Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A Review & An Exciting GIVEAWAY!

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I am sharing some very exciting news with you today! The first part of my exciting news is that I have been given the honor of reviewing a product from Village Candle! I am so grateful for this opportunity. The wonderful people at Village Candle graciously sent me a set of their Décor Glass Pillars, in the “Christmas Tree” fragrance. The fragrance as described on their website is a combination of juniper, fir needle, cedar wood and musk.

*The two photos below are courtesy of Village Candle*

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It is true when they say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. When I opened up the box, and anxiously searched through the packing peanuts to find my candles I was so impressed with the presentation! They were packaged in sophisticated red cylindrical shaped gift boxes with shiny silver tops. Needless to say my first impression was a very good one!

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When I took the top off of the first cylinder shaped gift box my senses came alive. Even “cold” these scented candles smelled amazing. On top of that they are visually stunning. Any mantle or holiday table would instantly be made more festive by displaying these! I couldn’t wait to set them aglow.

I put together a display with the 6”, 9” and 10 ½” pillar trio in the master bedroom. The aroma of fresh cut trees filled our entire home. This scent instantly took me back to my childhood. Our family always had real Christmas trees when I was growing up. Many special memories came flooding back. The fact that a candle’s scent can be so authentic that it can transport you back to a specific time and place says a lot about the quality of the candles and the quality of the ingredients used to make them.

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Village Candles in general always burn incredibly clean and these pillars are no exception. The two wicks burn evenly, the glow they give off is warm, welcoming and beautiful. The wax pool on a Village Candle is like no other candle I have ever seen; there is no wax on the sides. Just clean, clear glass as it burns.

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These Décor Pillars are a joy to have in our home. Their charming appearance adds a touch of elegance and sparkle for the holidays.

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I was already and will remain a lifetime fan of Village Candle. Their customer service is unsurpassed. I know from personal experience that they go above and beyond for each and every customer. You will not be disappointed in any of their “Handmade in Maine” products.

The second part of my exciting news, as you may have already guessed by the title of this post is a GIVEAWAY! That’s right; one of you will win this exact same set of Décor Glass Pillars in the Christmas Tree scent, a $75.00 value!

In order to enter this giveaway please read below:

· Become a fan of the Village Candle Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JarCandle

· If you have a Twitter account please follow Village Candle on Twitter: http://twitter.com/VillageCandle

· If you are not already a follower of my blog please become one and leave me a comment on this post.

· The Décor Glass Pillars for this giveaway can only be shipped in the Continental U.S.

The giveaway will start today, Wednesday December 15th and go through Monday

December 20th. I will  announce the winner!

Then these gorgeous glass pillars will be shipped out to the winner directly from Village Candle! Good Luck to all of you! So exciting!

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! I will be addressing some Christmas cards today. Doing that always causes me to reflect back on the past year. SO much to be thankful for, many blessings to count. This blog and all of you are most definitely blessings in my life. To you I say thank you for filling my heart and life with joy!

Until next time, take care.

~Sarah~

 

 

 

42 comments:

  1. I have followed you when you were home was featured in a primitve place and I LOVE LOVE your decorating!! You are awesome!! Im glad you and your daughter are doing great!!!! merry Christmas!

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  2. Those are gorgeous candles! I love how you displayed them in the holiday fruits and greenery. It looks as though those gorgeous candles can stand on their own in beauty as well! Your description of the candles is superb and makes me want to run right out and purchase these for the holidays! Congrats of being picked to review them, they knew what they were doing when they picked you!
    Hope you have a wonderful Holiday season with Family and Friends!
    I am a fan on FB and a follower of your blog. Good luck to all who enter!

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  3. The candles sound really wonderful! I love candles, especially when they do not disappoint. ;)

    I did the facebook and twitter things. I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Blessings, Jessica

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  4. I am a follower.
    I am a facebook fan of Village Candles.
    I am so excited to have a chance to win these stunning candles. They are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for offering these.
    I am really picky about the candles we burn and these are purr-fect!
    ★Linda★

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  5. How exciting, I have always loved Village Candles and have been to their store in Maine. I'd love to be entered to win and am now a FB follower. Thanks and enjoy those candles!

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  6. Oh Sarah, this is an awesome giveaway!!!! Please enter me and I'm also a fan of theirs on fb.
    Great photos too!!!! :)

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  7. Hi Sarah, Yes, I'm a loyal follower of your blog. LOve your displays as always. Those are gorgeous candles!. PLease include my name in your giveaway. Also, I am now a FB follower too.Happy Holidays!

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  8. Sarah, your display with the candles is gorgeous. I would love to be entered in this awesome and generous giveaway. Who doesn't love candles and the scent of Christmas trees? thanks, I'm off to fb to become a fan and I've been a long time follower of yours.
    hugs,
    pam

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  9. I have had Village Candles in my home for many years, and just love them! I am a follower of your blog, and have become a follower of Village Candles on Facebook and Twitter! Thanks for the opportunity to win these wonderful candles, and wishing you a Very Merry Christmas Sara!

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  10. WOW!!!! Sarah this is exciting and quite an honor to be chosen for a review!! You go girl!!!!:) You have described them perfectly, Robyn is right it makes you want to run out and purchase one. Good Luck to all the girls who enter!! Oh and by the way congratulations I just noticed you hit 500 followers!!! I hope you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas my friend!!

    Big Hugs,
    Dana

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  11. Sarah, the candles look unbelievable. Cant wait to get some for myself

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  12. What a lovely blog! Village Candles are by far the best candles that I have ever burned! These Decor Pillars will not dissapoint!!!

