Gift Tip #41: Scent Diffuser

I feel welcomed coming into a home that smells good, especially when the scent does not bowl your over but seems completely natural in the space. Scent diffusers come in so many fragrances it may be hard to choose for the giftee. Keep in mind their space...is it relaxing, perhaps a lavender diffuser would work well. Is it bustling with kids and fun, maybe a citrus scent would fair well in the abode. More romantic...try a rose scent.

Here are some options:

Indian Hicks Island Night, Crabtree & Evelyn


Japanese Cherry Blossom, The Body Shop

Island Orchard Mosaic Reed, Pier 1

Extra tip: Diffusers are great in a home but also think about giving this gift to someone who travels, it will make a hotel room feel a little more like home!

sources: pier1.com, crabtree-evelyn.com, thebodyshop.com

Gift Tip #11: Pillows

Pillows come in many shapes and sizes but for the purposes of this blog I am focusing on throw pillows. They can add flavor to a sofa, give extra fluff to a bed or be piled together for extra floor seating for an impromptu party.

Giving this gift would be nice for new homeowners or those that are redecorating their homes. Here are a few cute ones:

(photo courtesy of overstock.com)

(photo courtesy of Pier 1)

(photo courtesy of Pier 1)

Fun Facts:

• The Chinese invented silk pillows.




• The ancient Egyptians actually slept on pillows of stone.




• Back in the day, some pillows were filled with straw instead of feathers or down.The Industrial Revolution brought about the mass production of pillows (among other things).

source: landsend.com, pier1.com, overstock.com