~*~The Pouring Pot~*~
Candles By Victoria Monthly Newsletter

~*~ HAPPY 4TH OF JULY ~*~


Welcome to Candles By Victoria monthly newsletter. If your are just joining us this month WELCOME. If you have been a loyal subscriber thank you for your continued support.

Here at CBV, we are constantly working on creating new and exciting items that you can not find anywhere else, and as always we are open to suggestions on how we can make your online shopping experience more pleasurable, so keep those suggestions coming, we do listen!!

From everyone here at Candles By Victoria have a safe and happy 4th of July!!

We have a jam packed newsletter for you this month so let's get too it!

NOW ON TO THE SALE!!
Please read carefully



Beat the Heat 20-25 sale!
20% off your entire order over $25.00!!
Plus one free Scent Shot!
(We choose the scent)

In celebration of the 4th of July and our independence, we are having a 20% off your entire order over $25.00 sale. Enter the code word "fireworks" in the "Discount Coupon Voucher Box" during the checkout process and receive 20% off your entire order over $25.00, before shipping and handling. Please remember to hit the recalculate button to reflect the discount. All orders processed without hitting the recalculate button can not be adjusted!

In addition, everyone that places an order will receive one free Scent Shot, and if ALL that wasn't enough, we are giving you FREE shipping on all orders over $100.00... Shew, now that is a deal!

Notice:
Any orders placed using the voucher code that do not meet the $25.00 order minimum will be canceled.

This sale begins as soon as you receive this newsletter and will run until 8 pm central time Friday July 4th. Orders will be processed in the order they are received.

Everyone at Candles By Victoria is taking a long weekend to enjoy the 4th with our families, we will be closed July 4th - July 7th, but as always our website will remain open. Please allow additional shipping time of 4-5 business days during the sale, we are expecting a high volume of orders and appreciate your patience while we will work hard to get your candles out to you.

*You must make payment by credit card or paypal to receive discount,
check or money orders will not apply.

This sale is good on retail orders only.

All orders must be placed online to receive the discount.

No adjustments or refunds on prior orders

Thank you and happy shopping!

Candles By Victoria Story Writing Contest
The Winner of the $50.00 gift certificate from Candles By Victoria is Meghan Vital!

We only had four entires to our Story Writing Contest but it was still a very difficult decision, in the end we chose the story that made us laugh the hardest. Since there were only four entries I have decided to give the 2nd runner up a $20.00 gift certificate the 3rd runner up a $15.00 gift certificate and the 4th runner up a $10.00 gift certificate to spend at Candles By Victoria. Thank you so much for your stories, you were all so creative, I really enjoyed reading them!!

Our first place winner is Meghan Vital, Meghan's story was the first one we received and I have to tell you it had us all cracking up right from the beginning. Here is her story.



Candles By Victoria Story Writing Contest Winner
Written By Meghan Vital

As Victoria awoke on Sunday morning, she had the distinct impression that it would be an ENERGIZING and PAZAZZY day. Little did she know that trouble was brewing like FRENCHVILLE COFFEE on the SAFARI SUNSET.

The smell of CHERRIES AND CHESTNUTS filled the air and her room especially smelled CLOTHESLINE FRESH. She looked out of her window and noticed that the ENGLISH IVY looked particularly beatiful and her COTTAGE GARDEN looked like something out of a HAWAIIAN DREAM.

The PLUMERIA were blooming next to the TUBEROSE and JASMINE. The entire scene itself seemed like a MIDSUMMERS NIGHT DREAM.

Unfortunately, Vicki had to get back to what was planned for the day. Between the BLUEBERRY COBBLER, CRANBERRY RELISH, BAKED APPLE STRUDEL, BLACK CHERRY CRUMBLE and LEMON POUND CAKE, her day would be STRAWBERRY JAM packed. And her upcoming wedding to her SWEET TALKing BUTTERCREAM CRUNCH, Paul, also had her mind running BUTT NAKED crazy. With a HAPPY sigh, Vicki let go of her FIELD OF DREAMS and decided to get to work.

Without even knocking, Paul, smelling like COOL WATER, NAUTICA FOR MEN and VERY SEXY all mixed together, walked through the door and Vicki was filled with RELAXATION. BEST FRIENDS from the start, Paul always brought TROPICAL BLISS to Vicki's life. But now, his sad face made her stop and take pause. He grabbed a FUDGE BROWNIE and a TROPICAL COOLER and sat down in her HOME SWEET HOME.

