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I don't think that's the surprise, the oil or vinegar was part of April, I think it's something different for May. That's just my thought.
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@fiesty1 Oh man sorry to hear about your box mishap. That stinks, hopefully they will send you a new one super soon and the post office will be a little nicer to it!
I added a magnet to the back of my note pad its sitting pretty on the fridge waiting for grocery lists to be added to it lol. I think this was the first box I unpacked everything and found a place for it immediately. Anyone making anything yummy with any of the box ingredients this weekend?
I added a magnet to the back of my note pad its sitting pretty on the fridge waiting for grocery lists to be added to it lol. I think this was the first box I unpacked everything and found a place for it immediately. Anyone making anything yummy with any of the box ingredients this weekend?
I kinda thought that maybe the surprise too but who knows I d be happy if it is and happy if its not lol!
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For anyone interested LLB posted this explanation of the jewelry dish with the pattern on the bottom
The ring dish in your April LittleLaceBox...
Some of the ring/jewelry dishes in the April box will have the lace pattern on top and some have the lace pattern on the bottom. Here's the reason. The ring dish was designed to look like a piece of an antique or ancient olive jar, which if you google "old or ancient olive jar", you will notice they are quite rustic and covered in a unique patina.
So, if you received the dish with the plain top, it is the most authentic of the dishes we placed in the box. Again, it's fashioned to look like a piece of an ancient olive jar and with time, will develop a beautiful patina from being in your kitchen and in your home.
We hope you enjoy
The ring dish in your April LittleLaceBox...
Some of the ring/jewelry dishes in the April box will have the lace pattern on top and some have the lace pattern on the bottom. Here's the reason. The ring dish was designed to look like a piece of an antique or ancient olive jar, which if you google "old or ancient olive jar", you will notice they are quite rustic and covered in a unique patina.
So, if you received the dish with the plain top, it is the most authentic of the dishes we placed in the box. Again, it's fashioned to look like a piece of an ancient olive jar and with time, will develop a beautiful patina from being in your kitchen and in your home.
We hope you enjoy
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It's an interesting concept, but it just doesn't make for an attractive dish. I took it out of the box last night and the side with the pattern really is pretty. Does anyone have ideas for using it upside down?
I'm not buying their explanation. My dish looks like a kindergarter got ahold of a ball of dough, smooshed it, then gave it to LLB to put in their boxes. I also find it weird that there aren't any other unglazed pieces in the etsy shop. I'd bet that they got those ones for cheap, the designer ran out of time to glaze all the items they wanted for the boxes, and then LLB made up an explanation for why the ugly ones are "extra special". It certainly wouldn't be the first time LLB lied about something.
My box arrived today. And there is a lot in this box and I really enjoyed the letter and the curation.
Jewelry dish: Mine has the pattern face up and it looks like something that one of my daughters would have made. As soon as one of them brings home something like this, I will be replacing this dish. But I really appreciate the curation aspect of including this item because it's very thoughtful.
Olive Oil & Balsamic: Both are yummy! I love anything lemon so that's always a win.
Dipping bowls: My 3 year old claimed these as soon as I took them out of the box. They feel like yard sale finds for me, they're a little funky and feel like something that I would find in China town or in a Japanese market. These just aren't my style but they are my 3 year old's style and she's already using them in her play kitchen. LOL
Tea towel: Very cute, love that it's navy and white.
Pasta & Pesto: I already made these and they were just meh. Not the best pesto and not the best pasta either.
Dish soap: smells good, but not the most exciting item to receive in a box.
Market list: Just meh. I make lists on my phone or in my planner.
And I'll get the full size balsamic in their shop, which I think is my favorite part of this box. I wasn't really wow'd by this box even though it did feel like a gift and even though it did have a LOT in it. I think it might be because I cook a LOT already (one of my daughters has some severe food allergies so I cook all of our meals, ALL of them) so it takes a little more to wow me with kitchen items. I already buy high quality olive oil because I use it frequently since I can't cook with butter and the pasta and pesto (which feels like the center of this box) were duds for me. This box was a 7 out of 10 for me.
Jewelry dish: Mine has the pattern face up and it looks like something that one of my daughters would have made. As soon as one of them brings home something like this, I will be replacing this dish. But I really appreciate the curation aspect of including this item because it's very thoughtful.
Olive Oil & Balsamic: Both are yummy! I love anything lemon so that's always a win.
Dipping bowls: My 3 year old claimed these as soon as I took them out of the box. They feel like yard sale finds for me, they're a little funky and feel like something that I would find in China town or in a Japanese market. These just aren't my style but they are my 3 year old's style and she's already using them in her play kitchen. LOL
Tea towel: Very cute, love that it's navy and white.
Pasta & Pesto: I already made these and they were just meh. Not the best pesto and not the best pasta either.
Dish soap: smells good, but not the most exciting item to receive in a box.
Market list: Just meh. I make lists on my phone or in my planner.
And I'll get the full size balsamic in their shop, which I think is my favorite part of this box. I wasn't really wow'd by this box even though it did feel like a gift and even though it did have a LOT in it. I think it might be because I cook a LOT already (one of my daughters has some severe food allergies so I cook all of our meals, ALL of them) so it takes a little more to wow me with kitchen items. I already buy high quality olive oil because I use it frequently since I can't cook with butter and the pasta and pesto (which feels like the center of this box) were duds for me. This box was a 7 out of 10 for me.
Sadly, my balsamic vinegar smashed and leaked over everything but the towel (I am amazed, it was the only item that was spared!)
I am not sure about the patina idea on the unglazed piece. Mine is like that and though only a little bit of the vinegar touched it, it absorbed it all too well and now it stinks to high heaven. Based on this, I would think it would just pick up all kinds of stains, dirt, oil and odors in a kitchen.
