It’s time to make a confession: I have been known to blatantly steal decorating ideas from my friends. And I don’t even feel that bad about it. Really, people in your social circle can be the best source of inspiration when it comes to home decor, and taking a quick look around other people’s apartments is a lot quicker (and more fun) than flipping through stacks and stacks of magazines.
Most recently, I was inspired by a friend who peppers his apartment with Diptyque candles, a habit he formed after surreptitiously doing away with his roommate’s plug-in air freshener. Candles have always been a great way to add instant ambiance to a space, whether it’s a dinner party or a last-minute, wine-fueled rooftop party, and none fit the bill as well as Diptyque.
The entire range smells fantastic, and it doesn’t take much to give your entire place a fresh scent that lingers without being too overpowering — the Mimosa one is ideal for this time of year. I also love the simple, vaguely Deco black and white design, which fits in instantly with pretty much any design scheme you already have.
And, when you find yourself scrambling, I’ve found these to be a great fallback when it comes time to pick up a last-minute host/hostess, wedding, or birthday gift, with enough variety in scent to suit the taste of just about anyone you’re shopping for — they’ll never realize that you forgot to shop for them sooner.
