Get creative by mixing different essential oils until you master the perfect blend.
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Candles are great and all, but they can be a pretty serious fire hazard if they're not handled with care. Reed diffusers, on the other hand, don't require any flames, plugs, or batteries. Their downfall: Some reed diffusers come with a hefty price tag, and many have an artificial scent. And while many top brands have a large range of vessel styles and oil aromas, buying store-bought reed diffusers can be rather limiting.
Rather than searching the aisles for an almost-perfect option, make a homemade reed diffuser instead. That way you can use a vase that best matches your aesthetic, and mix and match a variety of essential oils until you get a blend that sparks joy.
First things first: Stock up on all the supplies you need to DIY a reed diffuser. When it comes to picking a glass or ceramic vase, opt for one that has a narrow opening at the top, which slows down evaporation. Most importantly, pick the right kind of oil to use as a base. Mineral oils like sweet almond oil or safflower oil tend to be the most popular because they're thin enough to travel up the diffuser reeds (or bamboo skewers!), allowing your room to quickly fill with the scent of your choice. The rest is your call: pick from an assortment of essential oils to infuse your space with scents that fit the mood or season.
Once you round up the necessary supplies, follow this step-by-step guide to make your very own reed diffuser:
Lean on the fresh florals that springtime brings with a mix of citrus, Cedarwood, lavender, geranium, and jasmine essential oils.
Lighten up your home with a blend of lavender, magnolia, bergamot, and lemon essential oils.
Bring on the sweater weather with a mix of juniper berry, Cedarwood, balsam, cardamom, and cinnamon essential oils.
Cozy up with this warming blend of Douglas fir, Cedarwood, juniper berry, spruce, and patchouli essential oils.
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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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