Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Valentine's Cookies

A while back, my roommate and I found a picture of some super cute heart-shaped cookies.  What's so special about a heart-shaped cookie?  Nothing. BUT, if you add some glaze with a sinus rhythm design, it becomes fantastic.  Seriously.  Especially if you are a nursing major.  So for Valentine's day, we made a trip to the store and got everything necessary to make these cookies...and then my roommate made them.  She's a pretty great baker.  I just tested the dough to make sure it wasn't poisonous or something (obviously, a very important task).   This morning, we brought them to class.  I'm guessing EVERYONE thought they were pretty fabulous because we brought a tub full, and there's like five left.  Our professor was even impressed.   

 
The recipe for these lovely little cookies comes from I Am Baker.  Just click here to get it!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Spring Sprint 2012


Last Saturday, I go to enjoy a day of Scentsy training and product reveals at Spring Sprint.  It was very exciting, as I got some free product and got a look (and sniff) of what's to come in the Spring/Summer catalog.  I took a few pictures to share with you:

The new plug-ins: Bumblebee, Damsel, Lacewing (The Wings Collection), and Fizz (matches one of Scentsy's full-size warmers).  I like Fizz, but the others aren't my favorite.  They're very cute and playful, but I generally do not like bug-type things.

Baby Scentsy Buddies! These are SO cute.  Totally adorable.  They are 7" tall when seated, as opposed to the original Scentsy Buddies that are 9" tall when seated.  They will be $20 (includes one Scent Pak).

Three of the fondue warmers that will be a part of the Velata brand, due to launch May 1st.  There will be four premium Belgium chocolates: white, milk, dark, and milk-caramel.   

Five of the new full-size warmers (from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Claremont, Montauk, Barista, Windsor, and Bride.  I absolutely love how simple, yet sophisticated these are...especially Barista and Bride (they're my favorites!).  They're all very neutral in color too, except for Montauk.  Great additions!

How great are these new mid-size warmers?!  Daphne is very chic, and makes me wish I had something green that it would go with.  Tiara is PINK with little rhinestones--love it.  Contenta is very neutral with a crackle design.

More new full-size warmers.  I REALLY like the blue one in the back-left, Armerina.  Unfortunately, it goes with NOTHING at my place.  Ashbury (center) is, I guess, eclectic...I like it.  Citron (lower-left) is a pretty antiqued-yellow (the picture makes it look a little brighter then I think it really is).  Verdigris (back-right) is kind of a bluish-greenish-greyish color.  Flutterby (lower-right) is a pretty green, but I find butterflies to be extremely annoying.  Flutterby also happens to be the "warmer of the month" for February; it's available now for $31.50 (10% off).

On the left is January's warmer of the month, Valentine.  I'm not a fan, but I'm not a cutesy Valentine's day kind of person.  It's available to order now for $31.50 (10% off).  On the right is the new charitable cause warmer, Heartfelt.  This, I like.  It's a very pretty deep red with hearts on all sides.  For every Heartfelt warmer sold, $5 will be donated to the American Heart Association.

The new Silhouette collection!  The warmer with one wrap will be $40.  Additional wraps are only $12!  From left-to-right: Linden, Lili, and Loom.  These are very neutral, simple, yet styling!  
Along with these new products, some great new scents will be coming out! My favorites are in bold:
  • Lonicera (honeysuckle nectar, amber & patchouli)
  • Simply Strawberry (strawberry with hints of green vine & tart seeds)
  • Tingelo (tangelo, lemon, apricot & lychee berry)
  • Two Harbors (Meyer lemon, lime, vanilla & amber)
  • Yuzu Dragon (guava, honeyed nectarine, dragon fruit & yuzu)
  • Lemon Coconut Chiffon (lemon custard, butter cake, toasted coconut)
  • Zeppelin (citrus, sage, sandalwood & vetiver)
  • RU N2 Me (pink pepper, deep woods & bright cassis)
  • Awakening (white peach, vanilla, pineapple & amber)
  • Enliven (wild orchid, currant, soft fruits & coconut milk)
Returning Spring/Summer scents are Beach, Cherry Limeade, Honey, Do!, Jumpin' Jelly Bean, Lilacs & Violets, Lush Gardenia, Mums & Marigolds, Red Candy Apple, Sugar, and Surfer Chick.  Midnight Fig, Linger, and Pixie will also be continued through the Spring/Summer catalog season.

Scentsy has well expanded their Scent Pak line, so now you have 44 to choose from (15 new)!  In addition, the Fragrance Foam line has added 8 scents.  Don't forget!  Sincerely Scent AND Layers by Scentsy will also be available March 1st.  March will be a great month for parties and fundraisers, so holler at me!  Also, if you'd like to receive the NEW Spring/Summer 2012 catalog, message me your address at chicscentsibility@gmail.com.