Whether it's because I'm twenty-four going on eighty four or the long chilly winter nights, I had found myself loosing a few minutes or so here and there looking at various oil burners and different scents of wax tarts. There's something inherently magical about the warm, flickering glow of a candle and anything that gives me that extra cosy feeling as I'm tucked up under my favourite knitted blanket with a good book is a good thing in my eyes.
Recently I've been going through candles like there's no tomorrow but every time I finish one I can't seem to part with the empty jar and I've amassed quite a collection, it's beginning to border on just being silly now but who knows when I'll need that particular sized glass jar?! The answer is never but even though I know that, it doesn't seem to help! My desire to try something new has led me to the world of wax tarts and tart warmers and I think... think I like them more than candles.
I can't remember who I saw write a post about the scented candle shop but I'm so happy that whoever it was, did write that post because amongst its pages I spotted Owliver, a sweet little white oil burner who captured my heart and I simply had to give him a home on the top of my bookcase. (Edited-to-add: the original poster was the beautiful Bee!)
I bought three wax tarts, black cherry, black coconut and fireside treats. Cherry is one of my favourite scents ever and black cherry is really intense, not something I would burn all the time but perfect for when I'm in a cherry kind of mood. Coconut is another one of my favourite scents and black coconut is especially nice because it's not just straight up coconut, there's a little something extra in there. Fireside treats is one I had to try because I've seen so many of my favourite ladies mention it in posts and I can see why! It's not too sickly sweet and smells extra good combined with black coconut.
My mum loved my little owl so much she asked me to buy her one too. She asked for pink sands, fruit fusion and sicilian lemon. I must also say that we're both really impressed with the delivery time, both of our orders arrived the next day so I'm sure these won't be our last orders from there!
Do you have any scent recommendations?
Or the best place to buy wax tarts from?
I think I can sense a little bit of an addiction coming on...
Love, Jennie
xoxo
i love those wax tarts too! although these scents i have in candle form, my current favourites are pink sand and vanilla lime. i like that with the wax tarts they are so inexpensive and you can try out different scents before committing to a larger candle. the owl burner is the cutest too! x
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DeleteThis oil burner is so cute! x
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DeleteI love my oil burner, I pretty much use it everyday now! I haven't tried any of the wax tarts, just straight up oils. I really like the wintery/christmassy scents such as cinnamon and orange though :) xxx
ReplyDeleteOhh those kind of scents are so warming and lovely! I'll have to look into some oils! xo
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DeleteOooh, love this, just added to the wish list!
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DeleteI may or may not have just gone to the website and added a little Owliver into my basket... I love it! I've been really tempted to try wax tarts as opposed to candles but have never found a wax burner that looks nice enough when it's not is use! What a lovely little post, thank you! I would love it if you check out my blog, I've got back into blogging in the last couple of months, http://ohsojem.blogspot.co.uk/ :) xx
ReplyDeleteAww yayy! I love how simple, but detailed his little face is, definitely looks very cute on top of my bookcase! xo
DeleteOh my goodness, my mum has been obsessed with owls since childhood but she is also a huge fan of oil burners, Owliver is the absolute perfect gift for her- he's adorable- thanks for the post Jennie! :)
ReplyDeleteAww yayy, that's so lovely! <3
DeleteI actually have a Scentsy burning like this for my bedside table, its a plug in oil/wax warmer (with the children this is great for something I can have lower down). Over Christmas I had some lovely sandalwood wax which so many friends commented on, now I have some fresh linen and cotton wax, great for cleaning and getting the year started! I love you Rabbit lights, where are they from? My daughter would love those in her room!
ReplyDeleteCornelia - Ineffable Beauty
Ohh that's such a good idea! They're from dotcomgiftshop, such a sweet little website with so many adorable things! xo
DeleteAw I love it, I think I bought an oil burner when I was younger and was unsure what to do with it haha, and I've bought many of those wax tarts without realising that they were for a burner. I love caramel and cinnamon scents, I'm not sure if they're just for christmas time, but I like them nonetheless :) xx
ReplyDeleteLike Sarah
Ohh I love them too, definitely not just for Christmas! xo
DeleteI got an oil burner for Christmas but this one is so cute!! Wax tarts are so great, we've been able to re-use one every day since Christmas and it still smells!
