Little Lace Box February 2015 Spoilers!

Hubby said the orange fudge was fabulous (my word not his, lol) on Girl Scout shortbread cookies. Since it’s cookie season I thought I’d share yet another way to enjoy something that is perfect straight from the jar 😉

Overall I like my box. I’m not wowed like last month but I figured it would be nearly impossible to top that one so I’m not disappointed (I find it helps to preemptively manage my expectations for any month following a “wow” box). Bath products are always a win for me and I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten to date from LLB (both in the monthly boxes and from their store; I love the store). I’m also happy to receive stationery to have on hand.

I received the silver triangle studs. For me very small studs aren’t practical or really even visible due to the length of my hair. The only time I wear my hair up is when I’m performing reserve duty and even then I can’t wear earrings that aren’t circular in any event. Regardless, the earrings are cute and will be worn, either by me or one of my girls. I have to admit I was a bit shocked at the retail price. I’m used to seeing unusually high MSRPs for sub box products after 2 years of test driving every beauty and fashion sub around. The listed value seemed especially high relative to the nature of the item itself. But indeed that is the designer’s price so it isn’t a case of LLB inflating value.

I do hope LLB can maintain the high quality sub they clearly worked hard at creating. I was relieved to see they’ve closed all subscriptions for the short term. In my opinion it’s a wise business decision that will ultimately benefit all concerned since it will allow them to grow in a more manageable and sustainable way.

Hi again everybody, just a friendly reminder, please remember to refrigerate the fudge sauce after you open it. It’s made with milk and is perishable. Also a serving tip, if, like me you don’t eat ice cream, the sauce is amazing on fresh strawberries and bananas.

I got my box today and this is a nice box… The value & quality is definitely there. These items are more mainstream in the subscription box world, but they all have a unique twist. The earrings are made from quality materials & are trendy designs, the fudge is made without artificial ingredients including GOAT MILK! I’ve never seen that at Walmart or a local grocery store (not to mention it’s delicious). The stationary is beautiful and fits LLB perfectly… The sisters include a letter to subscribers every month. I got the bath salts… The packaging is beautiful and fun in the paint can and the goat milk and glitter in the salts is interesting. Lastly, the lotion is small at 2 oz. but the description says its a bonus item… I’ll never complain about a bonus bc it can easily be left out next time.

I thought the curation was excellent, especially considering this isn’t even the box they were expecting to send out this month. However, I am a female in my mid 20’s & that may be the reason this box hit a home run for me.

I got my box tonight and it was…okay. I had put down that I have an allergy to lavender, so to receive an item so strongly scented with it (the bath salts) was a surprise. I see now that they no longer can honor that part of the service, but I was unaware that it had changed. The fudge is great and the earrings? I’m sure I’ll wear them. I got the muted gold hoops. Not my favorite when I see what other people received, but that’s the luck of the draw, right? The cards are something I personally don’t like getting in boxes, but that’s me… Can’t gift them really either… Most things I can, and that’s the saving grace. However, that dancing goat lotion? Ew. That stuff smells so bad, I had to wash my hands again before I could eat dinner. It really does smell rather rancid. I’ve been a subscriber since September, and everyone is entitled to a bit of a miss. The thing is though, we have no idea what’s coming in LLB… So when it disappoints, it disappoints. No cancellation here though. Although please, no more lavender!

I chose to not look at this post or read any comments until after I received my box. I get excited about the surprise. It is a monthly gift from LLB. They send me items I enjoy, but would not typically buy for myself. I wore my silver earrings this evening and received a compliment on them. I have wanted to try the Dancing Goat brand and liked the lotion. Fudge is always a hit in my house. The bath salts will be tested over the weekend, while writing a love note to my hubby using the stationary. Would I have bought these particular items, probably not. I got them all for way less than they cost. Every item will be used. I am quite happy and can’t wait for my surprise again next month.

Oh man, hide my chocolate fudge! I am about to eat the whole jar….

I really like the suggestion to subscribe to the boxes you keep swapping for stuff from!

One good thing I can say is I contacted them about the missing item and the bent earring and they wanted a picture and said they would fix the issues, so that is good. If I have my missing item and some jewelry that isn’t damaged, and hopefully not ugly, there will be something redeeming about the box! And I can always eat chocolate!! I’ll update about what happens.

I received my box – with the same earrings as above – and I LOVE everything. I agree that this may be the Cathy comic of sub boxes (ladies love chocolate, bath stuff, and jewelry, amirite?!), but AACK if I won’t use everything in here. Great deal in my book.

I was very negative when I saw the spoilers but having it in my hands really made me love everything. This was my first box and although it’s not what I expected, it’s still a great box. I got the orange zest fudge (I don’t like orange) but it smells amazing and can’t wait to try it! The stationary is really cute. The Dancin’ Goat lotion smells ok but once you put it on your hands it smells a little funky but it’s not horrible. I got the bath salts which will be swapped because I don’t have a tub. I also appreciate the fact that they didn’t send earrings to those who emailed them about it. I got this GORGEOUS gold bracelet that says “Dream a little dream” with a star charm. That item made this box a winner for me. I felt like it went with the theme perfectly.

Just recieved my box today so just wanted to inform anybody who didn’t recieve there box yet of some helpful information:

First, is that LLB will not open new subscriptions for the month of March (including yearly subscriptions). This will not affect any of us current subscribers.

Second, if you were wondering, the retail value of this box comes up to $118.95.

