You" photo for Buzzabee. The 7.5 ounce candle with the cute little bee is called Green Tea Goodness. I don't know her formula but, to my nose, the candle smells warm and comforting; green and down to earth. My husband says it smells fresh, like a "day in the hammock" or "a cool breeze". Interesting! We don't even own a hammock but the scent brought the vision of relaxing in one to his mind. It just goes to show how good it smells! Also pictured is my blue tea light votive holding a "freebee" and my celadon glazed teacup and teapot. My mom and dad gave me the teapot and set of cups for my birthday last year.

I've heard a lot of good things about the benefits of choosing soy over traditional paraffin wax candles. I'm no expert on the matter but apparently there is a lot of debate over which type of candle is best for your home. If you were to walk into my house today you would sniff out a number of different types of candles. In the past I never gave a second thought to what kind of candle I was buying, however, I've decided I prefer soy or beeswax candles for no other reason than because I like them!

I love getting packages in the mail, even if I know they are coming because I ordered them! I especially enjoyed this package because the seller sent me a note right away to let me know when to expect it to ship. The shipment came via USPS Priority Mail and the candle comes in it's own cute little box, wrapped securely. As you open the box the scent of the candle greets you. I was delighted to find the "freebee" too: a Sweet Summer Melon tea light candle from Buzzabee. What a nice surprise!

Now I'm eyeballing the Rejuvenating Mint Julep! ^-^

3 comments:

  1. What a lovely candle and you make it sound so wonderful. I'll have to go check out the shop.

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  2. Thank you so much for the compliments & I'm happy that you are enjoying the candles! :) Green Tea Goodness is quite the seller at the markets I attend too. I'll be happy to send you a Rejuvenating Mint sample. I think you'll like it. Even those who aren't fond of mint really love the light, fresh scent of it.

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  3. Yes, everyone definitely check out the shop. It's good stuff!

    Buzzabee, I can't imagine people who aren't fond of the scent of mint! I'm sure the candle is refreshing and wonderful. I'd love a sample of the Mint candle. I've already let a lot of friends and family know about your candles and bookmarks and I'll be back to your shop soon.

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