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DeleteThis is so so cute :) I've never used wax tarts but this seems like such a cute idea and Owliver is the cutest ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cute post, Jennie :)
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Aww thank you for the sweet comment <3
DeleteI had to chuckle at being a twenty-something going on to eighty-something - I often make the same comment about myself! Owliver is adorable - what a great find!!
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DeleteHe's so cute! x
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DeleteThe wax tarts are great, I have to say the Black Coconut is my favorite at the moment but I am going to try the fireside treats one as that sounds yummy too. Love your blog btw.
ReplyDeleteFireside treats is every bit as yummy as it sounds! Thank you <3
DeleteI have the fireside treats tart and i love it! I haven't used it yet though because i don't want to spoil it ahaa!
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DeleteDo you have a Hallmark store near you? They always have discounted Yankees :) I love Fireside treats! I'm currently burning Sparkling Snow! x
ReplyDeleteI'll have to have a bit of a google and see! Sparkling snow sounds so pretty! xo
Deleteaww i love owliver, i want one of my own! i've been thinking about trying wax tarts for a while. i'm still a bit iffy about the paraffin wax in yankee candles but flamingo candles make soy tarts! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh I'll have a look at those, I remember loving the sound of your post about the candle from them! xo
Deletei love wax tarts, and owliver is so cute! i usually go for the sweet 'baking' kind of scents xxx
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They're yummy, always make me feel hungry hehe xo
Deleteaww, owliver is so much cuter than my tart burner! :(
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DeleteAww he's just darling! Hello Owliver! <3 I'm technically not allowed candles in my rented Uni house, but I don't think wax tarts and the like come under that so maybe I can sneak them past our landlord!
ReplyDeleteBella . BELLAETC
Worth a try for sureee! I know you can get electric tart warmers too! xo
Deletei have that same problem - i can't part with my empty candle jars!!! i've starting to run out of uses for them too... your Owliver oil burner sounds like such a good idea, and it's toooo cute!! :)
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I've tucked a lot away just-in-case I ever need them. I think I have a problem hehe xo
DeleteWax tarts are a great way to scent smaller places, I still prefer regular candles but I do have a wax warmer in the bathroom!
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The scents I've got are super strong, love them! xo
DeleteI have thus oil burner too I love him, cranberry ice and Lemon and Lavender are really nice sents to try.
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Ooh they sound so nice! xo
DeleteI have a similar burner, and absolutely adore it! Fills up the room with sweet smells instantly!
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I love how quick it is! <3
DeleteI've got him as well! I got him from the range though. I had only used it for oils with water before I got some of those yankee candle melts for christmas. I tend to break them in half and only put in half at a time until the scent is gone because it's so powerful compared to the oils.
ReplyDeleteThe scent fills the room so quickly <3
Deleteomg how lovely is this?! i love owls and candles and things that smell good, so this is just freakin perfect, haha! cuteness overload! xx
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DeleteThese seem so nice! I've never tried them before. -Hanna Lei
ReplyDeleteThey fill the room with scent so quickly <3
DeleteAaww I love owls, he's so cute! Unfortunately I'm not allowed to use candles in my flat but I'd be tempted to get him when I move later this year xx
ReplyDeleteAww, would make a lovely addition to your new place when you move <3
DeleteI want one! I'm quite into using the Yankee Tealights as I find that the 12 in each box lasts pretty well. Thank you for all of your lovely comments on my posts, Jennie x
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome lovely <3
DeleteI LOVE my wax tart burner, this one is so cute!
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They're so nice, can't believe I've been missing out for so long hehe xo
DeleteAdorable! I should get an oil burner as well. Lately I've been going through candles like nothing, and I like melting off the last bit that can't be burned so I can reuse the jar for something else. Seems like such a waste throwing perfectly good wax out.
ReplyDeleteCherry scents, hmmm... I was never really one to like cherry flavors or scents, except for actual cherries. I may give the next cherry scented candles I see a whiff, just out of curiosity.
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I think it's a love/hate kind of scent! <3
DeleteLove this! I'll have to look for one:) Also, your photos are great, what camera do you use?x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I use a Canon 600D :) x
DeleteI have a complete candle obsession but have never tried the little tarts before and I have no idea why! I definitely want to pick up a few now + the owl is so cute!
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They're so nice, I'm really surprised with how quickly the scent fills the room <3
DeleteOh he's beautiful - I'm glad you managed to find a burner!
