A Matter of Scents

Orange You in Love with the Pantone of the Year?

Aspen Bay Candles — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:57:30 +0000

Are you as crazy about the Pantone of the Year as we are? Of course we are a little partial to blue but who does not like a sunny orange like Tangerine Tango? So how do you take this color trend and add it to your home? We have some great suggestions of items in this bright hue that are the perfect way to add a touch of Tango to your room.

Photo Courtesy of Blissliving Home

Photo Courtesy of Serena and Lily

Photo Courtesy of CB2

Photo Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Photo Courtesy of DwellStudio

Photo Courtesy of Anthropologie

Loved shopping for Tangerine Tango so much for home that we are going to have to do it for accessories – keep watch for a new post next week!

We Heart Valentine’s Day!

Aspen Bay Candles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:30:55 +0000

We are absolutely smitten kittens with letter press – and Valentine’s is our favorite time to get to send these beautiful cards. We wanted to put together a list of our favorites – hope you like them!!

Courtesy of Etsy and Kevaink

Courtesy of Etsy and flowersandfleurons

Courtesy of Hello Lucky!

Courtesy of Wiley Valentine

Courtesy of Etsy and Pepperpressny

Courtesy of Etsy and SouthernPestPrints

Courtesy of Etsy and smilelifestyle

Might have to get these – Love you like No Otter!! Check out all the other super cute animal valentines on SmileLifeStyle!

Hope this has helped with your special valentine search – good luck!

Spring Trends at Saks

Aspen Bay Candles — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:08 +0000

On our most recent market trip to New York, I could not possibly leave the city before stopping in Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks does an incredible job with every aspect of their retail stores. Shopping there is a rarity for me, so I try to take advantage of it every chance I get. I also enjoy walking through for inspiration. I am always ready to try something new after a trip to Saks, whether it be a new haircut, experimenting with colors I do not usually wear, or purchasing an accessory I have been eyeing for a while.

On the contemporary floor, I was greeted by a gorgeous display of spring dresses, blazers, and cropped pants in a color palette of corals and oranges. It was so breathtaking, I felt the need to share. After walking through my favorite floor, the new spring trends were very obvious. One of my favorites for the season is varying shades of the same color. Try a pastel shade of skinny crops with a bright top. Stack a layer of bangles with a pop of color in a cocktail ring. Pair that with some nude flats or pumps, and you will have a fresh spring look!

Tip of the day: Combine varying shades of the same color for a trendy spring look.

-Casey

Recent Press for Aspen Bay Candles

Aspen Bay Candles — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:24:30 +0000

So, we have had some exciting press lately and wanted to share it!

Photo Courtesy of Midwest Home

Midwest Home Magazine, in Minneapolis, included Traviata in its World Traveler gift guide. A perfect pick up at local Patina if you are in the area.

Photo Courtesy of Marie Claire

The Capri Blue Mercury Candle, exclusive to Anthropologie, was included in MarieClaire.com’ s Gift Guide for under $25.

Photo Courtesy of Law & Order: SVU

On the most recent episode of “Law & Order: SVU”, the Traviata Signature Large Jars were showcased in one of the scenes. We were so excited to have them there – just the perfect decor!!

Falling in Love with…….Boots

Aspen Bay Candles — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:28:56 +0000

With the weather changing and fall officially here, we had to post some of our favorites for the upcoming months. Can always keep these in mind for holiday gifts too (hint, hint!!). These are our top 5 favorites – for each and every event.

Photo Courtesy of Nordstroms

How absolutely perfect is this pair of UGG boots for those chilly football games. As the weather cools off, the sports events take on a whole new wardrobe and these would be fabulous with skinny jeans or leggings. Available in brown, black and camel (our fav) and of course, the knit is removable! Fur also available, but the cable knit is so chic.

Photo Courtesy of Tory Burch

This bootie by Tory Burch is the go to item for those skirts and dresses. And we love that it is cognac and black so that you can use it with both colors. Great hardware!

