Scent is one of the most powerful senses when it comes to experiences and memories. If you sniff lavender, it might remind you of summers at your grandmother’s house, while cinnamon and cranberries will likely take you back to holidays with family. Because fall is such a family-oriented time, and because you’ll likely be entertaining more often in the coming months, I put together a list of recipes I came across for unique and natural ways to create delicious scents around the home. These scents are just a guide since you can experiment and completely customize something that inspires you. The idea is to get creative and create a scent that makes your house smell like home and sweet memories. Enjoy! xo
Natural Home Scents: Recipes to Try
1. Cinnamon & Orange Stovetop Scent: Check out this easy tutorial from 17Apart.com for a delicious cinnamon & orange recipe to liven up your home. You’ll need sliced oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks to put it together.
2. Lemon, Rosemary & Vanilla Scent: Also from 17Apart.com, try this lovely blend of classic vanilla, rosemary, and sliced lemon. This is a fresher scent, in case you’re not too much of a fan of the holiday-inspired fragrances like cinnamon and cranberries.
3. Lime, Mint & Vanilla: This simple blend from TheYummyLife.com creates a really fresh scent that combines thyme, mint, lime and vanilla extract.
What I discovered while searching for these recipes is that there is no exact science or rule book. The scent works to your liking, so if you want to add a little more lemon and a little less rosemary, follow your nose. Use these recipes as a starting point and see what you can come up with. The idea is to create a personalized scent that works for your home to make the atmosphere even more inviting to guests over the next few months.
