The sense of smell is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses.

I’m a self professed candle addict! Candles instantly make any room smell and look better, they add a touch of romance to an ordinary day and elevate the feel of your home. Candles are also a foolproof gift, meaning you can never have too many.

As beautiful as candles are because of the intoxicating flame, it’s mostly about how the candle smells. Have you ever thought about what a smell is? Imagine trying to describe the smell of a rose to someone who has never been able to smell anything. How would you describe it?

I remember as a child loving to visit our next door neighbor’s home because it always smelled so good! Even now, so many years later when I catch a whiff of anything that has a similar scent, I think of those neighbors!

I am quite positive that when my daughters smell Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir that they think of me. When my youngest daughter, Sarah, left for Germany, I gave her a bottle so she would feel me close by as much as possible. There is something to be said about having a signature fragrance for yourself and your home. I don’t know about you, but I want to be memorable for many reasons and I want our home to feel welcoming and to always smell good!

This Orange Bitters Candle from Jo Malone is my favorite candle to burn at the moment. It scents the whole house and I’ll burn it now through the holidays. It’s described as a warm winter cocktail in candle form. There is also an Orange Bitters Cologne that is meant to be worn by men and women.

I’m drawn to more masculine, woodsy scents and never to anything too sweet! Scents are very personal and it should be a pleasure to walk into your home because it smells so good. I like to change scents up seasonally, but I still am drawn to the same types of scents no matter the season!

I set this diffuser from Archipelago out a couple of days ago and already it has lightly scented the whole downstairs. It’s such a great seasonal scent and blends well with other candles that I might be burning!

Nest candles come in so many different scents so there is literally something for everyone! The Pumpkin Chai is a fall tradition and I also love the Grapefruit scent. It’s a perfect lightly scented candle to burn while I’m sitting at my desk working. Here are a few other favorite candles,,,

This Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle is another very luxurious candles and perfect for fall and winter! It’s a scent that almost everyone loves!!

There is something so innately soothing about lighting a candle. It instantly brings you comfort, peace, and it lets your mind wander.

Do you have a signature at-home scent?