I'm not going to lie... Lately, I've been very preoccupied! I'm sure you all could tell. I feel like I have a million things to do and not enough time to get it all accomplished! Unfortunately, my nails have taken a back seat. I still keep them nicely polished (only because polish prevents them from breaking) but I just don't have the energy to photograph and edit photos right now...
So what have I been up to? Well, here is something... This is the reason why I never got my challenge nails done last week! Yankee Candle's Halloween candle holder collection called "The Boney Bunch!" I'm absolutely obsessed! It began last year actually. I bought 3 pieces:
COFFIN MAN- TEALIGHT HOLDER:
PIRATE- VOTIVE HOLDER:
HEADLESS PIRATE- TEALIGHT HOLDER:
Last year wasn't the first year they came out but it was the first year I was aware of them! They also had some wedding themed Boney Bunch that I was not into so I didn't purchase any. My mistake! The bride and groom sets were (and still are) being sold on the bay (ebay) for ridiculous prices! By "ridiculous" I'm talking up to $100 for one piece that was originally just $19.99! Crazy, I know!
This year the collection was released August 7th (last Saturday). My friend and I were told by some of the sales associates that if we wanted to get our pick of the items, then we'd have to get there early! We arrived before the store opened and waited in line outside of the doors. Yes, there was a line! Thank God we were near the front! Here is what I bought once we got inside:
THE BONEY BUNCH VERSION OF AMERICAN GOTHIC- VOTIVE HOLDER:
LAST CALL- VOTIVE HOLDER:
NEWLY DEADS- VOTIVE HOLDER:
I really wish I had gotten the Santa Boney Bunch guy, seeing that he is now sold out online! If he is in the store the next time I'm there, I'll grab him. I also got a few other Yankee Candle items but I just wanted to show you my Boney Bunch collection!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
They look pretty cool! Although I would get freaked out having it in my room. haha I'm such a scaredy cat!
Wow, I love the Coffin Man and Last Call, would be very fun for Halloween
I love Yankee Candle! And yes, the boney bunch is always cute! I really like the american gothic one. Did you buy any of the halloween votives as well?
Milan and Vanaily- Awww but they are so cute! I like them because they are the very opposite of intimidating as far as Halloween decorations go!
Halifax- Last year when I ordered the Coffin man from the website, they accidentally sent me 2! I gave my extra to my friend though... :)
Dovey- Me too! I got the American Gothic couple because they are the Boney Bunch version of Grant Wood's American Gothic painting... he is from Iowa and so am I! I just HAD to have it! I didn't buy any Halloween scents but they were giving the small jars away free with purchase. I did get some of the new fall fragrances though! Apple Cider... yum!
I love YC! That's a great collection - I especially like Last Call. *sigh* If only I had as much money as I wanted...
Megan- Thanks! It's the ONLY holidy collection I have though :) I wish it were acceptable to set out Halloween decorations 3 months early like it is Christmas stuff! (Not that I'd ever set any decos out that early...) I hate when stores start setting up Christmas trees when Halloween costumes are still for sale!
These are so cute! I can't believe my family doesn't have any of these, my house during Halloween is ridiculous. I wish they brought back the BOO! scent from last year though :(
These are amazing!! I am actually extremely jealous as I want them..
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that first Coffin Man votive holder! OHMYGOSH!
Heather- How fun! Not many people decorate too much for Halloween... It's my favorite holiday! I love the colors (black, orange, lime green, and purple) and the fact that it is in my favorite season: Fall! BTW, my favorite scent from last year was definitely Cider Web!!
Delaynee- Oh I know! They are great! :)
Myclumsyheart- He is so cute, huh? I love them all!
I think they are adorable! I wish I used votives or tealights. I'm always worried about the cats setting themselves on fire lol, so it's only an electric tart burner for me! I'm a little obsessed with tarts lol.
l0verlada- I'm obsessed with the tarts too (actually with just about anything Yankee Candle)! Every time tarts and votives are $1, I stock up! And then, I never end up using them!... Those darn cats! If they are the type to climb all over the place then I understand why you don't want an open flame! Haha
Oh my god I love these so much!!
I'm all about the seasonal decorating so I think I might need to get these guys!
You have a great blog! And these holders... owww, are gorgeous :) Visit my blog, if you want ;)
You're weird for liking these. And I love them too! XD Especially the Last Call one and the Newlydeads. =D
Sarah- They are so cute! So much better in person too... :)
Tessa- Thanks!
Orlica- Thank you :)
Nihrida- Lol! :) I think there were only 3 of the Last Call guys in the store! He was on the top of my shopping priority list! I'm glad I got him :)
Soon as I saw you posted this I had to run to Yankee Candle, my boy and I are getting married on OCT 10th this year and we had to have the bride and groom with the cake one for our wedding cake topper and keepsake. I love Yankee Candles Halloween and fall items this year.
They are adorable !!!!
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OMG I love those, they are so cute!
I don't think they're worth a $100, but when I stumbled into Yankee candle today and saw the wedding couple taper holders, I couldn't resist!