Scent Your Home For Spring

{ Via: Ashley Stark Home }

Lilacs and lavender blooming, fresh cut grass, a gentle rain. These are the scents that evoke spring.  It's very important to me that my home smells warm and inviting in the colder months, and fresh and bright in spring. These candles, diffusers, and sprays will scent your home with jasmine, lavender, grapefruit and more. They also make gorgeous gifts. Enjoy this sensory experience.

Canvas by Apotheke

A pristine space scented by the refreshing and clean scent of Canvas. From the maker: "Canvas combines crisp linen, white musk, and sweet lily of the valley with a sparkling dewdrop accord for a clean and refreshing fragrance."

Apotheke

Diptyque Refillable Candles

Designed to last a lifetime. When the candle is done, you simply pop in a new wax refill. With a container this chic, you never want to give it up. See Neiman's (link below) for the luxe fragrance description. $285

Neiman Marcus

Michael Aram Cherry Blossom Candle

Lucky me, I was gifted one of Aram's candles by my lovely friend, Christine. I was thrilled. These really are the best looking candles anywhere. They are like art.I chose Cherry Blossom, as what could be more appropriate for spring? You owe it to yourself to check out the assortment of candles and scents. $75

Michael Aram      Bloomingdales

Replica By Maison Margiella Bubble Bath Diffuser

Luxuriate in the scent of your favorite Bubbles ( besides champagne )The fragrance starts off clean and fresh, then the musk perfume enters, following  subtle notes of coconut. Finally bits of rose, jasmine and lavender rounds it out. Sounds like a bubble bath you never want to end. Ships free. $95

Nordstrom

Vyrao Rose Marie 

First let's talk about the vessel! So unique and modern. The candle itself is organic. The scent is floral for love and enlightenment, patchouli for grounding, and guaiac wood for energy clearing.  Lovely! And if you are shopping for Mom, this will last longer than roses. $95.

Violet Grey

I Can Buy Myself Flowers

Yes you can! Called a "boujie bouquet of aroma. It's a fresh mix of hyacinth, bamboo, and green herbs. Sounds just like springtime! $42

Furbish Studio

The Amalfi Collection

Oh how fun! And what a great gift. These are seasonal and are coming back in stockon the 25th.  I would love to use them outside on a sunny day. The scents are a blend of fresh citrus with hints of the sea and Amaro Liquor. Choose Capri or Postitano. Fab! $58

Hotel Collection Candles

Apotheke X Flavor Paper

New in the world of candles, is a trio of luxe candles. The ceramic vessel features Flavor Paper's Sway print created by women in celebration of women. The scent is so springy with notes of grapefruit, lemon, mint, sea salt, and much more. It's a limited edition. Tap the image or link below to pick your fave from the trio. Hard to choose! $52

Apotheke or Bloomingdale's

Mrs. Meyers Air Freshener

This inexpensive product works wonders. Now, I wouldn't set it out on my marble table, but I would spray it in the room that the table is located. The scent is created with essential oils, and is without many of the other toxic ingredients that hurt us. It works almost instantly. I love the fresh clean Lemon Verbena fragrance. $5.00 at....

Amazon

Mandarin Basil

Homecourt By Courtney Cox. With 60 hours of burn time, this is a beautifully handmade candle. Sparkling manadarin, spiced ginger, green basil, and ripe fig will make you feel as if you are taking a walk in an herb garden. Sounds perfect for the kitchen! $65

Homecourt

Mersea Summer Day

These candles make an adorable gift. with their chic presentation. This candle is filled with notes of citrus and fresh cut grass. $29 See the rest of the line on one page at...
Amazon

Indian Jasmine Reed Diffuser

Bring the essence of spring into your space with this decorative reed diffuser. It's really pretty, and so is the fragrance. Think sparkling jasmine, bright red berries, bergamot, and spicy pink pepper.  $69

Nordstrom

Lafco Source & Story

This new collection is the journey of the artisans who create the candles. It features an alingment with Lafco and fragrance partners who share their commitment sustainability, and love of indigenous people. $75. 

Lafco New York

Aperol Spritz Room Spray

This zesty and energetic scent sparkles like the prosecco that inspired it.  And at $28, it is just right for a cocktail party host gift.
Antica Farmacita     Bloomingdales

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Autumn: The Season Of Scents

Just in time for cozy season. Summer has sweet grass, spring has raindrops and blooms, winter - fallen snow. But fall's scents of cinnamon, rosemary, sage, burning fires and more, just warms the soul. These 12 candles will light up your home with the fabulous scents of the season.

