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i am admittedly a bit crazy about scent in the home. every corner of the apartment has an opportunity for activation: incense and smudge sticks in the bedroom, reed diffuser in the bathroom, a mini candle in the kitchen for when the lack of ventilation makes the stench of burned food linger and choke up the air. sometimes there is ritual involved in these smells, but walking past the big coffee-scented candle in the living room and stopping in my tracks to light it became so second nature to me that i don't even think about it sometimes.
the issue lies in this conundrum: i like the living room to smell nice, but i'm usually just lighting this on my way to the kitchen or my office and won't be on guard to protect all the wood furniture in our home from the flame. so today, i announced to my housemates and our guest: "i'm going to take a shower, and i'm lighting this candle, but now it's your responsibility. keep an eye on it for me."
why? because a living room candle warms up the room with its glow. it's a warmth that just makes sense for this space, dim illumination, with everyone together in a row on a couch that could stand to be longer. and there is something to be said about the trust involved in lighting a candle. everyone in this room knows what i need in our home to make it function for me, and when i tell them to keep an eye on the big candle in the living room, i know they will, for me.
Mar 22, 2024
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bonus points if its’s with a matchstick. the crrrr whpush, a little portal of warmth in the corner of your bedroom. light is light no matter the size. Plus, now my room smells like fresh linen 🧘🏾♀️
Mar 4, 2025
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everywhere in my apartment, stuck in bottles and candlesticks. step one of ambiance for get togethers and nights in with yourself.
Jan 27, 2024
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One of the best ways to decorate a room honestly. I think there's something very beautiful and attractive to walking into a room and noticing that whoever is living in it has taken the time to design their room with a layer of scent. It's lovely.
Personally, it just makes me feel so instantly at home, grounds me immediately.
BONUS POINTS if you light them with matches!!! It feels twice as magical and the smell of recently lit matches is delicious ✨✨✨
Jan 26, 2025
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my house is lousy with bandaids, but doesn't it just make the task so much more rewarding if i get to wear a cool design around on my thigh after i give myself a t shot? even if i'm the only one who will see it? before this it was peppa pig but now we are starting a pack of multi-color tie dyes.
Mar 27, 2024
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i am on my fire escape watching the neighborhood cats play with the tall grass in the yard next door and really enjoying myself.
Mar 29, 2024
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i'm trying to make myself smarter and my paintings better, so i've been staying up late–until i can feel myself falling asleep on the couch–and watching videos of other, way more successful artists talking to public access tv people about their work. growing up my dad always did the same thing, except instead of consuming media about culture or philosophy, he would watch like, ghost adventures, or shows about building cars.
linked is my favorite clip that i've watched recently; an artist with no pretentions and who uses their work to invest in and be a creative catalyst for their local community is something that i strive to be. also, did anybody else here get a BFA and just absolutely love getting assigned to watch one of these videos???
Mar 27, 2024