Although Lampe Berger has raised its price for fragrance, Ann’s is keeping our prices the same.  That means you continue to get a half-liter bottle of Lampe Berger for $18.95 each and the liter size for $31.95!  Happy New Year!

If you received a Lampe Berger for Christmas, have you used it yet?   If not, what are you waiting for?  Your Lampe Berger came with instructions, but here is the process in a nutshell:

Fill the lampe only half-way, no more.  There needs to be air in the lampe for it to work.  Insert the wick, let it soak for 20 minutes.  (Don’t “help” it saturate by swirling the lampe; let it saturate on its own.)  Now you’re ready to light the burner with a match.  Let it flame for 2 minutes.  The flame will flair up at first, then recede.  After two minutes, blow out the flame.  Place the grill over the now-hot burner.  Your lampe is now working taking odors out of the air and leaving it smelling like your fragrance!  To “turn it off,” remove the grill and place the small cap over the wick.   Please do not leave a burning Lampe Berger unattended.

You can burn your lampe all the time or just for a little while to clean your air.  Just be sure to let the wick saturate if it dries out.  A dry wick won’t light.

You can mix fragrances (stay with Lampe Berger fragrances to ensure no damage to the wick).  Or you can change fragrances.  Simply pour the fragrance back into the bottle (let the wick cool before you remove it!) and pour in another fragrance.  You may smell the first fragrance for a few minutes, but shortly the second will come through.

 Why not try a new fragrance to start your year right?  We love Fresh Linen for a clean scent.  It’s perfect after the holidays and comes in half liter and liter sized bottles.

 For a list of Ann’s Lampe Berger fragrances, click here.  Many retired fragrances still in stock!

Lampe Berger, that is.  It’s NOT oil.  Everyone calls it oil (or “olh” as we Texans drawl) but it’s not.   So what should we call it?  How about “Lampe Berger Fragrance.”  Because that’s what it is. Really.

To be precise, Lampe Berger fragrance is an alcohol-based fuel, the stuff you burn in your lampe to take odors out and leave fragrance lingering.  That’s why at Ann’s, we have you sample the fragrances by sniffing the testers, small vials that have just the fragrance in them.  If you open the Lampe Berger bottle, all you’ll smell is the alcohol.

So call it fragrance.  Or if you insist, you can call it oil, we’ll know what you mean.  

Do you have enough Lampe Berger oil fragrance stocked up for your holidays? 

Click here for Ann’s fragrance list and here for some fragrance stories.

This is a classic Lampe Berger style fragrance lampe, but it’s not longer produced by the company.  You’re in luck, however, because Ann’s still has a good supply!  ( We also have plenty of Carolines in red, clear, and white.)  You can pay more at Amazon.com (theirs is $89.95), or you can come to Ann’s and buy yours for $49.50.  That’s our normal price, too.  AND Ann’s Caroline style lampes are Christmas wrapped and ready to give. 

Santa has already been to Houston and he left the best gifts at Ann’s!

Click here to see all Ann’s Lampe Berger lampes.

Click here to see all Ann’s Wrapped-and-Ready Lampe Berger Lampes.

What is Lampe Berger?  Click here to find out!

Ann's Lampe Berger "Caroline," $49.50

Ann's Caroline Lampe Berger is wrapped and ready for Christmas, $49.50

Ann offers 3 classic Lampe Berger lampes for $29.50 each, wrapped and ready for Christmas!  At this price, you’ll want to add some fragrance to go with it!

Click here for Christmas Lampe Berger fragrance 

 Click here for a list of all fragrances at Ann’s

What is Lampe Berger? Click here to find out!

Need a few Christmas presents but don’t want to spend all month shopping?  Ann’s has you covered.  Choose one of Ann’s “wrapped and ready” Lampe Berger packages!  You may have heard Ann on the radio in Houston talking about Lampe Berger.  (What’s is Lampe Berger?  Click here to read more.)  These are “Caroline” style and available exclusively at Ann’s.  $49.50 each buys you a practical, beautiful gift that is sure to please the ones on your list.

Now is a perfect time to shop for your Christmas gifts at Ann’s.  (No crowds, plenty of selection.) Why not stop by today?

