Gold Canyon "DAD'S DESK" Display

To get this look . . . click here for a list of what Gold Canyon products were used.

Gold Canyon's . . . Gone Country!

Check out this new Country Thunder candle! This "Cozy Country" candle is a custom fragrance is only available until July 24th. The fragrance has an amazing top note fragrance of spicy cinnamon and romantic clove, blended with juicy apple and delicious orange. It is in a 12oz tin with a country thunder label & is priced at $14.95. It would make a fantastic gift to anyone who loves country music, you could even add a country music cd or an itunes gift certificate, but don't forget to get one or two for yourself as well! It can be ordered on my website: www.gottahavecandles.com

Gold Canyon - founder favorites

I love to hear about the favorite products from Gold Canyon's founder, Karen Waisath. Here's her favorites this month!

Adorable Home-made Gifts!

(Click this link) Love these adorable home-made gifts!

If you have some old candle jars, you could clean them up & use them for the Reindeer Noses. Click here for directions for cleaning out those candle jars.

Not sure what Gold Canyon items to buy?

Here's some recommendations from co-founder, Karen Waisath . . . yep, just click here to discover some of her favorite products . . . and why they're her favorites!

Holiday Gift Organizer

Are you thinking about doing your holiday shopping yet? Here's a great list organizer that I found on another site that I love . . . I thought I'd share it with you to help you get started. Now, don't forget to add some Gold Canyon products to that list :) After all, you can be sure that just about anyone on your list would LOVE one of our products for Christmas!

Some great gift ideas include:

• Candles, of course!
• Scented Ornaments
• New oil warmer & fragrance oil
• New pod warmer & pods - so many great styles!
• Auto fresheners, scented bookmarks & room sprays make great stocking stuffers
• A diffuser would be a great gift but you also get something out of it when you play the scratch & win game before you give it away . . . (the game expires the end of November, so you're not cheating your gift recipient out of anything, just making sure you get to use that game piece which could be a BIG winner!)
• Homeology cleaners with an eco-shopper bag will always be appreciated
• Emerge body products are perfect for pampering those you love
• Our Eau de Parfum's are an excellent choice
• How about a candle care set for the person who LOVES to burn candles
• So many great decor items that will really sparkle when you use your candles with them

So, start that shopping list today! And remember that I'd be happy to help you along the way, whether its with picking out the perfect gift, getting the order placed or answering any questions you might have.

www.gottahavecandles.com

Mothers Day Option #2 -- special early release!

Gold Canyon has scheduled an early release of a few select items that will be brand new in the summer catalog so that you can get them in time for Mother's Day! Click here to see the flier with these great new products . . . candle corsages, & My Style labels!

If you love them & think your Mom would too, place the order right away so you don't forget and are guaranteed delivery for Mother's Day! P.S. you could also buy them for yourself if you want, that's allowed!

Mother's Day Options: #1

Have you thought about Mother's Day yet? It IS coming up & Gold Canyon has some great ideas for you! Boutique Chic candles &/or our Eau de Parfum would make an awesome gift for any mother! And if your mother doesn't live close by, you can even have your order shipped directly to her. For those that live in the Parker, Colorado area, I'll share another Mother's Day idea with you later this week!

Favorite Holiday Fragrances

Gold Canyon added a new feature to the catalog this year so we can see which fragrances are the most popular with customers during this season (based on past years' sales, obviously). **Not listed in any particular order, this list will give you the best seller in each of our fragrance categories.

So, if you're looking for a gift idea or want to try something new yourself, this list of "favorites" would be a great place to start:

Relaxing (aromatherapy)
Warm Apple Crisp (baking)
Woods & Vanilla Romantique (boutique chic)
Caramel Macchiato (cafe velluto)
Warm Welcome (comforts of home)
Citrus Cream (inspirations)
Pineapple & Cilantro (pillars)
Sweet Pea (buds & blossoms fragrances)
Clean Sheets (clean & fresh fragrances)
*Cozy Christmas (fruits & citrus fragrances)
Holiday Wreath (nature & outdoors fragrances)
Pumpkin Pie (sugar & spice fragrances)

*I do have to warn you that even though Gold Canyon places Cozy Christmas in the fruits & citrus fragrance category because it has some of those undertones, it is a VERY sugar & spice fragrance according to me & every customer that I've talked with. Its description is that its a blend of cinnamon, clove, apple, and orange & the spices here definitely overpower the fruits. Its a great fragrance (really smells like Christmas!), but if you're looking for a fruit fragrance its probably not your best choice. If you're really looking for a fruit fragrance but also something that has the richness of fall, I'd recommend Cranberry Orange . . . its one of my personal favorites!

So, what's your favorite fragrance for the fall/holiday season?

Gold Canyon goes Fem Fabulous!

You won't want to miss out on the summer's hottest new products! Try out Gold Canyon's fem fabulous summer line for great candles & holders in a chic and feminine look. I just love the black & pink color combination! Click on the link to check it all out & then contact me with questions or to place your orders:

http://content.ll-0.com/gcessentials/SSFemFabUS.pdf?i=050609131340

I "gottahave" . . . creative candle ideas

Feel like making someone's day a little bit "brighter"? Here's a cute poem that you can attach to a candle, something small like a tealight, votive, or 5oz or something larger, depending on the budget you're working with & how many people you want to do this for:

This fragrant little candle is sent to you today

There's no particular reason just a chance for me to say

Our days are oh so busy, a thousand things to do

There never seems to be extra time for friends like me and you

So when you light this candle and watch it's flame burn bright

Know you're in my thoughts and prayers each and every night.

~Author Unknown~

Easy & Fun Gift Giving Ideas

Almost EVERYONE loves candles, so they make a perfect gift even for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list!

Here's some fun & creative ideas you might try:

• Gingerbread House Candle with a recipe card for a gingerbread treat (see previous blog posts for a great one!)
• Peppermint Bark candle with a package of your favorite brand of peppermint bark
• Jolly Snowman pod warmer with a stack of scented pods and a scarf or cocoa mix
• Bundle together a few taper candles, Dual Hammered Glass holders, and a certificate for babysitting so the couple you are giving to can enjoy a candlelight dinner
• Any of our Boutique Chic candles paired with an elegant bottle of perfume (I recommend the Woods & Vanilla Romantique fragrance)
• Any of our gift boxes with price points from $14.99 to $52.99 are already wrapped & ready to deliver!
• Auto fresheners for a stocking stuffer for the teenage driver
• Novel Scents bookmarks would go along perfectly with a new book for the book-lover
• Any of our Emerge body products would be great alone or paired with a gift certificate for a spa, a luxurious robe, or a calming music cd (my favorite is Jon Schmidt)
• Fabulous Fudge Brownie candle paired with a batch of gourmet (or regular) brownies
• Sweet Cinnaroll candle paired with a batch of cinnamon rolls
• Any Cafe Velluto, coffee scented candle, wrapped up with a package of coffee or gift certificate to a favorite coffee shop
• Sugar cookie candle paired with a batch of homemade sugar cookies

Hope these ideas help to get your wheels spinning! Take the stress out of your holiday shopping; let me know if I can help with any of your gift giving needs this holiday season!