insideKENT Magazine Issue 45 - December 2015 | Page 141

INTERIORS

SURROUND
YOURSELF WITH

scent

Fragrance – both as body perfumes and scents for the home – have been used for
thousands of years, and for good reason. Scent can have a profound effect on your
emotions, so use it to your advantage in your home. Whether you’re looking for a
mood boost or a restful night’s sleep, adding fragrance to your interior is a great way
to balance your mind, body and soul.

LAVENDER
Lavender is well known for its ability to relax, and is used in everything
from baby shampoo to candles. The word lavender comes from the Latin
word lavare, which means ‘to wash’ – the Romans used it for bathing,
and it is said that they introduced the fragrant plant to England. The scent
is both calming and stimulating, and is great for relieving headaches and
giving you a peaceful sleep.
We love…
The White Company White Lavender Pillow Mist
The White Company uses only the most beautiful pure lavender, blended
with notes of bright basil and Sicilian lemon, and warmed with vetivert,
to create this relaxing bedroom and bathroom scent. Spritz your pillow
just before bedtime to help you get a restful night's sleep, refresh your
drawer liners or scented sachets, or use the mist as a room spray.
£15, www.thewhitecompany.com

JASMINE
Add a hint of jasmine to your bedroom
for a more restful night’s sleep, and a
greater level of alertness when you wake
up. Jasmine, known as the ‘King of Oils’,
is the perfect fragrance to sooth, calm
and revitalise, and brings out feelings of
love and emotional warmth. It can also
help to ease the feelings of muscle aches
and pains.

CINNAMON
Known to invigorate and warm your senses,
cinnamon is widely used in winter scents
that remind us of cosy fires and Christmas.
Cinnamon has also been known to stir the
appetite and produce a feeling of joy, as
well as reduce drowsiness, irritability and
headache pain.

We love…
Fresh Linen Jasmine Room Spray
Enhance the atmosphere of your home
with this Fresh Linen and Jasmine room
spray. This light fresh, fragrance mixes
jasmine and roses with hints of bergamot
and orange, evoking the essence of a
summer breeze.
£10, www.lauraashley.com

We love…
Yankee Candle
Cinnamon Stick Jar Candle
The fragrant mystery of imported cinnamon
bundled with cloves. The traditional design
of Yankee Candle’s signature classic jar
candle reflects a warm, relaxed sense of
style that's always at home. This medium
jar candle provides 65 to 90 hours of true
fragrance enjoyment.
£18.99, www.yankeecandle.co.uk

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