Texas Paradise:

I wasn't sure what to make of this one. It was actually sent to me after I picked the candles I wanted to review. It's a brand new scent and they wanted me to give it a try, which is a lovely perk of Candlefind.  :-) Here is the scent description:

"Exotic, yet very unique southern fragrance. Quietly seductive, with just a hint of strawberries and fresh cream"

I only recently asked for a scent description so when I first started burning this candle a few days ago and tried to figure out what I was smelling, I had no idea. Smelling it over and over, I kept thinking of yogurt. The fragrance was fruity and sweet but nothing I could really pinpoint. It was one of those scents that you know you've smelled before and the name is on the tip of your tongue but you can't quite figure it out. I hate it when that happens! On the flip side, it's also nice to try scents that are different and are hard to figure out, it makes it fun and keeps things interesting. Now after reading the scent description, strawberries & cream totally makes sense.

I'm not really a Strawberry & Cream fan and so am not really an expert on this scent to tell you if it's accurate or not. All I can say is this one seemed smooth and creamy with hints of berry and burned pretty good with a decent scent throw. I think if you like Strawberries & Cream scents, you may want to give Texas Paradise a try.

My candles burned pretty even and clean. My only suggestion is to stay on top if wick trimming with these candles. I had to trim them a lot when I had them burning. If I didn't, the flames got huge.

The 3 candles I tried from Lobue's Candles were pretty good. I can't vouch for their other 38 fragrances but I think they're worth a shot if any interest you. All my candles were double wicked which I prefer and the fragrances were strong and long lasting. My only wish would be that they carried more fragrances and possibly votives and melts. I'm really getting into melts lately and seem to be devouring them at every online store that catches my fancy. Dawn, CandleFinds tart queen, is a horrible influence on me so I completely blame her for that one

I did ask Mike, owner of Lobue's Candles, if he planned on adding tarts or votives eventually and he said that his wax is very soft and therefore they have not ventured into the tart/votive realm yet. Even though I'm really getting into tarts, I still love my jar candles so that's not a problem for this candle obsessed girl! Shipping is also very reasonable and they offer free shipping with a purchase of $75.00 or over. WOOHOO!! My favorite!

Happy candle shopping everyone.

~ Christina