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Happy one year of quarantine. Shout out to my scented candles and diffuser oils for getting me this far, but I need something stronger. Growing up Bhuddist, incense were everywhere, and I hated them because they always irritated my eyes. I gave Nippon Kodo's Kayuragi incense a shot because they don't have a wooden core, so it's a much cleaner burn. Morning meditations has been extra lax. Shopping for incense has been fun, but you know what’s more fun? Shopping for incense holders. Whole different ball game for decor.
Mar 4, 2021
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Any luckily, my favorite local spot has an online store :~)
Awaji Island Koh-shi Japanese Incense
Fragrant Olive, Coffee, Lavender, and Indian Ink are my personal favorites but you truly can't go wrong with any of these.
Awaji Island Washi Paper Incense
Light up a lil strip of Sage and your day will instantly improve.
Kurashi no Kaori Japanese Fragrance Candle
Not incense but: the best candle I've ever purchased! Huge! Tea and Daphne are i n c r e d i b l e.
Jan 23, 2024
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My partner at 3sixteen, Johan, started an incense company together with his wife a few years ago and it really changed my perspective on what incense could be. I was so accustomed to the super cheap and piercing smell that comes with bodega Nag Champa that I had no idea that premium incense could smell so much richer and complex. These are a godsend for when you’re stuck working from home for months at a time. My favorites are Knoll, Savannah and Velo but I haven’t been mad at any of the other ones that I’ve tried.
Nov 19, 2020
I'm on a big incense kick lately, but this is an all-timer. It's a really beautiful, fresh, clean scent. It also burns very clean which is great for those of us with pets and/or respiratory issues ourselves.
Japanese incense is just top tier tbh.
I also found out that companies will make citronella + lemongrass incense to keep bugs away, and this just changed my life. Just ordered some and will report back, but even burning a big stick of regular incense kept mosquitoes away from me while porch journaling last night. this is huge!!!
Jul 29, 2024
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I’ve never been to Disney as a kid and as I grew older I always felt like I was too old for it. I spontaneously tagged along with my family the day before they left and I think that was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m a huge fan of Star Wars and Avatar, and even as an adult I think I had the best week of my life and I felt like a kid again. I legitimately had real tears of joy on some of the rides. It’s never too late!
Mar 1, 2022
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While everyone is raving about their trendy nonstick pans, I’m here to bring the spotlight back to cast iron cookware. There’s a huge stigma around how hard it is to take care of cast irons, but it’s really not bad! You just gotta keep using it, and over time, it basically becomes nonstick. This article has sent off a tangent, and now I am a proud owner of a well-seasoned cast iron pan and griddle.
Mar 1, 2022
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Antique shops have a special place in my heart because it reminds me of my childhood road trips. When I was little, I always thought antique shops were just useless junk. As I grew older, I’ve learned to appreciate the “junk” a bit more. Browsing through the aisles, they kind of feel like a time machine. My top things to look out for are vintage cameras, dutch ovens, and vintage porcelain.
Feb 1, 2022