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  13. Sarah, I will have to see who sells them near me. How exciting to be chosen to do a review. you go girl!
    betty

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  14. The candles are beautiful. I would love a chance to win. Thanks.
    ~Melissa~

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  15. Sarah-
    What a warm and wonderful giveaway.
    I am a fan on facebook of The Village Candle
    I am a follower of your wonderful blog
    I would be ever so happy to be entered into this giveaway.
    What an honor for you to get the pleasure of opening such a great surprize.
    Thanks for sharing
    Leslie
    rllemke@gtmc.net
    www.craftymom03.blogspot.com

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  16. Hi I liked the Village candle on facebook. I am also a follower on your blog. I love the arrangement you have with the candles. Please enter me for your drawing. Thanks

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  17. I'd love to be included in this wonderful giveaway. I am a follower and a new fan on Facebook.

    Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!

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  18. I love candles.... especially good one. I am a follower of your blog and of The Village Candle on Facebook.

    Thank you for this chance.

    Debbie k

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  19. Wow, Sarah! All my senses came alive just reading your description of these wonderful candles! Now I want to go out and buy my own. Like you, I have MANY blessings to count ! We are very fortunate to have gotten back on our feet so quickly after our house fire last January. Hopefully, I will learn to post pics over the holidays. I hope you and your daughter have recovered fully from the accident. Love reading your blog! Have a wonderful Christmas!

    ~Judy

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  20. Happy Holidays! These look like beautiful candles and they must smell amazing. I am a follower and have joined the Facebook and Twitter following for the candle company.

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  21. Well, you know I am a follower and fan of your decorating. I love the candles glow and the star in the back ground makes the picture. I have used Village Candles before and you are so right they smell good and burn clean. I didn't realize they were on Facebook but I will become a follower.

    Donna

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  22. Thank you for a chance to win! I'm a subscriber to your blog. Happy Holidays!

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  23. I found your blog a few days ago and I am hooked!! I am now following you. Thanks for such great ideas and a great giveaway!!

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  24. Beautiful candles--please add me to the list. I am a follower of your blog...

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  25. Fantastic review!!! Love the look of these pillar candles!!!

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  26. Oh I can just imagine the smell of christmas past.These are beautiful.Of course I'd love a chance to win so count me in.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  27. Village Candles are a very good quality candle. I have many of them. Please enter me in your giveaway. I am a follower and have become a fan on FB.
    Merry Christmas.
    ~Rene~

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  28. I burn candles a lot so they have to be good ones, and I can't stand if they smoke a lot either. These are gorgeous!!!! I love that the scent is good, I get migraines easily if the scent is too strong or "fake". And I like that the wax is not wasted by being left on the jar. Please enter me in your giveaway, I know I would love these!

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  29. I'm a follower and friend to you, sweet Sarah. :)

    How fun to do review on some fab candles!! I can't get over how well they were packaged! Very pretty!

    I also "liked" village candles on facebook. :)

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  30. I would love to have these awesome candles to burn in my home! Please enter me!
    Thanks and Merry Christmas!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  31. WOW!!!!WHAT A GREAT GIVE AWAY..GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE..LOVE THEM..MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...TAKE CARE..

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  32. I follow you of course, and I am now a fan of Village Candle on facebook. I would love to have a chance at entering, the review you gave was wonderful~! You should really be a writer!!Merry Christmas, and thanks for the chance, hugs, Darla

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  33. Your description of the Village Candles was great! I'm so excited about this give away :) I'm a current follower of your blog.

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  34. They sound wonderful Sarah!!! Please enter me in the giveaway!!!

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  35. Hi Sarah!!

    So glad you and your daughter are doing much better!!! You are such a sweetie!!!

    Like everyone else you make me want to go pie these I love the smell of pines and greens through the holidays and these sound like they will do the trick! lol

    I will like them on FB and you know I am a follower of your blog....just love it.....also I have taken your advice on all your candle suggestions and haven't been disappointed yet! You....as I have told you before....are the candle GURU! lol

    Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
    Hugs
    Lori

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  36. Wow! What an awesome give away. I am a fan of your blog and just became a fan of Village Candle. Love, Love their scents! Please enter me in your give away!

    On another note, I am so thankful that you and your daughter are doing better after the accident. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! Merry Christmas!!

    Blessings,
    Alicia
    aliciacoupon@gmail.com

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  37. i am a follower & i also am a fan of these gorgeous candles on fb now! thanks for sharing them with us! you make anything look beautiful! :)

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  38. Hello,dear friend Sarah,I'm so glad you & your daughter are doing well since the accident.
    The candles are wonderful,I'am a follower of your blog & the candles on facebook ,thank you for sharing !!
    I want to wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas.

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  39. Hope you and your daughter are doing well!!! congratulations on being a reviewer for village candles. What an awesome honor!!!!
    I am a follower and am following village candles on FB. Please enter me in your awesome contest!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

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  40. Hi...The candles sound awesome! I too love a
    good one that burns well...I will be following you on FB also...Please enter me in the contest. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  41. Sarah, I love candles, can never have to many :) I always like to burn a Christmas tree scent around the holidays. So warm and cozy! I'm going to check these out for sure, they are so pretty! Thanks for always letting us know about great products!
    Janelle

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  42. Wow Sarah! I think Village Candle needs to pay you cash instead of candles for advertising for them... girl, you are good!! You sold me and I don't even buy candles anymore (I'm addicted to Scentsy right now). They sound incredible! Please enter me in this awesome drawing. I am a FB fan now. I love the way they are packaged too, very neat! That right there says they really do care about their product. Fantastic review, VC should be proud! =]

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