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Hayley Spinks's avatar

MLP is a brilliant writer. I have no intention of buying a candle but read every word.

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Elise weekes's avatar

The tomato candle intrigues me…. I might talk myself into it.

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Sarah E. Nehdi's avatar

Monica Lily Padman, you are a goddamn national treasure. this is what the people need this year. it isn't what we deserve, but its what we NEED. We will never learn our lessons, but at least our homes will smell amazing while we scratch our heads wondering where we went wrong.

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Martina's avatar

THIS comment needs to be pinned and Monica needs to read it WHENEVER she is doubting herself. Because she IS a goddamn national treasure <3 And you are too Sarah for this post!

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Sara Hieb's avatar

LOL! #6 genius write up! I think you can do this again with the restaurant candle you almost stole.

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Katie Whiting's avatar

Your writing and humor are pure gold!

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Katya's avatar

I love your gift guides and writing, Monica! I love candles. Have you heard of the candle makers called Siblings? They make high quality clean coconut oil candle kits. They are bags of wax you melt in the microwave and pour into a container with their wicks. They sell containers but it’s a great way to reuse other candle vessels. I put the used candle vessel in the freezer for a day then the disk of wax at bottom is usually easy to pop out. They have great scents and it’s fun to make them for myself and to gift them.

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Martina's avatar

Moni <3 <3 <3 Can I please be your friend if for NO other reason than to receive your lovely gifts?!

I am so sad for your friend who didn't love your candle gift. I however, propose that I sacrifice myself in order to receive just ONE of the Trvdon Solis Rex candles. I have wanted to know WHAT specific candle this was ever since you first started talking about them. J'adore you Monica Padman! xoxoxoxo

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Marianne Lonsdale's avatar

So enjoying your picks

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Bhumi's avatar

You are hilarious and your self confidence just oozes out of you ✨

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Carolee's avatar

That last entry was perfect 😂

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Elise weekes's avatar

I’m embarrassed for your ungrateful friend

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Jen Godfrey's avatar

Monica! You are So. Fricken. FUNNY! 😄

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Angela Aguilar's avatar

The final candle description made me giggle so deeply. I live for this series. Thanks Mon.

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Loren Billington's avatar

Moni!!! I could read literally anything you write. Keep sharing this talent with us- we will gobble it up like the greedy little turkeys we are.

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Patricia Roca's avatar

I hope you read THIS comment: you're brilliant, and I love this. I will be getting all of these as a gift to myself.

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Betty's avatar

Have you ever heard of or tried Beauty Pie candles? If you have a subscription, they are very affordable luxury! https://www.beautypie.com/products/bahia-de-miel-candle The Bahia de Miel is one of my favorites and definitely has chic French hotel vibes. But many of them are lovely! Clean smells like fresh laundry. The Pomegranate & Baies Rose is also lovely! I bought a few of their Candle Library sets as gifts this year. https://www.beautypie.com/products/the-candle-library

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Laura Kerrigan's avatar

The RL holiday candle is ELITE

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