"We've got to talk, Vicki" he said. "This COCONUT BANANA BLAST is over. There's something you have to know."

Vicki decided to grab a COCO LIME COOLER and JELLY DONUTS and CINNAMON BUNS. She needed the STRESS RELIEF. BERRY ME ALIVE now, is what she began to think. Was this CRUSH ON THE HANDYMAN deemed to be a disaster?

"Vicki...this is hard, but those CHRISTMAS MEMORIES of us fighting and thoughts of that horrible BREAKFAST IN VERMONT just don't go away," he started. "I'm leaving you.This has been a hell of a FIRESIDE ROMANCE. Your beautiful WHITE SHOULDERS and SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS have been a SWEET ESCAPE, but I must be honest."

Vicki's thoughts of TROPICAL KISSES in the BAHAMA BREEZE with her future husband became as about realistic as a SHAMROCK KISS or an ENCHANTED FORREST. Everything was beginning to UNWIND for her.

"Just what do you mean, Paul? What about PARADISE BAY and our little LOVE SHACK in the FRENCH QUARTER?" Vicki asked. "I dont give a CRANBERRY BANAN FLIP what's going on."

Boy, was that a RASPBERRY ZINGER for Paul.

"Look Vicki. I have met someone else. She's as SWEET AS SNOW. She's a SWEET ROSE and she's real HEAVENLY TYPE," Paul explained.

"Are you kidding me? Who the hell is this DAFFODIL? Look you FLAP JACK..you better start talking before I stick this CINNAMON STICK up your...." Vicki started to say.

"Vicki! What I'm trying to say is that my new SUGAR DROPS is your sister, LAVENDER," Paul finally said. "I'm caught up in her RAPTURE."

Everything was silent except the sounds of Paul's LEATHER PANTS as he moved his legs nervously. Vicki was silent for a second as an ETERNAL EMBER grew in her heart and she had finally GONE GRAPE.

"Been enjoying a little INDONESIAN DELIGHT and SEX ON THE BEACH with my sister, hunh Paul? You better ROOT BEER FLOAT your behind out of here, Paul before I take this table to your CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES and even the STAR OF BETHLEHEM won't be able to help you," Vicki finally said.

Paul walked out of her house slowly, taking with him Vicki's SUMMER PEACH PASSION. Vicki let out a sigh. Her dreams of a SNUGGLE BABY and BABY'S BREATH had ended. She needed an APPLE MARTINI or better yet, a KAHLUA CAFE OLE. And as she decided to grab a CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE and a PUMPKIN FRAPPUCINO, she smiled and realized she also needed Paul's brother's phone number. She was free for a date tonight!

THE END

Our runners up are Lisa Adams, Lynn Bushey and Sarah Poirier. If you'd like to read their stories, please click here.
Congratulations to all our winners!!

Candles By Victoria Candle Raffle!!

Each month here at Candles By Victoria we will raffle off a one of a kind specialty candle. One dollar gives you one chance to win that months candle, you can purchase as many $1.00 raffles as you would like, the more you purchase the better your chances are of winning of course. The last day of the month I will put all the names that entered in a hat and draw for a winner. The winner will receive the candle and I pay shipping!!

The winner will be contacted by email and will be announced here in our monthly newsletter
and on The Pouring Pot Message Board as well.

June's Candle Raffle winner is...
Judy Thurston

Congratulations Judy .... Enjoy your candle!

Thank you to everyone that entered!


WIN THIS CANDLE!!!

~ ICED SUGAR COOKIE CANDLE ~

This months candle raffle is our spin on my favorite cookie the Iced Sugar Cookie. The candle is poured in a clear glass 32 oz. bowl, is double wicked and scented in my amazing Sugar Cookie scent. The top is whipped wax scented in our blend of the perfect Buttercream Frosting. I then topped the entire candle off with hand cut mini sugar cookies that are covered in real sprinkles, and finally I sprinked the entire candle with more colorful fun sprinkles. This candle is adorable, my daughter Chelsea just loved the way this candle turned out and suggested that I add it to my regular line of candles as well as being this months raffle candle. If you would like to purchase this candle, it is located on our 6th candle page.

Thank you and good luck!!



Click below to view a larger picture of this months Candle Raffle candle!
Candles By Victoria Candle Raffle

A big thank you to all of our customers old and new. It is because of you that Candles By Victoria continues to grow more and more each day. We truly appreciate your business!!

Have a scent~sational month!!

Victoria
&
The Staff of CBV