Plugging a gel filled capsule into an electrical outlet is one way to fragrance your home. However, you must admit this is not very attractive and the fragrance is often too overwhelming for your space. Scented candles are another way but they can be a safety hazard and only release scent when they are lit. Using a diffuser will allow you to control the amount of fragrance you need in a safe and much prettier way.
A diffuser consists of a small container, perfumed oil and reeds. You simply pour the fragrance into the container, place the reeds into the oil and you have instant scent! The number of reeds you use will allow you to control the amount of fragrance the room receives; more reeds equal stronger scent.
While very functional, diffusers are also a very decorative way to fragrance your home. The bottles range from inexpensive ceramic jars to hand blown Italian glass containers. You can choose clear or frosted glass or, for a more whimsical look, try mixing and matching colored glass bottles. Even the reeds can be decorative. You will often find them twisted into floral or geometric shapes such as circles and stars.
Since you control the amount of fragrance released, you can place a diffuser in pretty much any room in your home. For example, adding a pretty diffuser with star shaped reeds to your powder room is a nice way to welcome guests during the holidays. A frosted glass apothecary jar is an elegant addition to a master bedroom. And since you do not have to worry about the flame of a candle, tucking a diffuser into bookshelves will fill your room with the scent of your choice.
