NEW: BLACKBIRD CANDLE BY REBEL & MERCURY

In January we hosted Rebel & Mercury for the Northwest Indie Perfumers Circuit. As is customary for the Circuit, Nikki, the nose behind the line, put together a unique candle for us in honor of Blackbird. The smokey tobacco paired with vanilla does a great job capturing the essence of Blackbird in a candle, and the dark, sinister packaging perfectly compliments the scent. Pick yours up today in-store or online.

Rebel & Mercury - Blackbird

Nikki from Rebel & Mercury put this dark candle together for us. Finding a fine balance between the scents of vanilla and smoke, bridged together by tobacco, this is a perfect candle to burn alone in the evenings. Somewhere in between the scent of a fireplace, burning incense, and pipe smoke, without any of the dingy, sooty notes often associated with burnt objects, the vanilla takes the deep, hazy shades and builds them into something exotic and mysterious. Although this candle would function perfectly as something to be lit when having company, there's a certain presence to the aroma that does create a sense of being joined by a companion even when burning alone. 60 hour burn time. Notes: Smoke, Vanilla, Tobacco

$55

BACK IN STOCK: CIRE TRUDON

Since 1643 Cire Trudon have churned out candles for Marie Antoinette, King Louis XIV, and now the humble Blackbird customer. All Cire Trudon vases are made with hand-blown Italian glass and a real gold sticker. All of the wax used is soy vegetal wax and all wicks are a high quality cotton, making it so the candle burns with no soot. Cire Trudon has been our favorite candlemaker for years thanks to their unbelievably rich, classic, and immersive fragrances. Nobody does it better.

Available now at Blackbird Ballard and blackbirdballard.com.

Cire Trudon - Bust of Napoleon

in Black

Unscented decorative vegetal wax sculptured candle of the bust of 19th century French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. With his arms folded, this bust is intended to be displayed on your mantle or highest bookshelf, to get the full contemplative and dictatorial effect. Handcrafted by an artisan wax carver for Cire Trudon.

$176

Cire Trudon - Ernesto Candle

9.5 oz

80 hr burn time

In a hotel of Havana, sizzling under the stubborn sun of the revolution, fierce overtones of leather and tobacco meddle with resolution the waxy silence of wood. Breaking out of the cool dimness, sly grimaces emerge, framed by the smoke of cigars and the barrels of guns.

$85

Cire Trudon - Spiritus Sancti Candle

9.5 oz

80 hr burn time

Flickers of crimson, gold, and olibanum, holy perfume of altar candles, luxurious wake of censers filled with burning amber: under the nave the choir jubilates, heavenly scents caressing their souls.

$85

BLACKBIRD PRESENTS: BALLARD BLACK LICORICE WEEK

Ballard Black Licorice Week is in full swing!  Take a stroll around Ballard to taste and see some amazing licorice inspired products.  

Here at Blackbird, we have stocked the Apothecary full of licorice candy.  There are 10 different varieties of candies to choose from so be sure to check all of them out.  Candy not your thing?  We have a black licorice candle as well.

We've had amazing things from licorice mochas to absinthe cocktails.  Just yesterday, we had a Black pizza from Ballard Pizza Co.  So amazing!

Here is the full list of participating businesses.  Be sure to hit them all up to witness the variety and ingenuity of all of our neighbors.  Here is the link to Ballard Black Licorice Week's Facebook page so you can stay up to date on all of the licorice happenings around the hood.

Hattie's Hat

Sexton

Dutch Bike Co.

Ballard Pizza Co.

Hot Cakes

D'ambrosio Gelato

Anchored Ship

Bastille & Bastille's Back Bar

MacLeod's

Miro Tea

Bal Mar

Velouria

Cupcake Royale

Hazlewood

Annie's Art and Frame

Root Table

Savour

Anima Mundi

Caffe Fiore

Full Tilt

Sweet Mickey's

Blackbird

Blackbird Apothecary

Venue

Copper Gate

FEATURED: CANDLES AT THE FIELD HOUSE

The Field House is currently playing host to a most formidable assortment of candles (Napoleon would like that word, 'formidable'). Produced by some of the most well known, highly sought-after and/or oldest candle manufacturers still in business (Cire Trudon have been making them since 1643!), the candle selection we now have offers multiple options for even the most discerning of noses.

For more info on Blackbird's candles, please visit our blog, and for our complete selection, please visit www.blackbirdballard.com.