Crystalized Ginger & Vanilla Bean

Spice up the season with the gourmand scent of Crystallized Ginger & Vanilla Bean.

Nest NY  or  Nordstrom

Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit 

Their scent of the season, spiced with ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. Butter-crumbly with roasted hazelnuts and the warmth of tonka bean and vanilla. A delicious scent for your home. It's on sale for a limited time only at....

Macy's

Nest NY Hearth Scents

Love the aroma of a burning fire? Now you can enjoy that scent even without one. This candle features oud wood, frankecense, and a touch of smoky embers. Because of the packaging, it will make a great gift for a gentleman. 

Nest NY  and  Nordstrom

Sweet Water Decor Candles
Well, hello fall! Let me slip into my flannels.  Packaged and priced perfectly for host gifts.

Sweet Water Decor

Spiced Pomander

This scent lets you know that the holidays are near. Think cinnamon, bitter orange, and clove buds.

Lafco NY. or Amazon

Pumpkin Spice Cake Candle

It wouldn't be fall without a little pumpkin spice! This limited edition, in a gorgeous container, conjures up the toasty comforts of the season. Think a crackling fire, a nutty, roasted brew of cinnamon, nutmeg and piping hot pumpkin. YUM!

Bigelow Chemists

Charred Fig

This seasonal candle carries notes of wild fig leaf and crisp amber. You will also detect hints of neroli and cashmere. Sounds so elegant. On sale at...

Macy's

Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Duo

Two shots of rum are always better than one! Here's the perfect way to take your nightcap to the next level! A delicious duo. Keep one and gift one.

Nordstrom

Fall Soy Tealights

You may want to stock up on these, as they are only  $8.99 for a set of six. I love to have tealights on hand. You just can't have too many. The set includes Fallen Leaves, Pumpkin Pie and Grandma's ApplePie.

Etsy

Linnea's Lights Candle, Gather
Gather for up to 60 hours of burn time with this elegant scented candle. It focuses on fall celebrations with notes of nutmeg, tonka bean, and vetiver. Made in small batches and burns clean.

Shop Terrain

Thymes Simmered Cider Candle
I have been gifted with these candles, (thank you Dianne!) The scents are amazing! And in this case,  that copper pot with lid is so giftable. Shop the range at

Amazon

Boy Smells Incensorial

Citrus, cardamom + incense — Equal parts cozy, nostalgic + regal. Pretty packaging makes this perfect for gifting.

Boy Smells  or  Bloomingdales

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Scent Your Home For Summer

Seasonal scents excite the senses, and often evoke memories of years gone by.  The scent of lemons might remind you of Grandma's lemon meringue pie. Coconut will undoubtedly make you think of suntan lotion on a sandy beach, or a poolside pina colada.  Today's edit certainly smells like summer, and why shouldn't your home? Scroll down for great gifts and home scents.

Lafco NY Room Mists

These mists not only remove odors but also prevent them from forming. With scents like Sea & Dune, and Marine, your home will smell like sandy shores and ocean waves.

Lafco NY

Nine Lemons In A Bowl Candle

A visit to this online candle shop will make you smile. Their non toxic candles and fragrances have the best names. So when life gives you lemons.....buy this under $50 candle!

Literie Candles

Nest New York Coconut Fragrance

Nest NY thinks that coconut is the scent of summer, and so do I. They offer the scent in personal perfume, candles, and scented reeds for rooms.

Nordstrom and Nest NY

Otherland Beach Club Collection

This collection celebrates lazy days in the sun, and bites of sun-kissed juicy fruit. With scents like Melonspell, Fresh Water Pearl, Stone Fruit, Nectar Pop, and Coco Blossom, your home  will smell fresh and perhaps like sunshine.

Anthropologie and Sephora has a few on sale.

Nostalgia Candle Beach Trip

These bespoke scents have been created to spark joy with the memories of sun soaked days. This is a floral coconut scent. Under $25

Anthropologie

D.S. & Durga Big Sur After Rain

I have been to Big Sur many times, but never while it was raining.  This scent is described as "Rain water in eucalyptus groves off Highway 1." To me this beautiful part of California smells like redwoods, cypress, salt water, eucalyptus, mixed with a little lavender. It's heaven for the senses. I bet this candle is, too. 

Neiman Marcus

Trudon Diffusers

These fragrances are created by French candlemaker Trudon. The fragrance is housed in handblown vessels from Italy. There are many sensational scents, but the Odalisque is my pick for summer. It features, lemon, orange, orange blossom, wild juniper, and vanilla. 

