In summer months especially, we keep deliberate scents to a minimum at home, and instead enjoy the open windows and outdoor smells of freshly cut grass and charcoal grilling. But year round there are times when a candle, scented oils and diffusers make our homes and noses happier...
Of course, design and/or packaging is part of the multi-sensory experience. For candles, beautiful floral or graphic labels enrich the appeal; for diffusers, a traditional Murano glass vase adds a lot to your display (or makes a great gift). Whether you like your scents to come from Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, a pillow sachet, or fresh coffee, here's a roundup that covers the spectrum of good smelling sources:
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I boil orange peels with a cinnamon stick. Simple and divine-smelling. You just have to make sure you don't let it boil down so much that the peels burn (voice of experience here).
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Cut roses
Linens washed in vanilla-lavender scented Tide laundry detergent
Overspray from expensive cologne.
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I love the wallflowers from bath and body works, especially when they're on sale for 6 bucks. Eucalyptus is my favorite :-)
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I prefer burning oils, myself. My oil burner is beautiful and a nice decor piece. I find the oils linger in the air longer and they are very comforting depending on which scents you like!
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One of my favorite tricks is to put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball and then drop that into your vacuum canister or bag. It fills the air with a beautiful scent while you vacuum and it lingers for quite a while. It's also a good way to freshen up older vacuums that are starting to smell yucky.
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