Diptyque - Figuier Candle
DETAILS: Figuier creates a scent that recalls the warmth of fig wood, the freshness of its leaves and the milky sap. A companion to the Philosykos eau de toilette. Made in France.
$60

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Cire Trudon - Pondichery
9.5 oz/80 hours
DETAILS: Pondichery gives out a green and fresh touch; with ginger and zests of lemon and vetiver melding with the exotic sweetness of patchouli and the warmness of musk. This scent alludes to dreams of Asia, with its unforgettable colors, its silks and beautiful porcelain - the new fascination for exoticism.
$80

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Baxter of California - White Wood Number Two
12.5 oz./100 hours
DETAILS: The scented-soy-wax-candle collection "White Wood" is a series of 3 distinct woodsy scents, with packaging design by Marc Atlan, an art director with packaging credits including Comme des Garcons, Helmut Lang and Yves Saint Laurent. Atlan, describes his design as "a play on the contrast between a classic restrained elegance and a bold modern statement"
$50

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(Malin+Goetz) - Dark Rum
9 oz/60 hours
DETAILS: The Dark Rum Candle is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this rich rum candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our Mojito Candle, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple, complimentary to our skin care and fragrance systems.
$48

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Comme Des Garcons - Monocle Hinoki Candle
5.8 oz/ 50 hours
DETAILS: If you want something contemporary, sexy, and absolutely woody, Hinoki is probably going to be your best bet. Modeled after the scent of the Japanese Hinoki cypress used in spiritual and spa arrangements, namely the Hinoki wood soaking bath, the scent is reminiscent of cedar, though it's as if CDG took each element of your run-of-the-mill cedar, then significantly improved the quality of each element and amplified them.
$85

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Cire Trudon - Bust of Napoleon Candle
DETAILS: Unscented decorative vegetal wax sculptured candle of the bust of 19th century French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. With his arms folded, this bust is intended to be displayed on your mantle or highest bookshelf, to get the full contemplative and dictatorial effect. Made in France since 1643.
$176

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BACK IN BLACK: BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA

The Blackbird Apothecary just got a reload on some of Baxter of California's greatest hits. For your shaving, skin, hair, or candle needs, Baxter purveys staple goods you'll quickly become addicted to. Stop by the Field House for some free samples if you've never tried it, or come by to restock on your dwindling supply.

Baxter of California - Super Close Shave Formula
10 oz.
DETAILS: Baxter's super close shave formula provides a protective cushion between the skin and razor, for a close shave without redness or irritation. Antiseptic and botanical extracts refresh and soothe skin. It is a hydrating shave cream for men with an easy glide and soothing formula. Available in 10oz.pump bottle or 8 oz. tin.
$18

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Baxter of California - Night Cream AHA
4 oz.
DETAILS: This enriched night cream with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is a great hydrating lotion for men. It quickly delivers essential moisture to skin all night long. AHA gently exfoliates skin, actively removing dead surface cells and smoothing its texture
$24

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Baxter of California - Hard Water Pomade
DETAILS: What Baxter says it does: "Designed to easily blend into and rinse out of hair, this water-based, firm-hold styling formula enhanced with elastic fibers to define hairstyles, providing dimension and textured separation while supplying all-day control sans stiffness."
$18

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Baxter of California - After Shave Balm
4 oz.
DETAILS: This alcohol free after shave balm is a post shave moisturizer for men with a soothing formula. It hydrates, soothes, and protects skin as it combats the serious dryness caused by daily shaving.
$18

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Baxter of California - White Wood Number Three Candle
12.5 oz.
DETAILS: The scented-soy-wax-candle collection "White Wood" is a series of 3 distinct woodsy scents, with packaging design by Marc Atlan, an art director with packaging credits including Comme des Garcons, Helmut Lang and Yves Saint Laurent. Atlan, describes his design as "a play on the contrast between a classic restrained elegance and a bold modern statement" The White Wood candle collection was recently awarded Triple Platinum Winner by Creativity International for Health & Beauty Packaging, Green Packaging, and Retail Packaging. Burn time roughly 100 hours. 12.5 oz.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: Birch Tar, Leather, Guiac Wood, Rosemary Oil, Cedar
$50

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PYRO GIRL + SWEETHEART BOY = LOVE

What your pyro girl/boy friend wants for Valentine's Day:

Blackbird - Mastermind Lighter

DETAILS: Got a light? Yes we do. We present to you the Mastermind lighter. Inspired by Russian avant garde art, these lighters burn hot like the flame said art movement was during the deep freeze of Stalinist Russia in the late 1920's and early 1930's. Carry a little artistic revolution around with you in the form of this lighter. And if you loan it to someone for a light, make sure to get it back.

$4.95

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Diyptyque - Roses Candle
6.5 oz./60 hours

DETAILS: An armful of tender, changing roses that lightly evoke the world's most universally loved flowers. This floral and feminine fragrance comes out of the blending of several varieties of roses. Made in France.

