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Not-So-Common Scents
from View - Florida
By Tracy Ellison
What makes a house a home? All the
personal touches that are uniquely yours. From the overall décor right down to the welcome mat, it all speaks to who you are and how you like to live. So along with considering all the obvious mood makers like music, lighting and furnishings, don’t overlook the scents in your home. In fact, our sense of smell is the most memoryinducing of all our senses. Think of each room in your house as an opportunity to express yourself through scent while creating new memories for family and friends.
First Impressions Count
Begin in the foyer where everyone enters. Introduce clean, crisp scents that invite people in and set the stage for your home. Welcome them with fragrances like citrus and fresh linen. A decorative glass diffuser bottle looks elegant and inconspicuous in an entryway and gets the job done for a long time to come. It’s simple to create your own diffuser by finding scented oils, reed sticks and glass containers at your favorite craft or bath store – you’ll have a unique scent for your room as well as a custom container. The saturated wood reeds draw the oils to
the top, allowing the scent to gently fill the air, and then the magic begins!
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen is the soul of the home where
everyone gathers and shares in food, drink and laughter. Here, you may want to serve up a lively, joyful scent that can live happily alongside delicious dishes you cook – intended to do their job quietly in the background rather than competing with what you prepare. Perfect examples of these
are citrus and mint. Or for a cozier note, use cinnamon to warm up the atmosphere. Simply drop some cinnamon sticks into boiling water or toss in your favorite lemon, lime or orange slices for an easy way to stir up some ambiance.
Mi Casa es Su Casa
Encourage your guests to stay awhile by bringing in the comforting, serene aroma of vanilla, cedarwood or sandalwood. Scented candles are a great way to add atmosphere to living spaces, and you’ll get a two-for-one bonus by sparking both senses of sight and smell. Romantic and calming, the flicker of a flame combined with a relaxing scent will create a setting your friends won’t soon forget.
Settle In
Serenity and sweet slumber are musthaves in the bedroom. Make this sacred
space your place of rest and relaxation by introducing tranquil, restful scents. Set out beautiful bowls filled with dried flower
buds or fragrant herbs. Think lavender and chamomile for drifting off to dreamland. Or consider the light, delicate floral notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose to inspire a good night’s sleep.
Fresh and Clean
Bright, crisp scents are perfect for the powder room. Stay with the theme of fresh and clean by introducing grapefruit, apple or linen fragrances. Along with decorative diffusers filled with long-lasting oils and favorite bowls topped off with dried petals and spices, don’t forget aromatics in the form of sprays – a quick spritz in a room is an instant game changer. All of these light yet notable scents will add a touch of freshness to washroom areas that your guests will certainly appreciate.
Get to Work
Need a jump-start in the office now and then? Use the energizing properties of peppermint to recharge the senses. Its bright, revitalizing scent helps you stay alert and get the job done. The smell of peppermint also provides relief from stress and exhaustion while aiding in concentration. Now that’s working efficiently!
Find your favorite fragrances for each room; the secret to your home’s signature scent is right under your nose.
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