My top 5 DIY scented home projects

I’m all about keeping things as natural as possible in my home.

This stems originally from raising a child with severe allergies to chemicals.

It was a necessity in our home… but I’m sure now that we are all the better for it.

 

 

Today I am sharing my top 5 DIY projects to scent your home naturally.

1. Scented Room Spray

There’s nothing more welcoming than the subtle floral tones of a scented room.

So I like to freshen the smell of my house with a scented room spray.

I share my recipe and free printable label here.

 

 

2. Homemade Candles

Candles are easy and inexpensive to make and I like that I can scent them with essential oils and choose pretty candle holders, such as this gorgeous teacup.

 

 

There are many easy candle making tutorials online, but I keep it pretty simple.

I melt paraffin wax in a double boiler, then scent with my favourite essential oils. I secure a wick in the centre of my mold, before pouring in my melted wax.

 

3 Sleep Pillows

I tuck my sleep pillow under my pillow or in my pillowcase each night. . . the occasional tossing and movement of my head releases the scent. Sometimes I just sit it on the arm of my chair where I sit each evening, so I can inhale those sleep inducing scents prior to bedtime.

 

 

The main ingredient I use in my sleep pillows is Australian gown hops which is a natural sedative that helps induce sleep. Mixed with relaxing lavender and chamomile flowers, this herbal mixture is a great natural aid for anyone having trouble sleeping.

There are many varied recipes… this is my version:

Half hops and a quarter each of lavender and chamomile flowers.

Note: Hops has a very distinct smell. If you find it too strong, try equal quantities of each ingredient.

 

4. Dried Lavender

Lavender has many uses around the home and I use it as both an essential oil and in the dried form.

 

 

I always have a supply of dried lavender that I purchase from Lavender farms. I keep it in a sealed plastic bag, inside a big plastic tub until I need it.

It’s lovely in an open container to simply scent a room.

I keep it in calico bags that I hang inside my wardrobe or store it in drawers to keep moths and insects at bay, as well as leaving a lovely scent.

Lavender balls are another fun way to display dried lavender, while enjoying its lovely scent. I share how I made these lavender balls here.

 

5. DIY Scented Reed Diffusers

I’ve been making my own reed diffusers for awhile now and have found that my version lasts a lot longer than those I purchased pre-made.

I also like that I can make up my own scents using a variety of essential oils.

See my recipe and project steps for making your own reed diffuser here.

 

 

I’m sharing my top 5 DIY scented room projects with these friends this week:

The Scoop, Project Inspired , Sundays at Home, The Inspiration Gallery
Vintage Inspiration Party

 

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Hugs ~ Kerryanne