$60

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Diptyque - Feu De Bois Candle
300g/90 hours

DETAILS: Literally translated from French as "wood fire," this popular candle's smoky fragrance evokes the warm, familiar and sophisticated smell of rare woods burned on long winter days. This larger-sized version of their classic Feu de Bois candle is presented in gray hand-blown glass with the name "Feu De Bois" etched onto the surface of the glass. Weight: 10.2 ounces Height: 4 in. Made in France.

$90

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Diptyque - L'Ombre Solid Perfume
4.05g

DETAILS: The mixture of crumpled blackcurrant leaves and Bulgarian rose petals was the inspiration for L'Ombre dans L'Eau. This cool fragrance does not differentiate between masculine and feminine, and calls for luxury and sophistication. Solid perfume in black metal tin with oval Diptyque intaglio. Solid perfumes have been popular for ages for their portability and ease of use. Great for a pocket or purse, these miniature packages are perfect for quick fragrance touch ups throughout the day.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Bulgarian Rose, Blackcurrant Leaf, and Amber

$48

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CB I Hate Perfume - Burning Leaves Water Perfume
100 ml

DETAILS: The smoke of burning maple leaves - pure & simple. Water based and suitable for adding your favorite fragrance to fabrics and skin alike, CB I Hate Perfume's water perfumes are non-staining when applied in light sprays at a distance of eight inches or further away.

$75

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VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE STONER COUPLE

Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching. Do we know what we're getting that other special someone? Well, we're taking care of some of the thinking for you. Every day from now until the 14th, we'll be providing you with some gift-giving scenarios to help choose the sweetest present for your sweetie.

For the stoner couple, we've chosen the Malin+Goetz Cannabis Candle and the Scanwiches book. Once you've taken care of the rituals, light (don't smoke) the Cannabis Candle to create a relaxing aura within which you then open the Scanwiches book, spend a whole hour planning which six sandwiches you want and then narrow it down to the Dagwood (pictured above) which contains about every ingredient any of the other sandwiches contain. All in love is fare...

Malin+Goetz - Cannabis Candle
9 oz.

DETAILS: Synthesizing sexy green cannabis and spicy extracts for an uplifting intoxication and general aphrodisia,Cannabis is modern and addictive. This peppery candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our fresh green neroli, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance.

$52

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Blackbird Books - Scanwiches
156 pages

DETAILS: A fresh way of looking at the world's most versatile food, Scanwiches is a declaration of love for that ubiquitous meal between two slices of bread: The Sandwich. From Europe to South America, India to Vietnam, the hamburger and BLT to the wada pav and banh mi, sandwiches are often representative of regional and national identity - the food of the everyman.

$19.95

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NEW STAPLES AND RESTOCKED FAVORITES

This past week saw us restocking on some of your favorites from Blackbird and The Field House as well as unveiling some Blackbird Vintage goodies and our newest t-shirt design, the Moon Logo Tee. Here's a selection of last week's greatest hits. Stay tuned this week as we launch into our initial Spring 2012 delivery cycle which is set to include RRL, Imogene + Willie denim, Alden Indy Boots, and a plethora of other awesome items that we'll suprise you with when they arrive.

Blackbird - Moon Logo Tee
in black

DETAILS: Our newest t-shirt design, the Moon Logo tee can be worn day or night. Super soft crew neck in a fitted slim body, it wraps you in a soft embrace like the light of the full moon or the crisp inviting aroma of pine during a starlit midnight walk. 100% cotton. Made in the U.S.A.

sizes: S, M, L, XL
$28

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Malin + Goetz - Dark Rum Candle
9 oz./60 hours

DETAILS: The Dark Rum Candle is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this rich rum candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our Mojito Candle, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple, complimentary to our skin care and fragrance systems.
FRAGRANCE NOTES: Top notes of bergamot and plum; middle notes of rum and leather; base notes of amber, patchouli, and milk.

$48

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Tanner - Standard Belt
in black w/ nickel hardware

DETAILS: Hand cut 11 oz. vegetable dyed English Bridle leather belt with nickel-plated roller buckle and keeper set, hand burnished and waxed edges, and stamped "Portland, Ore. Tanner Goods" maker's mark in black. Measures approximately 1.5" across. We recommend sizing one size up from your normal waist size. For example, if your favorite jeans are a size 32 or 33 then Tanner's size 34 is the one you want.

sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
$88

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L'Artisan Parfumeur - La Chasse Aux Papillons
3.4 oz./100 ml

DETAILS: Looking just at the composition for this immaculate fragrance should have anyone with an inkling of scent knowledge beside themselves with giddiness. La Chasse Aux Papillons, one of L'Artisan's best-selling fragrances, expertly demonstrates the quality of the ingredients for which L'Artisan is revered.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Linden blossom, lemon tree blossom, orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose, spices

