AmyJo

Good morning all! Thanks Mag! I did have a good drive to WV. There is now a detour so I took an alternate route through the mountains and it was very winding and very beautiful. I did have a late start due to locking the keys in the trunk of the rental car. AAA came and were able to open the door with a hook, but not the trunk. The car went into protection mode and all of the interior electrical buttons were inoperable. But I found an internet hack and my DH was able to reset the car alarm through the key switch. Then the trunk release button worked. DH is my hero! Sharon, I love that you could see the space station!! And I'm with you on the pear scents - wonderful. Susan, I love that White Tea & Berries by Hayden Rowe! It's different from so many of the tea blends. Michele, wasn't Dessa's Confetti Gelato delicious? That one was a big surprise for me. And I agree that the Bunny Sisters' Wits and Sass is bakery scrumptiousness. Mag, I am continuing to enjoy Empire Alchemy and thank you again for introducing me to this vendor! And I remember that Water the Melons loaf - I believe you sent me some of that and it was wonderful. Well this morning I went out to see the comet, but no joy. It seems that he is much more visible now after sunset, in the NNW. I will try again tonight. So this morning it's: Empire Alchemy Yosemite - a sample - charred orange, pink peppercorn, and wood fire. This is wonderful and extremely strong. Love, love, love! Have a great Wednesday all.

(I can't wait for you to bring home that little puppy!!) You know, I haven't... And we used to love the drive-in. There is one of the oldest drive-ins in the country near us...I feel a movie coming on!! The person below me has been melting some Christmas in July wax.

Good morning all! It is so steamy outside so we are pretty much staying in. I will drive to WVA tomorrow. Michele, your dress sounds beautiful and I love emerald green. I'm glad your younger daughter has found a house they are happy with! Mag, yes VCS is a mystery... To me, there was a period of about a year there where something was amiss, very little throw - but before and after that, it was much better. I've been reading some folks say (and I think Michele said this too?) that she has changed her formula over the past six months or so and the throw is much better again. I hope so because she has some gorgeous blends! I would never be a wax vendor... Yikes what if the base wax changed from the supplier... Up a creek... Anyway, Mag, the CFTKR Sea Island Grapefruit sounds gorgeous! Susan, you are making steady progress. I love, love, love that Vanilla Sky from Hayden Rowe! I hope you're doing well these days. Well I've been trying to remember that I do have candles waiting patiently, so the two candle lamps have been pressed into service in the evenings: Sonoma Marshmallow Candy Cane - just fabulous, so creamy and authentic, just right to combat the heat outside. Homeworx Root Beer Float - oh, there are no words - It's like having your head in a frosty mug of A&W Root Beer - so strong I had to turn the lamp off after a few hours. Fabulous. I will buy again and again. Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone! Stay safe out there.

Hello everyone! I'm enjoying being home, next week back on the highway. It's ok. I've enjoyed three weeks in a row at home, heavenly. I have seen the comet six times, always with binoculars...where we live it is very dark at night and he is more or less in our front yard. Susan, your melts sound lovely, especially Gain Fresh and Lemon mint leaf, mmmm. Mag, I'm glad you got to go to the beach, even if it was hot. And that EA sounds delicious... Also the name... Michele, I loved that Wonderberry Pretzel scent so much -that's the one you sent me - so beautiful. . You are making steady progress through your wax! So today it's: Rosegirls Strawberry Shortcake- throughout the house in various warmers... Absolutely scrumptious and making me hungry. Have a good day all!

(me too.....ohhhhhhhhh) Not a homegrown veggie to my name this year, shamefully!! (have you?) The person below me will have a puppy soon and has details to share.

Miss Mag (and everybody)! Yes the comet is supposed to still be visible Monday morning between 4:15-5:00-ish in the lower part of the NE sky. He is best seen with binoculars and he has a lovely trailing tail. The name of the comet is Neowise - your local news might have more specifics for your area. For me, I took the binoculars and scanned the lower part of the sky very slowly. It took awhile for me to find him but then suddenly whoops there he was! Very exciting. Now let's hope for no clouds in the morning. I was reading that later in the month, we will still be able to see him, but at dusk. Good luck and be patient...i was reading one of the astronomers describing comets as being like cats... One minute they're there, and then they're not...a bit elusive.

