Comments on: Made in Michigan: Lemon Verbena Soy Candles by Green Daffodil Soy Candleworks

By: Mr. McGregor's Daughter

Mr. McGregor's Daughter — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:12:42 +0000

I’d love a candle that smells like Phlox divaricata. It would take me back to the perfect moment in spring.

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:45:54 +0000

Hi Carol,

Hm. Maybe it’s a bit unorthodox, but if I were ever able to find “Midwinter Greenhouse” in a scented candle, I would totally buy it

Freesia’s nice too.

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:44:12 +0000

Hi Susy,

I cannot wait until we can keep bees! Between the honey and the beeswax, I will be in heaven. Until then, these are a great substitute

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:43:07 +0000

Sarah—I thought my husband and I were the only ones who snipped our Christmas trees to use as mulch! I agree, they make a wonderful, free, super-fragrant mulch. And it is hard to find that perfect scent in a candle. Love your comment about your 1968 incense, too.

Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:40:21 +0000

Hi Sharon!

Gardenia is a gorgeous scent! The only time I’m able to smell them here is when I visit the nursery and they’re blooming in the houseplant area. How lucky you are to be able to grow them!

Thanks for stopping by

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:37:22 +0000

Rosengeranium–

Love how you made it clear that “clean toddler smell” is what we’re going for I agree that it’s an instantly soothing scent. With you on rose scented candles, too—it’s hard to find one that’s not a bit overpowering.

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By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:35:57 +0000

Hi Marty–
Now I have to find out what oleander smells like!

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:35:23 +0000

Hi Kirsten–I know what you mean about lilac candles. They’re never quite right, are they? I had a big vase of lilacs on my desk last week, and the whole house just smelled amazing.

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Carol, May Dreams Gardens

Carol, May Dreams Gardens — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:33:18 +0000

What gardener doesn’t also enjoy the earthy smell of a well kept greenhouse full of tropical blooming flowers in the middle of winter? Maybe that’s not quite right for a candle, so how about Freesia scent?

By: Chiot's Run

Chiot's Run — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:21:02 +0000

A long time ago a threw out all of my old candles when I read about how toxic they were. I’ve been wanting to switch to soy, I just haven’t been able to find a small place that makes them locally. Since I’m trying to buy as much stuff from small businesses as possible, these are GREAT! I’ll definitely be checking out their shop.

I’m thinking though my bees will keep me in candles after next year.