Fall Candle Premier!!

Our Fall Candle Premier continues . . .

Premier #7
Potpourri Spice
A spicy combination of freshly ground cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.  Candle color is green.

Premier #8
Southern Kitchen
The aroma of a red juicy apple combined with buttercream and cinnamon with a base note of a
baked oatmeal cookie.  Candle color is red.

Premier #9
Sweet Potato Pie
A rich combination of candied yams, marshmallow cream, brown sugar, cinnamon,
nutmeg, orange zests, and a splash of lemon, in a warm buttery southern crust.  Candle color is orange.
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Place your Fall Candle orders now for a guaranteed Fall delivery.

Fall Candle Premier!!

Our Fall Candle Premier continues . . .

Premier #5
Hayride
A blend of apples, candied yams, marshmallows, sweet cream butter, brown sugar, nutmeg,
crushed cinnamon bark and fresh cloves.  Candle Color is red.

Premier #6
Pilgrim's Pie
Sweet, creamy pumpkin with a warm touch of nutmeg, blended with rich delicious cheesecake.
Candle color is orange.

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Hurry and place your Fall candle orders now before the Fall rush!

Fall Candle Premier!!

Today is the second day of our new Fall Candle Premier!

As you know, Texas is in a severe drought and we have had 30+ days of over 100 degree temperatures.  I am dreaming today of cooler Fall temperatures!

Premier #3
Country Harvest
Top Notes of fresh pear, blueberries, and pineapple; followed by middle notes of juniper berries and eucalyptus; with base notes of spruce, woods, Douglass fir, cedar and white musk.  Candle color is orange.

Premier #4
Granny's Pumpkin Cake
The aroma of creamy pumpkin pie filling with rich eagle brand milk; surrounded with freshly
baked yellow cake, melted butter, pecans, and hints of spice.  Candle color is orange.
You'll LOVE our Premium scented, handpoured soy candles.  Try one today!

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Fall Candle Premier!!

Once again it is the month of August and the month of September is just around the corner.  Summer will be over and the kids will be heading back to school.  That is hard to believe!  It seems to me that the summers go by quicker each passing year.  I have been busy the past month researching and choosing new candle fragrances for the 2011 Fall Season.  I will be previewing 2 new fragrances each day.  Make sure you purchase your favorite quickly so that it can be handpoured and sent to you before the Fall season begins!

Premier #1
 Autumn Sunset
 A cheerful fall welcome with the spicy warmth of autumn leaves, cinnamon apples, nutmeg and
 clove.  Candle color is orange.

Premier #2
County Fair
An irresistible blend of juicy apples, rounded out with notes of sweet plums and ripened
strawberries; enhanced with a slash of lime, orange zests, with sharp green notes. Candle color is red.


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Fall Makeup Trends

Well the warm temperatures here in the South (Texas) are getting cooler.  It is actually starting to feel like Fall!  So what do us gals need to go shopping for in the way of Fall makeup?  Here is what I found:

Fall Makeup Trends 2010


When fall rolls around its time to update our makeup bags to warmer and richer colors. This year lipstick is making a big comeback and it's one of the hottest looks around. Red has always been a fall favorite in the lipstick world but this season we'll be seeing variations of blood red on many lips. If you're the type of women who loves to skip makeup every now and then, you'll love the barley there or no makeup look. Opt for nude hues to pull this look off. Other soft hues perfect for fall include coppers, and oranges which were used by many designers on the runway

Grilled Chicken and Rice Salad

Happy Hump Day or Happy Wednesday to all of my readers.  I thought this recipe sounded good.  I have not had artichoke hearts before, though.  Has anyone ever tried them?  Let me know with a comment.
4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 recipe Thyme Vinaigrette

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs

1 cup loose-pack frozen French-cut green beans

2 cups cooked brown rice and wild rice blend, chilled

1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1 green onion, sliced

Lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

Prepare Thyme Vinaigrette. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette; set aside the remaining vinaigrette until ready to serve.



Grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through broiling.) Cut chicken into bite-size strips.



Meanwhile, rinse green beans with cool water for 30 seconds; drain well. In a large bowl toss together beans, cooked rice, artichoke hearts, cabbage, carrot, and green onion. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over rice mixture; toss to gently coat.



If desired, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates. Top with the rice mixture and chicken.



Thyme Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and shake well

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Happy Monday to All!  Here is another Healthy Fall Recipe that I found that I thought sounded good!  I wanted to share it with all of my readers.
5 servings
Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2-1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt

Directions

Heat oil over medium heat in a 6-quart stockpot. Add onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add squash, broth, curry powder, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until squash is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in honey, and puree with a mixer or in batches in a blender until smooth

Ladle into serving bowls and drizzle yogurt over each

Bath & Body Products on Sale at Yellow Rose Gifts, Company

The Fall Season is upon us....and Christmas is just around the corner.  Visit Yellow Rose Gifts, Company's Specials Page  to see our New Fall Specials!  Online Orders Only.

Special #1 - BOGO  Buy One 4 oz. Honey Lemon Sugar Scrub Get One Free!

Special #2 - 4 oz. Chocolate Creme Coffee Scrub    On Sale $6.50 each (Reg. $8.00)

Special #3 - 4 oz. Lemongrass Salt Glow     On Sale $6.00 each (Reg. $8.00)

While you're there, check out all of our other Natural Bath & Body Products and our 100% Soy Premium
Scented Candles.

What's HOT for Fall!

Okay, ladies, admit it!  We still like to be in style no matter what our age.  So, I did a little research to see what we need to purchase to be "Hotties" this Fall.

