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ISO winter scents for home

QuiltyMom said:
Here's what's burning in my house (and sorry the image is so large!):

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http://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/Kings-Arms-Tavern-Pecan-Pie-Candle

It's to die for. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful this smells. It was definitely worth the splurge!
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Jan- I love going to Williamsburg.. I will look for this when we go again.. we are going again in spring.. have you ever gone to the Williamsburg Winery? They have a hotel there too.. we do the Food and Wine package and stay at the Wessex One Hundred .. do the Reserve tour, dinner, a bottle of wine and a 3 course meal at La Provencal... wonderful overnight :)
 
cfile said:
Jan- I love going to Williamsburg.. I will look for this when we go again.. we are going again in spring.. have you ever gone to the Williamsburg Winery? They have a hotel there too.. we do the Food and Wine package and stay at the Wessex One Hundred .. do the Reserve tour, dinner, a bottle of wine and a 3 course meal at La Provencal... wonderful overnight :)
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No, ice not done this before! I'm usually traveling solo so Maienit a day trip. I'll have to remember this for the future. Thanks!
 
I'm hanging on to the pine & berry pack for as long as I can. Cranberry orange is a good transitional.
 
tkradtke said:
My house smells like eucalyptus all winter... we all have that oil in our diffusers in our rooms to help with stuffy noses at night. This time of year I really like "spa" smelling candles... eucalyptus/sage, etc.
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I have had a couple because I am all about "clean" scents mostly, but it seems like they all have hints of Vapor Rub, hahaha! Lime Verbana has been the closest I have come too that doesn't make me feel ... :groan
 
My current favorite wax melt is called Flaming Orange. It's a lovely orange smell that I just can't get enough of. It's a cheapo brand name at my Meijer grocery store.
 
bbymks5 said:
I don't think you can ever go wrong with a coffee or sugar cookie scent!
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Ha! as much as they smell delicious, those candles that smell like dessert make me hungry too! Maybe it's age, @NancyBeck ?

I stick with pine all winter just because I love it but the Cranberry Orange sounds nice too. (Who makes this one?) Since we eat a lot of spicy food incl curries, I tend to keep a candle burning in the kitchen year round. Mostly pine or lemon.
 
I know the feeling, but man they smell sooooo good LOL!

cookingmylife said:
Ha! as much as they smell delicious, those candles that smell like dessert make me hungry too! Maybe it's age, @NancyBeck ?

I stick with pine all winter just because I love it but the Cranberry Orange sounds nice too. (Who makes this one?) Since we eat a lot of spicy food incl curries, I tend to keep a candle burning in the kitchen year round. Mostly pine or lemon.
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My hubby does not like me to burn candles due to the "smoke" so do any of you guys use diffusers? I recently read that the essential oils are not safe for pets -- do you have any problems with that?
 
ashleywb said:
I've been burning my Christmasy candles - apple cider, balsam fir and I love those scents, but now that the Christmas season is past I need to move on. I'm not ready for full on spring florals - any suggestions? What candles/oils/etc are you loving for winter? TIA!
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Do your nose and home a favor and check out http://tendigitcreations.com/

The BEST wax and she carries an insane amount of scents and custom blends (you can even blend your own!!)
 
rdjrneace said:
My hubby does not like me to burn candles due to the "smoke" so do any of you guys use diffusers? I recently read that the essential oils are not safe for pets -- do you have any problems with that?
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Slippery slope with essential oils. Let me state, I am in aromatherapy school and am studying the use of essential oils. Diffusing all day is not good for anyone... people or pets. Diffusing 15-30 minutes then leaving it off for at least 2 hours is much better.

As for essential oils and pets, yes, some of them can be dangerous. If used very cautiously and in moderation, some oils can be used. As a small pet owner, I do not diffuse oils around my 8-9 pound 8 month old puppy. In lieu of diffusing, I mix up a small spray bottle with distilled water (at least 3 oz) and no more than 5 drops of an essential oil. I will spray it once in awhile to freshen the scent in the house but I do not do it every day.

Again, this is just my opinion from what I have learned in school... and this is actually a hot topic on the school FB page right now due to a post going around about a cat.
 
Thanks Rene'; I read something (maybe post you mentioned) that essential oils can be dangerous for animals and we have a 14 pound terrier that I was concerned about. I love the smell of some oils as well as candles and am trying to find a safe way to have something going when I am home.
 
I've been using Silver Bells in my Scentsy warmer - it's light and a little pepper-minty, but not in a super sweet Christmas-y way. More in a fresh, clean-house way.
 
My current candle is called Storm Watch. I finally looked it up. DH is burning Christmas on the Beach. It's like a light Christmas scent, so perfect for after Christmas!
 
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