Home is more than just a roof over our heads and a place to keep our possessions. Home is truly where the heart is, and therefore should be a haven of safety, comfort, and place of joy throughout our lives. Whether you’ve recently moved into a new home or have lived in your current home for years, you can create a safe, welcoming, and personal environment that feels like home to you and your family for years to come. Besides focusing on home decor and furnishings, there are other important factors which can make home a haven. Here are some tips for creating a safe and comfortable home for you and your family. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending days or even weeks getting the house perfectly clean, freshening up the decor and having everything in order, only to begin smelling an obnoxious odor! This has happened to me several times, and it always seems it is right before company arrives! I have always felt that a home must smell pleasant in order to be truly clean and inviting, so nothing annoys me more than foul odors. Even the slightly stale smell that comes from a home being closed up for a few days can make a home seem dirty.

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Scent is an important and often overlooked aspect of home decor  because it is an important finishing touch when creating a beautiful and welcoming home environment. Fresh and natural smelling candles and essential oils can completely change the whole mood of a room. Before lighting the candles and diffusing the essential oils however, it is important to discover the source of foul odors and address them first. In this post we will take a look at some ways to keep your home smelling fresh using all natural products.

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