I love your country choices! I don't really have little baskets around. I do have some special Rookwood dishes though, that I put candies in. The person below me has had a professional massage.

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. Susan, I'm so sorry about the deer!! I'm so glad you are ok. Mag, I'm glad the Savannah Blue have been doing ok so least some of the time! Michele, all your scents sound beautiful. This morning we saw the comet in the pre-dawn sky, very exciting! Today it has been CFOW Butterscotch Coke Float - a summertime favorite. So sweet and delicious. Take care all.

Hello hello, I'm here! Michele I am also ready for pumpkin but I'm trying to hold off. I have *lots* of summer scents... Mag, how was your Savannah Blue? Michele, you said the one didn't throw very well... I have heard that she increased her fragrance oils this year and that the throw is much better... Have any of you found that to be true? Sharon, Seaside Donuts sounds very interesting and tempting! Today is a Palo Santo day: CFTKR Palo's Strawberry Patch - just like it sounds and absolutely beautiful. Homemade Palo Santo Lemon Colada Fresh Picked Strawberry from our artist-in-residence - this is fabulous!! Valerie, truly you are a gifted blender, and I'm really enjoying this. Thank you so much!! Hotter than the hinges outside. I am very grateful for A/C. Take care all!

It depends... I like the older-time country and bluegrass music better and not the kind which is more pop. I liked Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly when she was younger, and I love Vince Gill, Ricky Scaggs, Patty Loveless. The person below me also likes "country" music. (Have to know)

Good morning all, The 4th of July was extremely loud here in the countryside of SW Ohio. The large fireworks displays were cancelled and so people bought large quantities for personal use. I felt like we were on the middle of a war zone, and it went on for over three hours. I had gotten medication for Eli but it was of no use, as he was terrified. Next year I will take him on a long drive in the car to get away. Clem hid under the bed and the beagles were unconcerned. This is my least favorite holiday. I know that people have been cooped up and were just blowing off steam...I get that... But for the pets it is just too much and I wonder how many die of fright. Mag, you really are working on your candles and I need to do the same...I have slowed down on that. Michele, slow and steady wins the race and I see you melting with purpose, so many lovely scents! Susan, Sharon, I hope you both are well and enjoying your summers! Well today it's: The Bunny Sisters Grape Soda - I have to laugh because this is so strong and juicy - I have it in three different Scenterpiece warmers and the whole house smells like a happy childhood memory. Have a great day all. It's been thundering for about 24 hours around here with no rain. I wish it would get the show on the road.

Well good morning all, I hope everybody is well. Steaming up around here. I'm walking earlier and earlier in the day to avoid the heat. Today I'm trying a new-to-me vendor which was a gift from a generous CF friend (and thank you thank you! ) Empire Alchemy Seashells - Driftwood, lemon, sea salt, vetiver - so right up my alley and this is JUST SO GOOD!!! It's absolutely strong and I can smell it out in the yard... The driftwood and Vetiver together make for a bright, woody, oceanic gorgeousness and I feel like I'm sitting by the sea somewhere...I LOVE this. Danger, danger if this vendor is always this fabulous!! Have a great day all.

Yes!! There are quite a few both in front and in back of our house - mockingbirds and wrens. Clemmie sits in the windows and stares at them while her tail flicks back and forth. The Predator. The person below me has a Keurig or Nespresso machine in her home.

Michele I love your title!! I'm glad you ladies are creative because I am usually not.... Usually get stuck on some variation of Magic Melts... Amazing Aromas.. And then I draw a blank. Mag, LOLOL, that happens to me too, when I can't remember what is melting... I have misplaced the clamshell or bag and have no clue... Hi Cyn!! How are you? What are you melting? So today it's: ST Nightmare Before Christmas - herbal lavender, candy cane, and cotton candy. I absolutely love this and don't think it is necessarily a holiday melt. Throwing well in the new Yankee Scenterpieces. Two more clams from 2019, hurrah, then we can move on to 2020 wax which is, ahem, a lot. Stay well all - getting hot here in Ohio...

