I was running errands yesterday, hurrying, filling my cart, when all of a sudden I smelled the familiar scent of cinnamon. Cinnamon-scented pine cones. I love those things and I grab a bag every year. They make my whole home smell like the holidays.
You can make them yourself. Purchase or collect about 2 pounds of pine cones. The cones are part of a visual display, so pick pretty ones. The cones that are open give you more area to cover with scent, so keep that in mind, as well.
Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
2 lbs pine cones
4 ounces cinnamon scented essential oil
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Boo!
It’s almost Halloween, and in this economy, we aren’t all prepared to blow loads of cash on pricey wigs and hair pieces to complete our costume.
But what if we could do it ourselves, at home? I consulted celebrity hair expert Moulay Yacoubi, who shared some great news: Hot Halloween looks can be recreated with your own hair, at home, easy and cheaply! Here’s some of Moulay’s tips!

For short hair – try the Rihanna look:
1. Use damp unwashed hair, treated with a light mousse.
2. Pull hair from the middle …read more

I have one of those little fragrance oil burners that I use to heat scented oil. As the oil heats, it releases it’s fragrance in the house. The scent is strong and it quickly makes me whole house smell beautiful. Unfortunately, I am limited by the choices offered in the stores and the little bottles of oil can get pricey.
By using essential oils – either in combination or as a single scent – and floating them in little bit of water, I can save money and tailor the fragrance to my own taste and mood. You can find essential oils in health food …read more

The headband fad is everywhere: From Gossip Girl to your favorite dance club.
You may have no desire, or room, or money to invest in more hair jewelry right now but Suki Duggan, owner of Donsuki Townhouse Salon, says that with a simple bobbie pin and the right placement of hair can create a headband…without actually using one!
1. Measure out about 2 inch of hair on your right side of your head where your normal headband would be positioned.
2. Lay the piece flat across your head and secure underneath and behind your ear with a bobbie pin.
3. Repeat with step 1-2 …read more