A RAID ON BIG LOTS, CANDLES ETC.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

A really good java candle at Big Lots! I'm burning it right now as I enjoy some 'Pike's Place' iced coffee from my Keurig-- double whammy.

Hadn't been to BL in a long while, and was just wandering through there when I saw this 3 wick candle-- Broyhill's "Fresh Roasted Coffee" at $8.00. Coffee is my favorite scent of almost anything, and this has a good fragrance throw-- it's filling my living room. Mmmmm. There was only one of these on the shelf at BL, and I'm not surprised they are selling briskly.

I really like the tan ceramic jar, too. It has that wavy, organic sort of modern look. Nice change, and it's interesting that warmer neutrals and colors are showing up now everywhere, up and down the decor scale....

Was surprised to see two other items there that I alerted here quite a while ago. They are two of my best purchases from the store.

This sleek pitcher, $10, at just 7 inches high, turned out to be a cool utensil holder for my big wooden spoons and wooden spatula on kitchen counter:

A pitcher just seems more interesting to me as a utensil holder.

And this "Messina" pitcher I alerted before, is bigger and makes a really nice vase for flowers, esp. in summer. It's more romantic in feeling, brings in that Italian, country house vibe:

While we're still in Italy, I found some nice pizelles in the cookie aisle. Hadn't had those since we stopped going to this Italian bakery/bistro when it changed hands. They used to have these yummy, homemade anise-flavored pizelles.

These BL pizelles I just sampled with my coffee compare pretty favorably. Not as sweet, but that's probably why they recommend on the package that you dust them with powdered sugar! But I like the less-sweet option...

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

That candle and jar would look great in my living room.

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

The Big Lots in my area is absolutely horrible. I get ads in the mail with numerous items that peak my interest then travel there to find totally different merchandise...none of which I am interested in.

Everyone complains about the store. I'm sure it won't remain open much longer.

Lucky you to have a good one.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@DREAMON wrote:
The Big Lots in my area is absolutely horrible. I get ads in the mail with numerous items that peak my interest then travel there to find totally different merchandise...none of which I am interested in.
Everyone complains about the store. I'm sure it won't remain open much longer.
Lucky you to have a good one.

@DREAMON @Oznell Ours used to be really bad, but lately it has gotten much better- The only thing is is that all of the goodies sell out quickly, so you have to be quick!

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

That's too bad about your Big Lots, @DREAMON . Ours wasn't that great for years, then, like @CANDLEQUEEN , ours got better. They renovated it too, and now it's much brighter and looks cleaner than before.

But I wouldn't say ours is top-notch. There's one about 15 miles over, in a neighboring town, that's always better than ours. They're much more likely to have the newest, better decor and art, pieces that don't ever even show up at our store! I like to swoop in there to check out their inventory occasionally. I just checked online, and as usual, a couple of good looking abstract prints that are available online, are nowhere to be found at our store, yet the "good" one has at least 4 of them, grrr.

Northern Belle 2 · ‎08-30-2020

Coffee candles are my favorite. I'll have to check my local Big Lots to see if they carry this candle. Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂

bonnie f · ‎10-26-2014

never been to a big lots.... but they are building one about 5 min from me.. so i will definetely be going there. it will be a mad house the 1st few months of it opening.. so im going to wait awhile until i go..

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Those are very pretty! I have to admit when I first saw the title, I thought the feds had raided them for illegal activity or something! Lol

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Ha, ha, @GenXmuse -- it did sound like that! Of course, I have to make my routine little forays out into the world sound a bit more exciting than they really are....

bonnie f · ‎10-26-2014

update from earlier on them building a big lots real close to me...well i went yesterday, and i really like it! i spent almost 100.00 and it will be my go to store for everything. Love it! I was going to go back today lol but i cant, i will just spend more money...