Good morning ladies, and Mag you are very quiet, Less steamy today which is great. We had lots of lightning last night and Clem hid under the bed. The dogs were not concerned. We were going to do a big garage sale this weekend but with the Covid hospitalizations in Cincinnati doubling since last week, I have stopped it. Nothing there that can't wait. Today it's: YC Seaside Woods, a gift from a dear CF pal which is driftwood, citrus and florals - such a beautiful scent. Driftwood is one of my favorite single scents. Glitterati Lavender Coconut Milk - also a gift from a sweet CF pal and this is lovely and throwing strong in the office. It smells just like Zeep's version of the same thing and both are beautiful. Enjoying the calm before the storm at work, catching my breath before the fun starts again. Have a peaceful Tuesday all!

Hello all! Michele - totally agree - Sarah's samplers were a cut above. Maybe she will do more this year... Hoping! Well today it's the same scent by two different vendors L3 and Rosegirls - lemon poppyseed, Piña colada, and vanilla ice cream. Both are great and throwing like mad - it's that vanilla ice cream softening the pineapple and ohhhhhh so delicious. I'm not even changing them out midday because it's just too beautiful. Lovely to be home two weeks in a row. The calm before the storm, but that's ok too. Have a great day all!

Good morning all! Mag - TSGS honeydew & chiffon sounds blissful. I am *out* of their wax... Susan, good to see CFOW getting the love...I enjoy her blends. Michele, that VRC coffee sampler was *the bomb.* And the Tobacco Barn also sounds beautiful. Today it's: ST White Walkers which is a mint blend. I don't order a lot from ST but I will always get this one - gorgeous. Valerie sent me some two years ago and I fell in love with it and have repurchased. Rainy cool days here, so lovely. Enjoy your weekend, all!

I like most bread but don't go crazy for it...I like hot crusty bread probably the best. The person below me has found a cute cloth mask to wear.

Hello everybody, I hope you all are well. Good to see everybody melting up a storm. I'm so eager to see your puppy, Mag!! Today we had a socially distanced and masked get-together in a park with another couple. It was good to see them. Melting Hayden Rowe Honey Clementine which is gorgeous! Take care everybody!

(I have a similar style called "The Sphinx") Well, yes, usually I have either a Yankee Candle car hanging thingie that is scented, which lasts about one day, or a Glade car plug that goes in the A/C vent, but right now I just have a spray can of BBW Hot Cocoa & Cream. The person below me takes a walk every day.

Mag - a puppy?!!!! Oh how completely wonderful!!!!! Oh they are just furry balls of love.... And puppy breath!!! Oh sooooooo happy for you!!!! Michele - is Mulholland drive from the cream cheese sampler? And you know how I love Grandma's Pearls, so beautiful. So many work calls today.... But they must be done!!

Hello dear ones! Well it is raining once again and I got caught during my morning walk. Very refreshing. Mag - LMAO - is there anything more important than getting the wax to fit in its designated storage?! Nothing!! Well last night I started a sample from The Bunny Sisters: TBS Fruit of the Earth - red apple, raspberry, woods, and earth - ohhhhhh I love this so much. I am not a big Mac Apple fan but the raspberry tones it down, and the woods and earth just make this so different and outdoorsy.... It is possible that I went on the website and ordered a bit more. I do love when vendors send samples of things that are actually available on their websites! Well I am home this week and possibly next week as well - we shall see. The lull before the next wave of work in WV. Take care all and stay safe!

Yes we used to belong to the Y and we would swim there. then we weren't going so we discontinued the membership... But now I think we should go again because I miss the pool! The person below me wants to try a new hairstyle.

Good morning all!! At the laundromat. One of life's constants!! Mag, CONGRATULATIONS on fitting all the wax into the wax cabinet, WELL DONE!!! AND.... Crab cakes? *on my way* Sharon, glad you feel like melting again! Michele, I hope you are enjoying the beach house and melting there! Susan, yes, if a scent is disgusting, really nice to have bought it on sale! This morning was: Hayden Rowe Honey Clementine, a nice juicy citrus and I love the Honey note on top. Happy Father's Day to all the great fathers in your lives!!!

(Yes that's the ice cream treat I had in mind....ohhhhhh...) I have never driven a jet ski! I have ridden on the back of one over ice, however. The person below me like to swim laps.