Soul Scent: SWEET PEA & DRENCHED APPLE FLOWER - BATH AND BODY WORKS

I rarely do full out review on candles, for all intents and purposes, the Bath and Body Works semi-annual sale has finished, so I thought I'd cover a few goodies.

That said, I have purchased a few Bath and Body Work candles throughout the past years, but I am not a super fan of these Slatkin and Co. Candles. 

The reason Bath and Body Works' candles fails to keep my heart is because:
: I find the throw of Slatkin and Co. candles to be very inconsistent
: $22.50 for one candle, in a simple thin glass container with a cheap metal cover is rather expensive
: The sleeves that I bought to decorate the candle attracted so much dust I decided to throw it out instead of cleaning it

Candles to me, must give me a sense of luxury and ease. I enjoy a heavy glass, extravagant candle accompanying me while I study or when I take a bath. But these Slatkin and Co candles cut the edge very close to my standards. This year, I repurchased the Sweet Pea along with a spring/summer scent - Drenched Apple Flower, and the sweet scents make up for the packaging.


Sweet Pea brings back alot of high school memories, and today I call this scent my guilty pleasure - it sits in my bathroom to accompany me when I put on make up in the morning. I genuinely do enjoy this scent first thing in the morning. I had initially picked up Fresh Cotton again, for I can never get enough the scent of fresh laundry. I thought this scent would be a perfect addition to my room, specifically in my closet. But the smell of fresh apples caught my eye this time around and Drench Apple Flower replaced Fresh Cotton. I am so pleased that I have been burning this candle all day, everyday.

Finally, for purchasing two candles, I received a free sleeve. I was hesitant to even pick out a free item as my previous experiences with sleeves were mediocre. The sleeves with the intricate designs tended to attract lots of dust between the gaps and between the sleeve and the candle, cleaning was a pain. Secondly, I wasn't too attracted to year's sleeve designs... until I saw this one with a lid. There was only one in the entire store (Pacific Centre) and it was the only one with a lid. I loved the simple design, it kept the sleeve classy. Though I'm not a fan of the foggy rhinestone on the top of the lid, I figured the lid would be off the candle more often than it would be on.

I purchased backups of both candles earlier week, but I only purchase Slatkin and Co candles during their semi-annual two-for-one sale. I do not think they are worth the full $22.50. For almost $25 a piece, there are many many more options in the candle market. 

Brunch Munch - SUVAI RESTAURANT - KERRISDALE VANCOUVER

Suvai is a sweet and cozy restaurant, with a sidewalk patio decorated with garden benches and flowers. As we sat on the side-walk patio, covered under an arch of leaves and blossoms, I temporarily lost myself and thought I was in some place outside Vancouver - probably in Paris or Nice. I can absolutely picture this local and home-ran bistro to be sitting exactly off the streets of France and Montreal.

AMBIANCE | I love local bistros with small wooden tables, white table cloths and shiny silverware. Though it sounds like I am describing a majority of restaurants, Suvai has its own cozy flavour. I shall let the pictures speak its volumes. 
While I has having brunch, next to us sat an older couple, each drinking their orange juice and having a great time. As kill-joy as I was, I was actually playing on my iPad and eating my omlette and the same time. I was promptly interrupted by the older couple, and we actually engaged in a warm conversation as the older gentleman was thinking of purchasing a tablet and wanted to know our feedback! Vancouver is certainly a friendly city, but the atmosphere of Suvai certainly sets up an even more warm and neighborhood enviroment.

FOOD | I have nothing much to rave about the food here at Suvai. The omlette and eggs Benny were of the expected. Portion size was decent. I say the atmosphere certainly increased the food presentation, as the warm feeling of Suvai certainly adds happiness and enjoyment to the meal. 
I have heard that dinner prices at Suvai are leaning rather high, but brunch for $10-18 sounds reasonable to me.  I say, the next time you decide to go for brunch at good old chain Boathouse again, why not give local Suvai a try? The price ranges are similiar, and Suvai's atmosphere is a worth a visit on its own.

We ordered:

Bacon Eggs Benedict

Omlette and Toast

Side of Sausages

2 glasses of Orange Juice 

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