Saturday Snapshot 12/18/2010

Gingerbread Fun house and Carousel

Every year the resort in town hosts a gingerbread house contest.  This one was my favorite.

What I Want

I've been meaning to do some kind of wish list here, but with work and school and the kids I haven't had the time.  So now, even though Christmas is less than 10 days away, here is my list:

Hot Topic has this cute hat/scarf/mittens all in one at their shops, but I don't see it online.  They have buffalo, dogs, bunnies, etc, but I love the leopard.  Fun AND practical.  $34.99

Bath and Body Works  These cute socks are infused with shea (which smells amazing) and peppermint.  They're also available in other scents and infused with lavender or vanilla.  A steal at $5.

        


Homedics Squishy Pillow
I love these pillows.  My last one ran into an tragic accident with the vacuum and I haven't been able to find another Homedics brand until now.  They're $9.99 at Bath and Body Works and only $8 with the 20% off coupon Bath and Body Works always sends in the mail.






Barnes and Noble





I love making lists and I love music.  It seems like my life has a soundtrack.  This book looks like a lot of fun.  $16.95.


Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite books.  I'm trying to convert all my paperbacks into nice books like the ones in this collection that Barnes and Noble has.  Last year I got the works of Jane Austen.  This year I want Alice.  $19.99




Lush

$34.95 a sparkling gold star filled with 6 of the Christmas bath bombs.  I got one a few years ago and the star was silver then.  I've kept it and I'd love to have the gold to match.  Not to mention the bath bombs are the best! 




I'd also like a ceramic hair straightener but I don't know much about them and I'm open to suggestions on which brand is good.


That's my wishlist for this year.  What are you hoping to find under the tree?

2011 Debut Authors Reading Challenge

In 2011 I am participating in the Debut Authors Challenge  hosted by The Story Siren.  I plan to read 12 books by debut author’s with books that come out in 2011.  For full details on the challenge and a list of books coming out by new authors in 2011 check out The Story Siren blog.

The books I am planning to read are:

1.        Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

2.       Vesper by Jeff Sampson

3.       Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

4.       Wither by Lauren DeStefano

5.       The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney

6.       Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton

7.       Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton

8.       Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs

9.       Vicious Little Darlings by Katherine Easer

10.   The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab

11.   Half-blood by Jennifer Armentrout

12.   The Coven’s Daughter by Lucy Jago

  I will update here as I read the books.

One more day of school....

One more day of classes for this semester and then I will be on to update with my reading challenges for 2011 as well as some other fun posts.  In case I don't get on before Christmas, Happy Holidays everyone.

Gold Canyon Winner

A winner has been chosen using random number generator.  The winner is

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

32 

Timestamp: 2010-12-17 04:58:54 UTC

Which is:

Arianah Watts said...

I follow you on twitter as arianah_00 #2. Arianah_00@hotmail.com

November 27, 2010 7:27 PM

I will be emailing Arianah to claim her prize.  If I don't get a response another winner will be chosen.

Congratulations Arianah!

P.S. If anyone can tell me how to make the little Random Number embed thing show up in my post I'd really appreciate it.

Gold Canyon Candle Scents/Products that Will be Out of Season in January

The following Gold Canyon Candle items are seasonal and will be unavailable beginging January 1st.  Be sure to place any oders for these items by the end of this month.

HERITAGE LINE:

Gingerbread House
Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen
Peppermint Bark
Pool Towel
Christmas Presence
Coconut Lime Verbena
Cozy Christmas
Days of Christmas
Juicy Pear
Orange Mango
Orange Vanilla
Pink Lemonade Spritzer
Cinnamon Garland
Cozy Cabin
Kings Myrrh
Sleigh Ride
Water Garden

BELLA LINE:
Lilac
Apple Spice
Birthday Cake
Cinnamon
Pool Towel
Cozy Christmas
Fresh Orange
Love Struck
Pineapple Coast
Cozy Cabin

SPECIALTY CANDLES:
Pink Sugar Cookie

TEALIGHTS:
Apple Spice
Birthday Cake
Cedar Woods
Citrus Garden Herbs
Cobbler on the Roof
Cozy Christmas
Cranberry Orange
Fabulous Fudge Brownie
Fresh Orange
Holiday Wreath
Mulled Cider
Pineapple Coast
Quiet Moments
Sparkling Apricot
Vanilla Latte
Warm Apple Crisp
Warm Welcome

VOTIVES:
Apple Spice
Cinnamon
Cozy Christmas
Fresh Orange
Lilac
Love Struck
Pumpkin Pie
Sleigh Ride
Sugar Cookie
SCENT PODS:
Candy Corn
Cinnamon Garland
Citrus Garden Herbs
Coconut Lime Verbena
Cotton Splash
Cozy Cabin
Cozy Christmas
Days of Christmas
Gingerbread House
Juicy Pear
Mint Mocha
Peppermint Bark
Pillow Talk
Pool Towel
Refresh
Revitalize
Serenity
Sleigh Ride
Vanilla
Vanilla Latte

FRAGRANCE OILS:
Cozy Christmas

Gold Canyon Candle Scents/Products that are being discontinued in January

The Spring catalogs are out and there are many new and exciting scents and products.  Be sure to check the website after January 1st for the new items.

Gold Canyon Candles is discontinuing many scents/products.  Please review the list and if they're discontinuing any of your favorites be sure to place an order by the end of the month as this will be your last chance.

I will also be posting a list of items that will be out of season, therefore, unavailable for an unknown span of time beginging January 1st.

HERITAGE:

Heather and Hyacinth
Jasmine
Marigold
Rose
Tangerine & Spice
Vanilla
Cotton Splash
Fresh Denim
Currant
Grapefruit Splash
Sunrise Tangelo
Spruce & Citrus

BELLA:
Spruce & Citrus

BOUTIQUE CHIC:
Amber & Vintage Bouquet
Powder & Violet Fleur
White Sage & Rose Noir
Woods & Vanilla Romantique

CAFFE VELLUTO:
Mint Mocha
Vanilla Latte

COMFORTS OF HOME:
Citrus Garden Herbs
Cobbler on the Porch
Living Room
Pillow Talk
Quiet Moments
Warm Welcome

SOY CANDLES:
Refresh
Revitalize
Serenity

SPECIALTY:
Iced Bayberry
Roasted White Peppercorn
Sugared Vanilla Bean
Candy Cane
Candy Corn
Brown Sugar Spookie
Cider Brew
Pumpkin Pie


TEALIGHTS:
White Sage & Rose Noir
Woods & Vanilla Romantique

SCENT PODS:
Amber & Vintage Boquet
Currant
Fresh Denim
Grapefruit Splash
Heather & Hyacinth
Jasmine
Living Room
Marigold
Powder & Violet Fleur
Spruce & Citrus
Sunrise Tangelo
White Sage & Rose Noir
Woods & Vanilla Romantique