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Next week we’re heading to New York City to interview with the finest candle creators in the United States and we need your help! We’re meeting with:
- Laura Slatkin, creator of Nest Fragrances and co-founder of the famed Slatkin & Co candle line
- Jonathan Adler, Head Judge on the show Top Design and massively successful designer (his Manifesto is a MUST read!)
- Traci Arnsten, Co-Founder and Creative Director for Voluspa
- Meredith Waga-Perez, creator of the beautiful Belle Fleur candle line
- Yael Alkalay, creator of Red Flower candles and Bath/Body products
- and more to be announced!
Here’s where we need your help: If you could ask any of them one question, what would it be? Post your question on this blog or on our Facebook Fan Page. If we select your question, we’ll send you (to any continental US address) a free Nest, Red Flower or Jonathan Adler candle (depending on who we ask your question).
Entries must be submitted by Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Tips for enjoying we need your help
If you are enjoying we need your help, a few simple habits help you get the most from it.
- Smell a fragrance in person when you can, and give it a few minutes to settle before you decide.
- Match the scent to the room: fresh and light for kitchens and baths, warmer and richer for living rooms and bedrooms.
- Buy from the brand or a retailer you trust and check the product page for the latest details.
- Home fragrance makes a thoughtful gift, so keep a favorite or two on hand.
For background, see this overview of scented candles on Wikipedia.
Thanks for reading about we need your help. We hope it helps you pick your next favorite scent, and you can find more in the related posts below.
A quick scent guide
Layering is a fun way to personalize a room. Pairing two scents that share a note, such as a citrus with a green leaf, can create something that feels like yours.
Give a scent time. The first impression is not always the whole story, because fragrance notes open up and settle as a candle warms or a diffuser works.
Scent is personal. A fragrance that feels cozy to one person can feel heavy to another, so use our notes as a starting point and trust your own nose.
Fragrance families help you shop. Floral, fruity, woody, fresh and gourmand scents each have a mood, and knowing which you enjoy makes choosing much easier.
Questions about we need your help
What is we need your help?
We need your help is the subject of this Scent Snob post. The article above shares what we wrote about it, and the brand or retailer is the best place to confirm current details.
Where can I learn more about we need your help?
Start with the links in this post, then check the brand’s own website or a trusted retailer for up-to-date information and availability.
How do I choose a scent like we need your help?
Think about the room, the season and the mood you want, then try a small size or sample first if you can.
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