Photo Courtesy of Piperlime

This is a fabulous suede bootie from Sam Edelman (Ria). Also available in leopard print (little wild for us!). I know, with heels like this, how can it be comfortable. We are not promising anything like that. However, there are times where it is better to look good then feel good and this is the perfect shoe for that. Great with just about anything and makes a perfect replacement for tall boots under jeans.

Photo Courtesy of Steve Madden

This is our favorite flat boot under $100. It has been around forever and there is a reason for it. Great deal for the price and makes it easy to wear constantly and get a new pair next year! Also available in black.

Photo Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

And finally for our take on western/riding boots, we are loving this two tone version from Frye. The detailing at the top is just gorgeous and definitely worth the splurge.

Just some of our favorites – look for more of our favorite fall finds in the next weeks!

Capri Blue Candles is a Southern Find!

Aspen Bay Candles — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:14:18 +0000

Thanks so much to Linda Jergens for including us in her article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Southern Finds. What a great write up!

New Release with West Elm

Aspen Bay Candles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:22:08 +0000

We have exciting news to share – hold your breath!!

We have been working oh so hard at a private label project with our new friends at West Elm. And we are so happy with the amazing finished product which is finally available online. Featuring our hand poured, all natural soy wax, these candles are an assortment of fall colors and fragrances: Ambered Woods, Spice, Juniper Twig, Sheer Peony, Pomegranate and Snow fall.

Wood Top Candlepots at West Elm

And the exciting addition that West Elm is doing in house? The Monogrammed tops on the wood lids. Burning your monogram in – how can you beat that for an interesting gift for the holidays? Order online or check out in your closest store.

Thank you to everyone at the Starkville, MS plant for making this possible – it is always so amazing to see all the hard work on shelves!

Adventures at Round Top

Aspen Bay Candles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:56:58 +0000

Well, another trip to Round Top has come and gone. It is always so amazing to see the “new” trends in antiquing and we were excited about our finds this time. What we were not excited about was the heat!! It was 105 the first 2 days that we were there – and had it not been for a rain storm at 2pm on Thursday, I don’t know if we would have survived!!! But we did and the weather broke and made for a great last day there. Wanted to share with you all some of our finds -

We loved this picture frame display – might have to take this idea into the store…

Love this old prescription label organizer – wanted to take it home!!

We have seen these in the past with shells, but never with scales. The display was amazing!

This is such a fun way to pick out china – pick your cup, saucer and plate!

Remember the Banana from last time? His new display is a whale, complete with blow hole!

We spotted purple glass at the last market but this time it was EVERYWHERE.

These antiqued metal boxes made such a gorgeous display – and we love all the vintage fonts!

Now off to make all this inspiration be a part of our January Market new product!

Survived Market!!

Aspen Bay Candles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:47:02 +0000

OK, we have been a little absent but it has been a crazy market season!! So glad to have survived the summer shows, and what a group of shows!! Our BEST season yet! We were excited about our new showroom in Dallas – Ivystone. We were so impressed with the new reps and their enthusiasm. Atlanta had an incredible turn out and the Darrah showroom impressed us with another season of record sales! Wanted to add some pictures of our adventures over the last couple months:

Our elevator door on Floor 16 at Americasmart in Atlanta!

Our showroom set up in Atlanta at Darrah & Company. Check out the great signage!!

Sorry, a little light on images from this round of market – too busy selling!! Hard at work getting ready for January Market and promise that we are back up and running with our updates!

F is for…..

Aspen Bay Candles — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:07:17 +0000

Well, another Friday is here and so we have another letter!! This week is F and I have to say, we went back and forth on this one. Frames? Florals? Fragrances? Flowers? And the big winner????

F is for Vintage French Labels

We could not get over these amazing packaging and labeling designs. When we had our last inspiration board, some of these were right on the top! We love everything about them: the color combinations, the fonts, the layouts, the motifs. It reminds me of time spent in Paris and combing the wine shops for the most amazing bottles of Bordeaux. Magnifique!