Thursday, October 10, 2013

Decorating with Scent

When you have your house for sale they always tell you to burn a nice scent. It appeals to the buyer if the house smells like fresh baked apple pie or something "homey" like that. I always strive to have my home always be as appealing as a house that is on the market.

So clutter be gone..and lovely scents please fill my house.


I was so delighted when my blogger friend Sherry from http://theshantygirl.blogspot.com/
decided to start making the most wonderful soy candles and tarts. She sells her candles and tarts  here.


She has the most amazing scents! Not being from Texas I had never smelled Bluebonnet flowers before but Bluebonnets on the Prairie is one of my favorite scents! It smells so good.


These candles and scents are a real treat to my senses and in my opinion make the house more delightful.

The pumpkin pie spice scent was so appealing it inspired me to make a double layer pumpkin pie.


My kids were pretty happy about the pie!

There are several lavender scents I am just loving too--the fresh cut lavender even has buds in it!


Like an old song can bring you back to a time in your life so can a scent. I am a believer in the power of the nose!

Phoebe wanted me to mention that a cat makes a house a home. (another belief of mine)


I have been having a good time looking at everyone's Fall decorating. Please keep the ideas coming!

UPDATE:  The free shipping special on the candles and tarts has been extended to Oct 14th!
 
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22 comments:

  1. Sherry HicksOctober 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Wow Sandy so very sweet of your to blog about your scents, I am thrilled that you love them. I am now however craving a piece of that pie, is it shippable?? LOL Hugs to you my friend! Loving your decor and that cat is just awesome!!
    Sherry

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  2. JunkchiccottageOctober 10, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Hi Sandy
    I love fall and burning candles with fall scents. Those candles sound great I am going to check them out. I love the clean burning soy candles too. Thanks for sharing.
    Kris

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  3. Lady of the WoodsOctober 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    oh Yes! the scent is almost everything! I start everyday diffusing pure lavender essential oil with rose geranium. I make all my own products with pure oils, no synthetics and wish I could find nice scented candles but the fake smells always get to me since I never use them I am sensitive to them. Is there any way to get a small sample of them? I could use good scented ones. Love your philosophy and agree about the cats making it home too! blessings!

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  4. Bella's Rose CottageOctober 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Sandy,
    I am not a big friend of fall, BUT one of the very best parts is cozy nights with candles burning!! I love all the soft side of fall pics you've shared... I am still dragging my feet, haha!! I'll check out your friends candle link too...
    Hugs,
    Bella

    oh, and the dogs beg (dogs beg:-) to differ a DOG makes a house a home....

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  5. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 10, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    What a beautiful cat! I love your lavender arrangement. SO pretty. Love your crown too!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Sandy, your home is lovely! The scented tarts and candles look fabulous! Phoebe looks so pretty! I agree, " cat does make a house a home"! I love mine so much! Have a fabulous Fall weekend!

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  7. Grandma CaroleeOctober 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    I"m looking forward to enjoying your "scents" today after we walk. This whole post is beautiful, and the pie looks delicious.

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  8. MelanieOctober 11, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Sandy that was a lovely post. I think that scents make a difference in a home. Love the fall scents that we see this time of year, those homemade baked goods smell so good, I use them all year.

    Phoebe is right! Looks like she does her part to make your house a home!

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  9. sunnyskiesandsweetteaOctober 11, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    The candles look beautiful!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    It's cold and rainy today. I have all the side lights on and a "pumpkin pie" candle is burning. The house feels so cozy. You must give us the recipe for that scrumptious looking pie! xo

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  11. MarissaOctober 11, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful touches! I love, love lavender the smell instantly relaxes me!! your cat is sweet looking
    have a great fall day~

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  12. UnknownOctober 11, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Oh what a yummy post Sandy! I am a candle freak, I will definitely be checking out her site, thank you for sharing with us. That pumpkin pie looks sooo good!! I want some, lol. And your kitty is so cute, I could just kiss her head :) Have a wonderful weekend,
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  13. Art and SandOctober 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I have no sense of smell. Of the 5 senses, I guess it is the easiest to live without, but I miss it. Every once in awhile my nose will work, but only about 5 different days a year. Right now there is a beautiful rose from our garden in a vase a my husband says it smells lovely.

    I would enter your beautiful home, but I would smell nothing. I think that is what makes me a horrid cook - not taste buds due to the lack of smell.

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  14. CindyOctober 11, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Oooooo, makes me want to go light a scented candle right now. I have no idea how bluebonnets smell either, i'm so curious...

    Cindy

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  15. farmhouse-storyOctober 12, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    i'm loving the lavender buds candle, your cute crown candle holder and crown canister, sandy! adorable chalkboard and china, too! and i bet phoebe's purring is just as soothing as the wonderful scents:) happy weekend!

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  16. Twinkle TerriorOctober 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Fall to yall too! You and Janae have the BEST blogs ! Just love yall - happy weekend too oxox

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  17. Burlap LuxeOctober 13, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Sandy,
    Oh girl you dont know HO bad I have been waiting for cooler and colder days so I can burn some candles for coziness. You bring that feeling I have been longing for.
    As for the pumpkin pie? Have been holding out, if I start now I will be sick of it by ThanksGiving! So I am holding out. You make me want to make and eat one right now :)

    It all looks so cozy and yummy over here.
    Thank you sweet friend for always taking the time to visit me.
    See you soon, I am sure you have some special holiday treats and treasures up your sleeve ?

    Xoxo
    Doré

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  18. Heaven's WalkOctober 13, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I bought Bluebonnets too, Sandy! I just adore it! Sherry really does a fabulous job with making those candles. I had to order another one. lol

    xoxo laurie

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  19. Shabby PassionOctober 15, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Dear Sandy... I'm Italian and it happens my house is currently for sale... as I read your post I light all scented candles up! Oh My! I never thought about that!!!
    I love it here, I love the big red cat!
    ciao, big hug
    Lisa

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  20. KarenOctober 16, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Keeping your home as inviting as if it were on the market is a wonderful idea. The scents sound wonderful, I'm going to go have a look at them. Your pie looks yummy, now I want pumpkin pie too LOL.

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  21. must love junkOctober 16, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Oh, those candles sound wonderful (and the lavender one is so pretty!)
    Your pie looks pretty fabulous, too ;)
    Susan

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  22. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueOctober 17, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    I love candles and burn them nearly everyday. These candles sound delightful.

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