There's nothing I like more than lighting a scented candle, but, to do it safely, it has to be an active, considered way to scent your home. You should only light one for a few hours at a time, and you can only light one while you're there to keep an eye on it. The alternative: scent diffusers, but the type that use reeds aren't, always, super aesthetic, and even when they are, I'm conscious to put them out of the way, in case of accidental spillages.
However, I recently came across another alternative to scented candles that is the most aesthetic option, in my opinion. This scented statue from Austin Austin. Of course, it's decorative — so it might not suit every single person's design convictions — but for me, it's perfect. Created in collaboration with artist Malwine Stauss, this textured sculpture feels minimalist but full of character, sitting atop an irregularly shaped plinth. So yes, I was sold on the style, but until it arrived, I couldn't imagine how this clay sculpture could ever compare to something like a candle or reed diffuser.