I am not sure about the patina idea on the unglazed piece. Mine is like that and though only a little bit of the vinegar touched it, it absorbed it all too well and now it stinks to high heaven. Based on this, I would think it would just pick up all kinds of stains, dirt, oil and odors in a kitchen.
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My jewelry dish doesn't have any lace pattern on it at all, top or bottom. It just looks like a plain lump of clay. I don't like the feel of the unglazed piece, so maybe I will try to cover it with something.
Otherwise, I thought this was a nice box, although not my favorite. I can't eat wheat, so the pasta and even the pesto sauce are out (there is wheat on the ingredient label for the pesto). I really like the olive oil, and I've just started to get into flavored balsamic vinegars, so I'm excited about the one in the box. I recently bought a lavender infused balsamic vinegar, so maybe I will try to get a full-sized olive oil that goes with it. The dish detergent is always welcome, and I am always making lists, so I'm glad to get a cute new notepad.
Overall, the olive oil and balsamic vinegar were enough to make me happy with this box, and the detergent and notepad are nice too. I wish I could use the pasta and sauce, but that's not LLB's fault, and I'll definitely be able to find someone to give them to. The only real disappointment of this box for me is the jewelry dish, but I'm sure I'll figure out something to do with it.
Otherwise, I thought this was a nice box, although not my favorite. I can't eat wheat, so the pasta and even the pesto sauce are out (there is wheat on the ingredient label for the pesto). I really like the olive oil, and I've just started to get into flavored balsamic vinegars, so I'm excited about the one in the box. I recently bought a lavender infused balsamic vinegar, so maybe I will try to get a full-sized olive oil that goes with it. The dish detergent is always welcome, and I am always making lists, so I'm glad to get a cute new notepad.
Overall, the olive oil and balsamic vinegar were enough to make me happy with this box, and the detergent and notepad are nice too. I wish I could use the pasta and sauce, but that's not LLB's fault, and I'll definitely be able to find someone to give them to. The only real disappointment of this box for me is the jewelry dish, but I'm sure I'll figure out something to do with it.
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Ladies, I was just on the LLB site, and there are some oil and vinegar flavors up, if you want to try your codes. Happy Shopping! 
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Has anyone ever had to contact customer service? I haven't received a response but I imagine because it's the weekend. I feel bad because I never have to return anything before /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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I agree. Aside from this being my favorite box, I have this weird sense of pride in these girls. It's probably because I have a daughter close to their ages and I picture her embarking on a venture of this scale. I also totally get the sense of humor that comes through in the letters.
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So, I did not use my oil code yet, because I want to see if they add more flavors to the shop. But, I did just place an order for one of each of the oil and vinegar we received in our box, and also a strawberry balsamic. My husband, and I got some warm crusty bread to dip tonight with dinner, and it was sooooo delicious. The lemon flavor was so bright, and flavorful. I can't wait to make a marinade out of them,and add some fresh garlic, for chicken or fish on the grill, yum!
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I personally think they have fantastic customer service, and are very helpful. I noticed on their Facebook page they had told some people their office is closed on the weekend, but they will handle their issues in the new week. I'm sure they will get back to you. Hope that helps.Has anyone ever had to contact customer service? I haven't received a response but I imagine because it's the weekend. I feel bad because I never have to return anything before
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This is how the ring tray I recieved looks. I so loved the box. I would've also loved the tray, even with the pattern on the bottom. But mine is not even circulular and the edges look soooooo rough.
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I am more surprised that there is pattern on the inside of some the the plates. I don't think I have a plate or bowl in my house that has the pattern on the inside?
If it's meant to take on a patina over time, then leaving it unglazed makes more sense.
If it's meant to look like a shard from an old/antique olive oil jar, then it will of course not be rounded and smooth, since a shard is a broken piece and most broken pieces of things are irregular.
What's odd about the story to me is that I have never seen an old olive jar with any pattern in it, so why have any pattern to start with?
I believe them, and I think they had input from the potter on the backstory, but I think they should have put a terra cotta colored glaze on it to give it the "Ye Olde Olive Oil Jar" look, ya know?
If it's meant to take on a patina over time, then leaving it unglazed makes more sense.
If it's meant to look like a shard from an old/antique olive oil jar, then it will of course not be rounded and smooth, since a shard is a broken piece and most broken pieces of things are irregular.
What's odd about the story to me is that I have never seen an old olive jar with any pattern in it, so why have any pattern to start with?
I believe them, and I think they had input from the potter on the backstory, but I think they should have put a terra cotta colored glaze on it to give it the "Ye Olde Olive Oil Jar" look, ya know?
I got my box on Friday, but I've finally had a chance to sit down and log in here! I love this box. I was hoping for a ring dish, and I like this one. I have the pattern on the downside, and although I wish I could see more of it, I feel like it will get less grimy this way. Although, right now I have it in my bathroom, as it goes with the bowl from December pop sugar that I've been using to store earrings and rings.
I love everything else. I do already have lots of variations on the box contents, but I love getting to try new things. I got the olive pate, and I think I'll order the other flavors. I love love love the lemon balsamic. That's a flavor I don't have right now, and I'm tempted to order the full size of that, although I may have to get another flavor too for summer salads.
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(I'm sorry for all the broken boxes, that stinks. It seems like LLB sent replacements quickly for broken stuff in January, so hopefully that will happen again.)
I love everything else. I do already have lots of variations on the box contents, but I love getting to try new things. I got the olive pate, and I think I'll order the other flavors. I love love love the lemon balsamic. That's a flavor I don't have right now, and I'm tempted to order the full size of that, although I may have to get another flavor too for summer salads.
The only bad thing about this box for me is that, as its kitchen stuff, I have to share with my husband. Thankfully with a fashion theme I won't have to share the next box
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