#1     The Sexy Turtleneck
#2     Velvet & Velour
#3     Capes & Ponchos
#4     Big Beautiful Pants
#5     Patchwork

Ok, so "The Sexy Turtleneck", I don't like and never did; makes me feel like I'm choking.  The Velvet & Velour I can go with.  I love that type of material.  Capes & Ponchos?  Is this to go along with the recent fascination with Vampires?  There's no way you're getting me in a pair of "Big Beautiful Pants".  I certainly don't need to look like I've gained more weight than I actually have.  The Patchwork...I can handle wearing that. 

So...ladies, what's your take on my What's Hot for Fall?  Leave me a comment and follow my blog and you'll be entered to win a 6 oz. Autumn Wreath Soy Candle from my website, Yellow Rose Gifts, Company.

September Monthly Candle Giveaway at Yellow Rose Gifts, Company

The September Monthly Candle Giveaway at Yellow Rose Gifts, Company is a 6 oz. Harvest Moon Soy Tureen Candle.  This is one of our new Fall fragrances.  Harvest Moon is top notes of fresh pear, blueberries, and pineapple; followed by middle notes of juniper berries and eucalyptus; with base notes of spruce, woods, Douglass fir, cedar and white musk.  You will absolutely love this fragrance!

Visit our website at http://www.yellowrosegiftsco.com/ to enter.

Drawing will be held on the last Saturday of the month.

2010 Fall Hair Trends

The Fall season is just about on us.  Some women like to spice things up when the seasons change.  So, I decided to do a little research on the 2010 Fall Hair Trends and then share them with my readers.  The following is what I found to be the Hot, New Hair for this Fall.

Soft curls are all the rage right now, and are fun to create on all hair types. They're also a fairly simple way to change up your look, day or night.  To achieve this look start with clean, damp hair. Mist with a strong hair spray like Redken’s Wool Shake, and blow dry. Next use a 1" barrel curling iron (nothing wider, or the curl will be too loose), and coat your hair with more hairspray for extra staying power. Those with fine hair will need to go heavier on the product. Not so skillful with an iron? Set your hair with hot rollers!

Multi-toned hair color is the go-to style of the season, and many celebs are going after the same look that gradually fades from darker roots to lighter ends in the same color family. This is a great fall style, since your summer highlights will already be growing out. Choose a dye that looks like your natural hair color and dye only the top part of your hair. Be very careful when rinsing out to lift up your ends so the dark dye won’t transfer.

Bangs are back!  Long Layers are in!  So is Sleek and Straight.

And the hair color for this fall is....... RED!

More Fall Beauty Tips

Summer is winding down.  It is hard to see it go.  But Fall is a beautiful season also.  I love the Fall colors and the cool, crisp air in the mornings.  Here are a few more fall beauty tips that I found while searching the web:

Lip Love


Fall’s fashion-forward trends include high-powered colors for your pout.

Make a Statement

• Brick red, deep plum and bright pink are big hits with celebrities this fall.
• Carefully line your lips using a liner one shade darker than your lipstick. Then, apply your lip color, and carry it with you for quick touch-ups.
• Finish with clear lip gloss.

Balance The Look

• If you used bold eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara on your eyes, tone down your lips with a nude shade. If you used gold highlighter, pick a matte finish for your lips. If you didn’t use metallic colors on your eyes, choose a gloss.

Nail It

Fall’s hot nail shades follow eye-shadow tones; you can even match your nail color to your eye shadow.

• Green, bronze, silver, navy and deep plum are popular shade choices.
• If you choose a dark color, file your nails square and short so that they withstand housework and your busy schedule.
• Time-saving tip: Paint your nails before you shower so that any mistakes wash away.

Fall Foundation

Fall’s bold eye and lip trends should be contrasted with a matte, natural foundation. Couple light, cream-based foundations with translucent powder. Mineral foundation will give you a pure, natural finish, too.

Light Blush

This season, go easy on the blush. Lightly apply peach, earth tones or coral blush — or skip it all together.

Fall Beauty tips - Eye Appeal

Yes, hard to believe but summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner.  The kids are back in school.  Now it is time for some "me" time for us moms.  Here are some fall beauty tips for this year that I ran across on the web:

This fall Eye looks are all about turning heads — and making it look effortless.


All Aglow

• Gold highlights look great on post-summer sun-kissed skin. Apply golden eye shadow to brow bones and the inner corner of your eyes. This is a great daytime look.
• Define your eyes with brown eyeliner on both the top and bottom lash lines.
• Sweep on brown or clear mascara to warm up the look.

Natural Beauty

• Earth tones like bronze, chocolate, burnt orange and evergreen are popular fall eye-shadow colors. Try a cream-based shadow — it leaves more color on the lid.
• Curl lashes to add volume to your fringe.
• Complement these eye-shadow colors with brown eyeliner and mascara — it’s a softer look than using black.

Go Big With Eyeliner

• Use eyeliner to create a dramatic effect. Experiment with lining lower lids and the inner corners of your eyes. Try liquid liner for precision with staying power, or smudge pencil liner for a smoky effect.
• Make every lash count. Apply a lash conditioner before sweeping on a few coats of black mascara.

Create Mystery

• Go dark with gray, purple or even black eye shadow. Choose carefully depending on your eye color, and apply sparingly.
• Apply matching liquid eyeliner to your lids, just above the lash line.
• Blast your lash curler for a few seconds with your hair dryer to warm it up. Curl your lashes. Then, apply two coats of high-volume black mascara.