Jayson Home and Neiman Marcus

Skeem Blossom Citronella Candle
Keep bugs at bay deliciously. This candle will add flickering illumination and a floral fragrance to all of your alfresco cocktail hours and meals. Now on sale at...

Crate and Barrel

Apotheke Tomato Tarragon Candle
Here's a modern twist on a classic scent. It's a dynamic green scent that combines the aroma of freshly picked tomatoes with hints of tarragon and orange zest. Sounds perfect for the patio or kitchen. Love that the candle container is simple and chic. Under $45

Saks Fifth Avenue

Lafco NY Paloma Melon

This candle is said to be like a warm breeze with herbaceous wild rosemary, fruity casaba melon, and tangy lime. Sounds good enough to eat!

Lafco NY  and Bloomingdale's

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Stylish Scents Of Autumn

 

Well, it's over. Summer has faded into the sunset. I for one, loved my first summer in New York. It was filled with family, nature, and new adventures. But now it is time to settle into a new season.  A great way to embrace fall is to fill your space with warm and cozy fragrances.  Get inspired for gift giving and scenting your own home with the scents of Autumn.

Cypress & Fig Candle

With a base of Cypress, Tonka Bean, and Musk, this candle features the flavors of fall outdoors. Add the elegance of fig, and you have something very interesting. The stoneware container can be repurposed in so many ways.
Sweetwater Decor

Homesick Autumn Hayride

Not my usual style for candles, as I normally enjoy something dressier. But just the title itself takes me back to high school days. I like it for the patio or maybe even the laundry room. You'll be reminded of crisp fall air and bumpy rides with maple drizzled on them!

Amazon

Gather Together Collection

Take your pick of Spiced Cider or Warm Amber. This is the perfect kitchen candle. Best yet, they are on sale at.....

Williams Sonoma

Spiced Pomander

As one reviewer stated, this smells like Autumn without smelling of pumpkins. These candles burn clean with true scents. I love them. The containers are really good looking as well. You won't be disappointed.

Lafco New York

Himalayan Antiqued Copper Candle, Bourbon Vanilla

As candles go, this one is a beautiful bargain. It's been scented with notes of whiskey, rich musk, and warm amber. The copper container is  worth the price. Love it for outdoors!

Shop Terrain

Hot Toddy

Anecdote Cocktail Candles

Sure, I'll take my candle with a cocktail on the side. What a fun gift to gve a cocktail party host! Featuring  Honeyscrisp apples and cinnamon, this candle smells like rye relief and plentiful pours. 

Anthropologie

Nest New York Charcoal Woods

Head deep into the woods and wilderness. This smokey scent has notes of birchwood, cedarwood, black truffle and more.

Sephora.  Nest New York   

Satsuma Sage Linnea Candle
Crushed sage, cypress, and mandarin combined together creates a highly fragrant scent with a considerable throw. Burns for aprox. 60 hours.

Shop Terrain

FORVR Mood Spice Of Life Candle

A citrusy and woodsy scent that has notes of ginger Clementine, and vanilla. It burns for 54 hours and is priced at under $40. 

Sephora

Roberto Cavalli's Queen Of Sicily Candle

Leave it to designer Cavalli to create such a chic candle! I am wild about it.  Fragrance notes: ginger, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, amber, cedarwood, fine agarwood, sandalwood, white musk, violet, rose, and vanilla. it's expensive and looks it.

Amara

Otherland Dappled Wood

Love this website! Their candles are hand poured in the US and they have a very special way of presenting their scents. This scent is part of the Manor house Weekend Collection. It's all so cozy. Think sweet hay, sandalwood, and toasted walnut. Oh I can smell it now.

Otherland      Sephora

Antica Farmacista Cask Candle

This candle had me at the sophisticated and stylish  glass container. Here is their description of the scent: "A cozy accord of rich cognac, worn leather and earthy tobacco. A hint of rose is layered with creamy vanilla and distilled rum. An intoxicating elixir. " I'd say!

Antica Farmacista.    Saks Fifth Avenue

House Beautiful

According to House Beautiful, the 10 most popular autumn scents are...

Bergamot (8,000 monthly searches)
Cinnamon (6,720)
Amber (5,600)
Spiced pumpkin (4,800)
Ginger (3,250)
Apple (2,810)
Frankincense (2,770)
Pomegranate (2,340)
Fig (2,170)
Apple cinnamon (2,140)

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