OBSESSION SESSION | RECENT FAVORITES

Life is never easy. I feel like I don't really need to explain myself. With all of the challenges that we face on a daily basis, it's always good to have something to fall back on that make us happy. I can't be the only one thinking this. Recently, life seems extra brutal and to counteract that, I figured I would share with you some of the things that have been making me pretty happy lately.

I realized I loved curating and writing this post. While it may seem simple and easy to say, I just loved gathering some of the things that have made me happy the past couple of weeks and sharing them with you. This has also gotten me to realize that some of these things change on a weekly basis and some of them stay the same. That being said, maybe I'll make it a weekly post? Ugh, god, I know I haven't posted since April. Consider this my apology, like I said, life is rough. (That's no excuse, B).

Current Candle Crave | End of Summer

I haven't posted a Current Candle Crave in the longest time.  I think the reason is because I definitely burn through all of the candles that I have waaaay too quickly.  I don't really see that as a problem though ;).  I am candle obsessed, you can ask anyone that knows me.  I take a liking to Wallflowers from Bath and Body Works but I don't really ever buy them because I am so much more obsessed with candles.  I burn them all year long because I feel like there's always a candle for the season.  Here's what I've been completely obsessed with and here are the reasons why.

Current Candle Crave: SPRING.

I know it's still only January but basically as soon as my birthday passes when January rolls around, I always just wish that we could skip to May.  Because that cannot happen, I decide to make it seem like it does by surrounding myself with colorful, spring/beachy smelling candles.  Recently I popped into Target for some things and I decided to take a visit to the candle aisle and I picked up a few.

I have definitely written about this candle on my blog before because this is the second one that I have purchased.  I was so happy to see this one on super sale when I walked down the aisle.  This is probably one of the candles that actually smells most true to coconut.  When I first saw it I was drawn in by the design of the packaging, it's gorgeous and my favorite color!  Check out your local Target and see if you can still pick one up.  I'm hoping they'll still be on shelves and that they weren't putting them on sale because they're discontinued.  

I really don't think I have to say much about this scent.  I think these are new this year at Target as I haven't seen them before.  I know they come out with their own scents and change the packaging but I definitely haven't seen this one before and it measures up to the 'Coconut Grove' scent that they had I think about two years ago.  I cannot wait to burn these when I'm done with my current 'Lavender Lemon'

Sorry to be annoying about comparing things to Bath and Body Works candles but this one reminds me of 'Spring' from last season and I just LOVE everything about it!  It makes me so excited for the warmer weather.  On the label you can see that I guess it's supposed to be reminiscent of elements in a green smoothie?  I don't know about that.  I just love this and if you love a fresh, herb-y scent you will probably enjoy it as well.

Which candles have you been burning lately?  I cannot wait to burn these and just tell myself that it actually IS spring even though it isn't yet.  Send me a tweet and let me know what you're loving.  Thank you for reading as always.  -Brit.

Current Candle Crave

 My current candle crave has all to do with the seasons change.  Sense I know I've blogged about my all-time fall favorite from Bath and Body Works (Autumn) before, I figured I would tell you about what I'm burning right now!

For added adorableness, let's talk about the cutest matches you will ever see in your life.  I've seen cute matches like this in the past at places like Francesca's, but this one is holiday happiness in a box.  I don't know if you can tell from the photo but the matches are huge, perfect for lighting the candle.  You don't have to worry about burning your finger as the match will ignite for long enough.  

Excuse the horrible, terrible photo but this candle is absolutely gorgeous.  The packaging is a beautiful royal blue with this metallic opal sticker.  Not to mention the stunning pattern on the side thats gold.  There's nothing that I don't like about it basically.  

Getting into the scent, it reminds me a little bit of something amber-scented.  I'm really bad at describing scents so I don't want to try, but all I will say is that it's an understand amber scent.  I know there is a scent description on the bottom, but I think it's just better than you go and smell it for yourself!  ;)

What have you been burning lately candle-wise?  I can't wait to start burning Christmas scents because they make me the happiest.  Send me a tweet and let me know or leave a comment. -Brit.

Current Candle Crave: An Orange Glow

Upon my window sill this time of year,  I always like to make it look a little more autumnal.  This year I seemed to hold onto summer and decorate for the season at the same time with this candle.

As you can see, the entire candle jar is this grainy orange color.  From this photo, it looks like it fades to yellow because when its burning, the color at the top looks yellow but it's not like it changes color or anything.  It looks adorable!  The scent is nice, but only if you like coconut as the scent is Coconut Cedarwood.  The throw of the scent is pretty good as you do smell it throughout the room, but definitely not as fragrant as the candles I have had in the past from other places.  

One things for sure, I cannot wait to start burning my autumn candles but I just cannot do it when it still goes up to 75-80 degrees everyday.  Looking forward to getting more into the fall spirit in general and I think I'm on the way as I have been baking up a storm lately: red velvet chocolate chip cookies, caramel shortbread bars with chocolate, oatmeal cookies, nutella cookies and more.

What type of things do you do to get ready for fall?  Let me know in the comments or send me a tweet!  Thanks for reading and I hope you're loving Blogtober so far!  -Brit.