Tag: smell | Apartment Therapy

What's Your Welcome Item?

We visited our friend this week and hadn't been over to her cute home in a while. When we walked in, we were greeted by the most amazing scent. ...

9 Ways to Scent Your Home Without Candles

With the approach of colder weather and more time spent indoors with the windows closed, we're more conscious of the scents in our home. Usually we burn candles but since we discovered that some frie...

Good Questions: Where's That Smell Coming From?
Los Angeles

Dear Apartment Therapy, I rent an apartment in Los Angeles. Back in early February 2009 I noticed a horrible odor which made it nearly impossible to live with. I contacted the landlord and he sent a p...

Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?
Fragrant Candles

We had a funny conversation last weekend with a couple that recently moved in together. Aside from learning the ropes of cohabitation they were also learning some new things about each other. One thin...

Good Questions: Removing "Old House" Smell?
Los Angeles

My boyfriend and I just moved into a beautiful old house with wood floors (no carpet) in LA about a month ago. I love it, but there is a distinct old-house smell. I've tried candles, Lysol, Meyer's pl...

Decorating with Your 5 Senses

Often we forget, when decorating, that an appealing space is not only one which appeals to your visual sense but to your other four senses as well. The senses of touch, smell, sound and even taste, a...