$145

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Blackbird Vintage - Cabin Blanket
in forest plaid

DETAILS: We've hand selected over a dozen vintage wool varsity, hotel, and cabin blankets to fight the cold weather creeping in through the cracks of your windows and doors. In varying shades of crimson, goldenrod, forest green, cerulian and navy, these vintage throws are sold as is. Many have tiny holes, and/or spot or two and are sold as is, but are all guaranteed to have decades of life left in them. Most of these are very rare finds and we're excited to offer these as the weather puts ice on your windshield and frost on your breath. Beat the cold with these awesome one of a kind vintage wool blankets.

$195

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BACK IN BLACK: DIPTYQUE CANDLES

Diptyque scented candles are a fifty year old legend that delivers a unique mystique and luxurious aroma to those able to procure it. Two stellar examples of this painstaking craft of candle making that has helped make Diptyque known the world over are the Figuier and Chene candles that we have just had a restock of at The Field House. Stop by for a full array of the lavish world of Diptyque scented candles, not to mention their addictive and engaging scents and perfumes.

Diptyque began as a small boutique, founded by three friends and artists who shared a passion for creativity and design. In 1961, they opened a shop at 34 boulevard Saint-Germain to showcase their avant-garde fabric designs and decorative items from their travels. The trio offered colored candles to match their fabrics, adding perfumed wax, and soon their customers fell in love with the inimitable fragrances. Word traveled and their cachet grew. In 1963, they introduced the first Diptyque scented candle. In 1968, the first line of fragrances was launched. Today, the three Parisian artists are world-renowned purveyors of fragrance and scented candles, as well as personal care products.

Diptyque - Chene Candle
6.5 oz/60 hours

DETAILS: The scents of a verdant forest, of freshly sawn wood, moss and lichens. This candle transports you to a sylvan world of trees that speak and where photosynthesis is a language of smells. Made in France. Best paired with Oyedo candle.

$60

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Diptyque - Figuier Candle
6.5 oz/60 hours

DETAILS: Figuier creates a scent that recalls the warmth of fig wood, the freshness of its leaves and the milky sap. A world of gardens wet in blazing sunlight slicing nostrils with the cool sublimation of other worldly revelations inherent in its notes. This candle is a companion to the Philosykos eau de toilette. Made in France.

$60

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SIMPLE MATH: CHANDERNAGOR BY CIRE TRUDON

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Cire Trudon - Chandernagor Miniature Candle
3.5 oz

DETAILS: Fragrant delight of an ancient Chinese balm, clandestine silks and colorful spices of an Indian harbor opening on to Asia. The white and tawny lure of indigenous herbs enfold hints of camphor in a sweet vertigo. This miniature size candle burns 20 - 25 hours.

NOTES: Top: mint, camphor, eucalyptus / Middle : clove, ginger, Chinese osmanthus / Base : leather, wood, moss

$54

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BACK IN BLACK: RESTOCK RECAP AT THE FIELD HOUSE

Pretty soon, we'll be inundated with new spring 2012 products. In the meantime, we've restocked many of our most popular items at the The Field House. Here's a recap of some of the recent revisits. If you've been waiting patiently for any of these from the last time we ran out, now is the time to act. And if you have any questions or need further assistance, hurry on up and email us at info@blackbirdballard.com or give us a ring-a-ding-ding at 866-500-2524.

Comme Des Garcons - Monocle Scent Two: Laurel
1.7 oz.

DETAILS: Woods meld with the green, citrus, and spice to form a crisp edge, and the most beautiful note of all, violet, offsets that edge with a floral sweetness that's definitely in the background but does a phenomenal job tying everything together. Made in France.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: thyme, lemon, grey pepper, cinnamon leaves, galbanum, bay laurel, violet, patchouli, oak, cedar

$120

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Malin+Goetz - Dark Rum Candle
9 oz.

DETAILS: The Dark Rum Candle is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this rich rum candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our Mojito Candle, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple, complimentary to our skin care and fragrance systems.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Notes: Top notes of bergamot and plum; middle notes of rum and leather; base notes of amber, patchouli, and milk.

$48

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Blackbird Books - Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen
240 pages

DETAILS: Welcome to Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen - not so much a place as a philosophy. Here food isn't formal or fussy, just focused, with recipes that honor Italian tradition while celebrating the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Every page of Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen captures the enthusiasm, humor, and imagination that make cooking one of life's best and most satisfying adventures. It's got to be good - but it's also got to be fun.

$35

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Ballard Bee Company - Honey Jar
12 oz.

DETAILS: BH honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.

$13

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