When European settlers first arrived in America, one of the gifts of the land they discovered was the bayberry shrub, growing in profusion along the coast. Necessity may be the proverbial “mother of ...

I am all about tradition and love to learn and write about ancient fragrances like Frankincense and Myrrh to American bayberries and lots in between. I remember bayberries growing in dunes and along ...

STATEN ISLAND. N.Y. -- We've come a long way in the last three centuries. While LED bulbs are the latest technology in home lighting today, the newest way to provide light after sunset back in the ...

It seems as though our Christmas tree is particularly fragrant this year. Perhaps my olfactory senses are just more acute. However, it seems that its deep, musty smell instantly permeated our house ...

Homemade candle making has grown into a popular craft that brings a personalised touch to home decor and fragrance. One simple way to elevate your candle game is by using bayberry oil a beloved ...