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  • The winner of the soy candle giveaway is…

    Congratulations, Kirsten, who left this wonderful comment:

    “My desired scent? Lilac. I know, I know, there are plenty of lilac candles available. But none of the ones I’ve found have managed to capture this scent accurately. They all seem too sweet and/or overpowering for me. I have a bouquet of lilacs on my dining room table right now and as soon as I woke up this morning I could smell the delicate fragrance–all the way on the second floor. I ate my breakfast at that same table and, even sitting up close, the scent was noticeable, but soft. Delicious. If only they bloomed longer. :) ”

    I could not agree more! And I know what you mean about how a bouquet of lilacs perfumes the entire house. It’s just heaven.

    So, you win a beautiful all-natural soy candle from one of my favorite Michigan-based small businesses, Green Daffodil Soy Candleworks. I’ll be in touch with you!

    And if anyone else is interested in trying out one of these awesome candles, check them out on Etsy.

    Thanks, everyone for commenting. I have another amazing giveaway (though not technically a Michigan-related one) coming up at the end of the week. And congrats again to Kirsten!

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    1 comment to “The winner of the soy candle giveaway is…”

    Kirsten, June 2nd, 2009 at 8:39 am:

    • Yay!!! Thank you!

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