Cake Design News: Small Measures: Natural Room Spritz

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I have what I've dubbed a "hound's nose." Depending on how you look at it, this can be a blessing or a curse. I can sniff out specific aromas as soon as I step into a business or residence. This is great when it's a French bakery we're talking about, and a bit less pleasant when it's, say, a cat's litterbox. When I was pregnant, this sense was magnified. Oh, the gripes my long-suffering husband had to withstand!

The thing is, though, that my particular olfactory department is especially affected by synthetic smells. I've been in the car with my mother when she decided to remove her nail polish and just about had to pull the car over owing to my intense reaction to her polish remover's scent. So, when it comes to fragrances in my home, I go as natural as possible. There are a number of truly wonderful room spritzers available for purchase today, but I love whipping up a bottle of my own. It's easy to do, cost-effective (once you've purchased some essential oils, that is), and customizable in multitudinous permutations.

For today's Small Measures, I'm sharing three seasonally-themed all-natural room spritz blends. Now you can freshen up your space while keeping synthetic (and potentially toxic) ingredients out. And if your nose is anything like mine, this is a very, very good thing, indeed! -Ashley English