Ann’s holiday Lampe Berger fragrances are so good they deserve a Thanksgiving post.  Keep your home free of unpleasant odors…Lampe Berger removes them and leaves its wonderful fragrance instead.  The nostalgic scents of a beloved holiday are a great way to enjoy it with your family.  Try Lampe Berger from Ann’s (click here for more about how it works).

And now for cranberries:

Most Americans today are familiar with cranberries served at  Thanksgiving dinner.    They’re grown in North America and Canada in bogs on evergreen shrubs related to the blueberry.  Native Americans and early English settlers used them for medicinal purposes.    Buy these at your grocery store. 

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Next week, when Americans stuff ourselves in the spirit of thankfulness, it’s the cranberries that we relish most (sorry for the pun) because they taste so good with a turkey sandwich the day after.  Make this at home for your TG dinner.

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 But the Cranberry we’re crazy about is  Ann’s NEW Cranberry Lampe Berger fragrance, just in time for the big holiday!   It smells like your mother is cooking Thanksgiving Dinner and you can’t wait to eat.     Buy it now at Ann’s! 

Something else to try:  mix Lampe Berger’s Orange Cinnamon with new Cranberry!   It will remind you of Mom’s cranberry sauce recipe made with oranges and vanilla bean to add sweetness.  And you can “taste” as much as you want because Lampe Berger HAS NO CALORIES!  So indulge.  

So don’t serve Thanksgiving without a visit to Ann’s!   Tell us… how do you like your cranberry?

When you burn Lampe Berger fragrance from Ann’s, your home will smell like the holidays!  Try Heavenly Spruce for a winter forest, or Orange Cinnamon for the smell of fresh baked goodies.  Or try new Cranberry!  Half liter sizes are $18.95 each, and you get a 10% discount when you 10 bottles (or 4 liter-size bottles, $31.95 each) ; you can mix the fragrances.    Lampe Berger prices will go up January 1, 2012, so now is a good time to stock up on your favorites. 

Ann’s has many retired Lampe Berger Fragrances (click here for list of fragrances) while supplies last.  Call us, email us, or leave a comment here if you’re looking for something specific.

For more about Lampe Berger and how it takes the odors out of the air, click here.

For more Lampe Berger fragrance stories, click here.

Heavenly Spruce is Ann's all-time best Christmas fragrance, $18.95 each.

Graceful Athena lampes evoke the beauty and fluidity of the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage and inspiration.   We love the rich fall colors and tall, elegant shape.   Add one to your Christmas shopping list and you’ll have a gift someone will REALLY love!  They’re as practical as they are beautiful.  Click here for more about Lampe Berger at Ann’s:

Amber glass Athena Lampe Berger with traditional silver lid, $89.50.

Red Athena lampe with traditional silver top, $89.50

Lampe Berger is always a good gift, especially for the holidays.  They’re as stylish as they are practical and make your home smell wonderful.  (For more about Lampe Berger’s amazing qualities, click here.)  Here are a few in beautiful jewel-tone colors sure to be perfect for someone on your list. 

"Carat" style lampe in agate (green) has traditional silver grill top. Lampe "jewelry" sold separately.

"Carat" style in rubis (a great red color) has traditional silver grill top. Lampe jewelry sold separately.

Topaz "Carat" lampe with traditional heavy silver grill.

"Capri" lampe in purple graduates in color from light to dark. Traditional silver grill cap.

With the heat this summer, we’ve kept our houses shut up.  What would we do without Lampe Berger to clean and freshen our indoor air quality???  (Don’t know about Lampe Berger?  Click here immediately!)

To help you enjoy Lampe Berger fragrance, Ann’s has a few new Lampe styles.  Why not get another Lampe for the master bathroom or your vacation home?  Modern styles provide great accents for current decor trends.   Need a gift for someone and haven’t a clue what she would like?  Lampe Berger is beautiful, practical and always appreciated.   It’s one of Ann’s all-time best gifts!  Come see us at Ann’s:

Lampe Berger "Tortoise," $110. Rich terra-cotta color polished lampe with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Safari," $95. Golden honey and black stripes with black top.

Lampe Berger "Zebra," $95. Black and white stripes make the eponymous pattern, black top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo Gold," $49.50. Funny name for a pretty bauble of a Lampe in gold with gold top.

Lampe Berger "Bingo" in silver, $49.50. Shown here with Lampe jewelry (sold separately, $19.95 each). Silver orb with silver top.