16th December 2009
A Brief History of Incense -
It is believed that the use of incense originated in Egypt. However, these aromatic materials date back to biblical times so there is no tangible proof. Wide ranging cultures use the aromas for different needs. Pharaohs use...
09th October 2009
Choosing the perfect type of incense for all of your aromatic needs is fairly easy once you have some basic knowledge about it. Incense has been around in various forms for over 4,000 years. It's been used for rituals in Egypt, given as a gift at the firs...
09th October 2009
Essential oils, scented oils, fragrance oils – finding the right type of oil and the right scents can be such a confusing challenge. With a little bit of research, though, you'll be able to find your way through the myriad of oils that are available and...
21st September 2009
Although aromatics are wonderful gifts for anytime of the year, Christmas stands out as a time when smells bring to mind heart-felt memories. Because of this, home fragrances are a perfect way to express the love you have for your family and friends. If y...
21st September 2009
For many, the Holidays bring about nostalgia and memories of celebrations past. Good food, joyful spirits and the acts of giving that are so central to our Christmas festivities are brought to the forefront of our minds and bring smiles to our lips. Perha...
16th September 2009
For those of us who enjoy the many varied aromas that nature offers us, essential oils can be a wonderful addition in our life to help improve our well being. You can use them in aromatherapy, for medicinal purposes and as flavouring in foods. But where d...
11th September 2009
If you enjoy the history of all things aromatic, the incense route through the Middle East is sure to tempt you with its stories of legendary caravans transporting incense, myrrh, gold and nearly everything of any value from Yemen to the Gaza port in Isra...
02nd September 2009
Fragrance oils, not to be confused with essential oils, are manufactured oils that blend artificial or natural fragrances. These oils are generally used in make-up, home scents, perfumes and aromatherapy. Since they are made up of mostly synthetic materia...
01st September 2009
Essential oils are the amazing natural extracts of plants, trees and grasses from all over the world. When the leaves and plant materials are steam distilled then the resulting liquids have many powerful uses. These highly aromatic oils can be used in aro...
28th August 2009
Soy Wax Candles, you they just make scents! Sorry about that - but you have probably heard about soy wax candles, but you might not have tried them. What are they really? How are they different from regular paraffin candles? Why should you switch?
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28th August 2009
Those amazing sticks that are imbued with fragrant oils and are used to send forth aromatic wafts of curling smoke have a long history dating back to approximately 4000 BC, but seriously, we love incense for one reason and that’s because it smells wonde...
