Greetings!
One of the first things you notice when you walk into someone's house is the unique scent of the home. Don't you love it when someone walks through your front door, smiles and says, "Oh, it smells so good in here!"
These days there are so many options in home fragrances, and most are made to look beautiful as well as smell beautiful - great news for all of you hosts and hostesses out there!
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Making Sense of Scents
 | | Vibrantly colored Illume candles |
Candles, reed diffusers, potpourri and room sprays - so many choices! What do they have in common? Essential Oils - that's the key ingredient in most fragranced products.
Candles
Candles are the #1 selling category and the go-to solution for most busy people. When choosing a candle, keep in mind that the higher the essential oil content, the stronger the scent. One of our favorite candle lines is Illume, which has a particularly high oil content. (Sometimes the high oil saturation bleeds through the pricing label - now that's a lot of oil!)
 | | Agraria reed diffusers and essential oils |
Reed Diffusers
One of the fastest growing categories in home fragrances is reed diffusers. They are sold in kits that contain reeds and essential oil, usually combined with water and alcohol in a decorative glass container.
As with candles, the higher the concentration of oil, the stronger the scent - and, the longer the lifespan of the diffuser kit. We love a line called Agraria. With no water or alcohol, the oils can last up to a year or more.
 | | Tyler candles - so many scents, so little time! |
Tried and True Value
For a great product at a great price, try a #1 selling home fragrance line like Texas' own Tyler Candle Company. But don't let the name fool you - they do a lot more than just candles! Their line also includes reed diffusers, room sprays and car fresheners, plus laundry detergents and dryer sheets for your linens.
Throw in hand washes and lotions along with great gift sets and you have a pretty extensive line.
One last hint: To define good value for the price, look for a double-wick candle with 110-130 hours of burn time for about $20.
It's always fun to smell new scents, and we have a great selection to keep your nose busy! We'll also show you some of the beautiful reed diffuser bottles that do double duty as decorative accents. Come on in and take a whiff!
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November Newsletter: Toys
If you have kids in your life, then chances are - you have toys in your life too! Our Dripping Springs store has a fun assortment of unique toys that you just can't find in the "big box" stores.
Our November newsletter will help you with gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easier for the kids on your list! |
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About Us
This article is by Reba Byrd and Loren Enmon. Loren is one of the Decorative Design Consultants at Cowgirls and Lace. Reba is the owner of Cowgirls and Lace and Le Ragge Ruggs with locations in Dripping Springs and San Antonio. With 17 years of experience, they specialize in custom window treatments and bedding as well as complete lines of furniture and accessories.
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