A Delicious Smelling Home

There's something about the chill in the {almost} Fall air that makes me giddy about lighting candles in our home. I love firing up a candle on a Saturday morning as we pour our coffee and see it flickering all day long while putting out a lovely scent in our house.

Maybe I'm just getting older, but I find myself gravitating toward nicer and more "pretty" candles rather than just the run-of-the-mill candle. And if a higher quality candle costs a few bucks more, I spring for it. A soy candle, for example, often costs a bit more, but has a stronger smell and therefore lasts longer for me.

Bond No. 9 New York New Haarlem Candle/6.4oz / Bond No. 9 New York Madison Soiree Candle / CREED Les Floralies Candle / DwellStudio Home Candle Moroccan Tea / CALYPSO PERFUME PROD INC. LAVANDE bougie parfumee / Jo Malone™ Pomegranate Noir Home Candle / Diptyque Roses_Floral candle / Cire Trudon Odalisque lemon and orange scented candle

I often go for floral scents for our home -- that is, until Fall REALLY hits.  Then, scents like pumpkin pie and Grandma's Kitchen and apple crumble completely take over in our home. 

As I've mentioned before, I'm also a fan of this often-repinned idea with rosemary, lemon, and vanilla.

Source: morganmoore.typepad.com via April on Pinterest

And for the holidays, I'll be eagerly awaiting the chance to give this simmering pot recipe a try:

Source: food.com via Corinne on Pinterest

Are you a candle lovin' gal, or do you like to whip up your own home simmering scents? Or, like me, are you a complete sucker for both?