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DEL.ICIO.USThe 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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By Luigi
July 31, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Cooking Italian sauce (with lots of garlic) slowly on the back burner all day long on Sundays makes my house smell just like my Grandma’s did years ago. It’s so much better than some funky-sweet-perfumy device you buy in a store.
By RoadRunner
July 31, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
I love scented oils from The Body Shop or Bath & Body works. It just takes burning them for a minute or two for the room to have a wonderful fragrance. Yankee Candles are great too. Farmhouse Apple is my favorite during Autumn and Mistletoe at Christmas time!
By JJ
July 31, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Anything that cooks in a crock-pot whether it be chilly, pot raost, veggie soup. i think that is one of the most comforting smells and reminds me of my good ole southern home!
By GP
July 31, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
I agree with Luigi…. Nothing better than a pot of Sunday sauce on the stove.
By RC
July 31, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
“Little known product called Febreeze”
Since everyone in the United States knows this product, I’m assuming it as a very poor attempt at sarcasm. Keep trying, maybe you’ll get it one of these days.
By Katie Leslie
July 31, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
RC Come on now, it’s not that serious. We’re just chatting about scents and smells, after all! ;)
I love what you all have said about Sunday sauce; I think I have my weekend plans!
By Teacher
July 31, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I am allergic to all those scented things. The best smell is garlic cooking in great olive oil. You know a home cooked meal will be served. That, is the smell of home.
By Katie Leslie
July 31, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Sounds like I have some chefs in the mix today. I can understand the olive oil and garlic smell, but what’s the best way to rid your house of fish? (Vinegar?)
By sharon
July 31, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Katie Leslie how do you use the vinegar to rid your house of fish odor?
By Katie Leslie
July 31, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
My mother (and grandmother) always advised placing a bowl of apple cider vinegar out to essentially absorb bad odors. I’ve heard this from a number of people, but really haven’t needed to test the theory that often. Here’s a link that explains more…
By Phart
July 31, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
Nothing like the smell of a spliff slowly burning in the ash tray..
By Melissa
August 1, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
I don’t buy expensive candles, but do enjoy a couple from Bath & Body Works; Black Currant Vanilla (seasonal) and Vanilla Pear (retired). I also like Paddywax Thai Citrus and Sage. I lean toward vanilla being part of the equation usually.
When we cook something extremely aromatic we set up the box fan in the hall and open the windows in the kitchen and circulate the air that way - hoping to move the smells of cooking right on out the window.
Our vet sells candles that are supposed to absorb pet odors - don’t know if I believe that advertising gimick or not!
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