Scent Diffusers and Home Fragrances
Henri Bendel Reed Diffuser in Fig, $26 at Bath & Body Works. If you like figs, this is a terrific pick, and the other scents are excellent, too.
Ruby Mandarin Reed Diffuser, $17.99 at Target. Target has a wide array of reed diffusers, ranging from mini diffusers for $5.99 and on up, with a nice fragrance selection. These may be a little less intense than some of the higher-end diffusers, but that can be a good thing if you’re scent-sensitive.
Agraria Bitter Orange Individual Petite Essences available at Luckyscent and full size Air Essence available at Saks Fifth Avenue, $105. Agraria was founded in San Francisco in the 1970s and makes beautiful, elegant home products. Bitter Orange is a must smell; you’ll fall in love with this sophisticated scent.
Agraria Lavender and Rosemary Tasselaire, $35 at Saks Fifth Avenue. These decadent tassels make wonderful presents and the lavender and rosemary combination is a winner.
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Lavender Room Freshener, $4.99 and widely available at stores. The spray is perfect to remove any lingering smells and the lavender is tempered by a tangy citrus. A real find, inexpensive, and like all Mrs. Meyers products, good for the earth and good for you.
For the Bath and Shower
Lush has so many varieties of bath bombs, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but right now I like the Lemon Day and Ginger Beer because it reminds me of summer. The Hot Java spices me up after outdoor activities in the cold and the Ne Worry Pas helps me soak away my worries. Put any three bath bombs in a Bath Bomb tube for $4.25 and you have a wonderful present!
If you’re not a soaking fan, but still love bath products, you may share my current obsession: shower steamers. Pop one of these in the corner of your shower and in no time, you’ll have a cloud of fragrant steam enveloping you. Lush makes Up You Gets and Too Drunk for $3.95. I also really like Angel Face Botanicals shower steamers, which come in peppermint, lavender (my favorite), eucalyptus, and citrus for $4.00 or a six-pack for $22. These easily last through two good showers and are beautifully packaged.
