Spicey 99

Making the office a comfortable environment for employees can increase productivity and ensure they’ll stay at their desks longer, and work more. One idea to consider is to bring in plants or small trees. This not only makes the office more aesthetically pleasing, but increases the production of oxygen, allowing for more oxygen to reach the brain, and increasing mental productivity. Another idea is to replace your existing lighting panels with sky-scapes, which have colored prints of the sky, ocean, or popular characters like Dilbert. While having no scientific benefit, these add an artistic appeal to the office.

I also invested in some wholesale fragrance oil so that the office always smells great. In addition, simple changes like free coffee a couple days of the week or doughnuts from the bakery on Mondays never hurt.

We’re always singing the praises of potpourri in this blog – whether it’s a traditional mix of dried floral pieces or a newer blend of spices and essential oil. Now it’s time to focus on the many uses of this fragrant household favorite. Living rooms, dens and bathrooms are perhaps the most popular areas where the smelly stuff might be found, and for good reason. In the living room, potpourri is out in the open – inviting guests to partake of its pleasant odor. In the bathroom, it might be used to mask less pleasant smells.

Whenever possible, potpourri should be kept away from dining areas. Pungent smells – no matter how delectable they might be – can detract from the taste and odor of freshly cooked food. Especially if you’re hosting a dinner party, avoid the temptation to place potpourri on the table. Let your guests enjoy its wafting scent notes before dinner, as they mill around the house or sit sipping cocktails.

Ever since I moved to the Midwest a few months ago, I’ve embraced the new lifestyle and the slower pace it allows. I’ve taken special care to decorate my home with a country motif, and the kitchen is a constant thrum of activity. Since my husband and I are always welcoming company into our home, we wanted to make it feel even more warm and inviting. It struck me that the house didn’t really smell like a home. In fact, it didn’t smell like much of anything.

That’s when I began searching online for sweet-smelling potpourri with floral accents. As an added bonus, I found high-quality potpourri that features fragrance oils. I’ve noticed that these oils have a soothing effect that makes our living room feel even more comfortable than it did before. Guests and neighbors are constantly commenting on the pleasant odors emanating from the potpourri, and we’ve done well to ingratiate ourselves to the neighborhood.