GOOD SCENTS

Evoking fresh woodsy cedar or the warm hug of vanilla and cinnamon is as easy as throwing natural ingredients into a pot of water and bringing it up to a gentle simmer. Leave it on a low boil on the stovetop for as long as you like and add water as needed

Fresh:

A few limes (cut into slices), eucalyptus sprigs and fresh mint leaves will create a fresh, warm aroma in your space.

Citrus:

Inject a burst of light, uplifting notes of clementine, lemon, lime, grapefruit and kumquat into your home on dreary winter days. Tip: slice the fruit into pieces before you put it in the pot, and adjust the ratio depending on what you’d like to smell more (or less) of.

Winter:

A small handful of cedar, bay leaves, rosemary and a few clementines create a winter-inspired scent.

Spiced:

Throw three sticks of cinnamon, a handful of star anise, two vanilla beans, a handful of cloves, peppercorn and cardamom into a pot for a warm and inviting scent — like the holiday season in a pot.

Woodsy:

Some sprigs of cedar, spruce and eucalyptus will make your home smell like a Canadian forest.

Warm outdoors:

Bring the fresh scents of the outdoors in. All you need is a small bunch of cedar, a whole pear (cut into slices) and mesquite wood chips, which you can buy in small bags at most outdoor stores.

Earthy:

Combine a small handful of moss, sage, rosemary and a few chips of mesquite wood to create a warm, herbal aroma.

Warm floral:

Not only does this simmer pot look beautiful boiling on the stove, it smells amazing. Combine one fig and half a pomegranate with a small bunch of lavender and dried flower petals of your choice.