Third, the theme for the March Little Lace Box is “Here Comes the Sun” and we can expect special items for the mind, body, and soul. To me that definitely seems like a candle will be in the next box. Any other thoughts?

And last, the items we recieved this month aren’t originally what LLB wanted in this month’s box but due to issues getting the items from the designers they had to settle.

I hope this clears up a lot of things for everybody. And after reading the letter they sent I have decided to give them another shot after my initial disappointment and hopefully recieve some great quality items in a well curated box.

In my box I received original Fudge sauce which my husband is going to flip for, delicate heart stud earrings in silver which I really love and am currently wearing. I have a toddler so dangling earrings don’t work for me currently and my husband buys me lots of dangle earrings as gifts. These were a welcome change. The bath truffles were very pretty and fun, my oldest kid already put them with her box of Lush stuff. The note cards are great for me, I always need them and always forget to pick them up. Overall, it was a pleasant box for me and I’m excited to keep subscribing.

This was my first box, I like everything except the bath truffles, they are SERIOUSLY strong smelling. My allergies acted up before I even opened the box, it’s across the room and I can still smell it. I don’t mind scented items, but the way they are packaged makes the smell cover everything. Isn’t anyone else a little upset over lavender scented fudge, note cards, and earrings?
In the note attached they touched on the dock strikes and the extreme weather, so I think maybe this was not the original collection. They also noted that they are suspending new sign ups for March, so no one can currently sign up. Overall, I thought it was an okay box, I will keep the subscription through March but I won’t spend $40/month beyond that if it isn’t a little better next month.

there is just no way the earrings have a value of $58. I got the small silver lines, but one is missing

I am a reasonable person, and I sub to 16 boxes after dropping Frenchbox this month, including Ouiplease, FFF and Elizabeth & Clarke, the rest are monthly boxes. My first LLB was December. I was kind of disappointed that there were only 4 items, but I like the bangle so much that I ended up buying 4 more from their store, and I am not even a gold person. I love last month and ended up ordering some frosted honey from them right away which is heavenly. I got the exact version of the picture above today. I love the earrings, they are light weight and gold. It is not something I would buy, but glad to have. I love to light a candle and take a bath, so any bath products will be put to use. I am not a chocolate person, but will save it for ice cream in the summer. I have tons of notecards but eventually they will be used. And I welcome any hand lotion or hand cream. So this is not a box that “wows” me, but I am happy. Note: the letter also said they will not open any new subscriptions in March.

I can’t help but be disappointed in this box. Usually there is at least a few items I can use but unfortunately I don’t have a bathtub, I have many food allergies so the fudge is out, I don’t have anyone to write a letter to, and worse if all I am missing an earring! Very sad day for me.

Ben & Jerry Half Baked with orange zest fudge sauce. Yummy.

Wow…

Omg I just had some of that fudge sauce with bananas and it was amazing. Drool!

Received my first box and am missing 3 of the 7 products! Of course everything missing is the pricey stuff. Not impressed, guess we will see how Customer service is.

I just got my box, my first LLB, and I’m happy. I’m surprised to see there is so much discussion about it. I got the silver earrings, and they are beautiful! The note cards are really cute, and it is something I really don’t ever buy, but will use. The other 3 products I got all use goat’s milk, which I thought was clever. My only complaint is that I didn’t get the letter explaining things. FYI, the tub truffles seem to be for the bath – I got shimmery goat milk bath salts instead. The fudge is also made with goat’s milk.

It’s curated by 3 sisters in their 20s. What did you expect? Personally I like the Tj Maxx checkout lines and have found some awesome stuff there. I think this box is great.

So I got:

– Tiny silver triangle studs. I actually like them. They are inconspicuous, under-stated and subtly pro-LGBT 🙂 I think I’ll just keep them on

– Original fudge. Delicious. I actually went and got ice cream in preparation of the fudge arriving, but it’s oh, so good by itself!

– The bath salts in lavender. OK, let’s talk about boring and cliche. I don’t even like the smell of lavender, but it’s easy to grow so I have a lot of it and I’ve made many a bottle of lavender bath salts to give away. I don’t really know what to do with this can. It’s too heavy to sell and it may rust if I keep it in the bathroom. Ideas?

– Lotion in some weird eucalyptus like smell. It smells like medicine. Not sure what do with this one either.

– Stationary is not my thing, but I read what they wrote about the dreams of having someone to whom to write love letters. And you know, I’m lucky enough to have someone like that. He’s given me many more cards over the years that I’ve given him. So I’m going to use the cards and write him love notes and put the in his computer case.

So 3 items I plan to us, 2 that are bad. Not great, not bad. Hopefully next moth will be better.

This was my first LLB, and my teen daughter and I are very happy with it! She has claimed the delicate heart earrings and the gorgeous bath truffles. We also received the plain fudge and it tastes just like brownies — yum! The arrow note cards are cute and useful, and the lotion is something I can actually use since it doesn’t contain shea which I am allergic to. I saw the note that this box isn’t really what they planned, but it’s still a really cute February box with a hearts and chocolate theme…

I just received my box, I received the Bling Bath (i really do love bath items and can’t wait to try this out); orange fudge sauce (sounds heavenly); pink arrow cards, the mini lotion and a pair of silver hoop earnings. I don’t have pierced ears but they will make a nice gift. I wear the bracelet and necklace from last month all of the time so I’m that upset about getting the earrings this month.