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Thursday, July 31, 2008
The scent of home…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We all want our homes to smell like eau de heaven, but sometimes, the reality is scent o’ kitty, or dying flowers, or worse yet — last night’s dinner.
That may be why I often like fresh breezes through open windows, a little known product called Febreeze, and luxury candles for comfort.
I’m a wee bit of a candle snob. There’s nothing like the scent of soapy, waxy cheap wicks to turn my stomach.
I’ve tried a lot during the past few years; the discount candles you find at big box stores, the Pier 1 variety, Yankee candles, home-made soy candles and even top of the line, like the Jo Malone pristine, crisp collection.
My favorite? Kobo’s vetiver and shaved vanilla soy candle ($32), which I typically buy from Armour & Co. Home Emporium on North Highland. Otherwise, you’ll find my house stocked with Voluspa’s Yuzu Rose Bubble Bath ($18).
Have any of you tried TasselAire? I was leery of these scented tassels, which you hang on your door, until one arrived on my desk. To my surprise, it didn’t smell like perfumed talcum powder or old ladies at my hometown church. The fragrance I tried — balsam — was fresh, sexy yet masculine. (I’m itching to try the lavender and rosemary.)
What are your tips for a sweet-smelling abode?
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