ReplyDeleteI love the Black Coconut scent Yankee Candle do, it's gorgeous <3
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It's so lovely <3
DeleteI love those Yankee Candle Cakes their such a good size to try out scents. Your owl burner is so adorable!
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DeleteOkay, that owl is too cute. I'm having to ignore the urge to buy myself one. I have a slight obsession with owl shaped things and with one owl tealight burner and two owl shaped candles already I think it's something I should resist. I am loving the sound of that fireside treats though. Maybe I'll treat myself to that instead...watch this space!
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hehe! It's a beautiful scent! xo
DeleteJennie this is so absolutely adorable and I love the cute name of this post, I might just have to get myself one as well. I hope you're having a lovely weekend (:
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DeleteI love this so much! I've literally just logged on and bought one, plus about another £35 worth of wax tarts and tealights! Just don't tell the hubbie!!
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Aww yay! I won't tell, I promise ;)
DeleteHehe Owliver ^_^ I recently found out my mum had been hoarding a few wax tarts and never used them because we never had a burner. She found a cheap one in ASDA (I think) and we some nice spices fruit ones burning over Christmas. Need to get one for my room now! hxoxo
ReplyDeleteOhh so good, I love those kind of warming scents <3
DeleteI love the little owl, it's beautful. I bet it's so cosy snuggling up whilst reading a book with that glowing! Will have to check out the company, great that you managed to get next day
ReplyDeleteIt really is, all about being extra cosy <3
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Deleteah i absolutely love all candles! i bought some candles for my family from yankee and they smell delicious! that owl is so cute
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DeleteThat burner is so adorable! I have an elephant one I use for aromatherapy oils and another one I use for tarts - I am new to them too, just got two as a Christmas present!
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DeleteHe's so precious! I'm glad you like Fireside Treats; it's one of my favourites alongside Sugared Apple :)
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DeleteYankee Candle Tarts are so good and the owl is so cute! xxx
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DeleteThis is so cute, I want to get a wax tart/oil burner! Nothing better than a nice smelling home!
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DeleteWell isn't he a cutie. I'm actually with you in that I find wax tarts to give off a better scent than candles do.
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I'm really surprised with how strong these are, so nice <3
DeleteI know what you mean about not being able to throw jars out, I keep the little glass pots that GU desserts come in...god knows why, I've never used them! This is so cute, my mum would love him...she denies it but I swear she's just obsessed with owls! xxx
ReplyDeletehaha I do that too!! xo
DeleteThis is such a great idea and so much cuter than the regular old candle jars!
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DeleteThis is too sweet! <3 I adore Yankee Candles of any kind... would recommend Red Velvet cake which is a delicious scent & also pine needle is very nice.
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DeleteVery cute! This would make a bedroom so much cosier :) The black coconut scented candle sounds amazing!
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DeleteOoooh it's wonderful!!!I'm in love with owls and also burning candles! I really want it!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteIt's super cute <3
DeleteThats a lovely little burner, I have a wax burner similar to yours but mine is one of the electric ones, also shaped like an owl, I have a bit of an owl obsession. I love Yankee Candles and when I run out of the wax that came with mine I will definitely be trying some of the yankee ones based off your post :)
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Deletewhat a beautiful burner, my mum would adore it!
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DeleteOh so cute! My grandma's superstitious about owls though :/ so we can't have any in the house *sigh* but would make a great gift for one of my friends. Thanks for sharing!!
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DeleteOh I love him! Your home must be full of lovely housey bits. YC have lots of offers on their wax tarts so I always pick mine up in-store. :)
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DeleteI'm going through a massive candle moment these days but I'm totally going to swap up and get my hands on this burner and some tarts! Eee!
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They fill the room with scent so quickly <3
DeleteAw he's so cuuuute. I started having a scented candle burning constantly in my room a couple of months ago, and am very tempted to get something similar! I love owls! And the Yankee Candle scents will be lovely (of course); the black coconut sounds right up my street. Wendy xx
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It's a really lovely scent! xo
DeleteI have an owl oil burner too! But he's taller and he has stars cut out instead of circles, I love him so much! aha!
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DeleteOwliver is gorgeous! I'm burning Black Coconut at the moment and love it.
ReplyDeleteWax tarts are so nice as I often get bored of a scent when I have a huge candle, with the tarts they're so cheap and you can chop and change them pretty often. x
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I'm still a bit confused about how wax tarts work, but the black coconut one sounds lovely.
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