Fall Is In The Air!

Are you ready for the Fall season?
Talkin Scents 101

 

 

 

 

Personally, there's no better time in the year for me, than fall! I love the change of the seasons, the crisp morning air and the sight of the changing colours and falling leaves!

 

I know for some, they are disappointed with the summer weather we received (at least where I live... we had a pretty crappy summer, im not going to lie!) However, I love nothing more than being able to bust out my sweaters and long jeans and of course my collection of boots!

 

The other part about fall that I love is all of the amazing fragrances that are associated with it! My Scentsy Fragrance personal collection is now being updated to my favourite smellies for the time of the year! I love being seasonal with my scents, and for some reason, the ones that are popular around this time of the year make everything feel so cozy and warm at home.

 

With the launch of the fall/winter 2014 catalogue well underway, I have started to warm everything that reminds me of fall.

 

Right now, the main floor of my house (kitchen, living room and dining room) are all warming:

Spiced Berries - Frankincense and myrrh waft beneath decadent berries to create a timeless scent.

My main floor bathroom is warming:

Clementine Clove: A bright medley of aromatic citrus with clove and a hint of balsam.

 

Upstairs is a slightly different story, not as fall as my main floor, but there are a couple reasons why...

 

First off, my daughter's room ... I allow her to pick out the fragrances that she loves to warm in her room herself. She has chosen to warm: Blueberry Cheesecake (of course) which isn't SUMMER but it also isn't FALL... she just LOVES her room smelling like cakes... her favourite fragrances are Blueberry Cheesecake, Happy Birthday, Sugar Cookie and Bananaberry.

 

My master bedroom... I love my room to be calm and relaxing, so my personal choices for fragrances aren't very overpower. Generally I warm things like By The Sea (from the spring/summer collection), or Zen Garden. This week, however, I did change it up to Just Breathe. This is simply because myself and my husband seem to be a little stuffed up, and the eucalyptus in this fragrance seems to truly help open up your airways :)

Just Breathe: Breathe deeply as soothing eucalyptus, zesty lemon, and a medley of mints comfort and rejuvenate

 

My upstairs main bathroom - I am also warming Just Breathe ... I tend to have the same fragrance in the bathroom as I do my bedroom, and the only reason is because they are so close together, and when I want something to smell a certain way, I don't want my fragrances mixing in the hallway!

 

Anyway, I cannot wait for my first order of my fall/winter fragrances to arrive - Shimmer will definitely become my new bedroom fragrance - it's smells very light, and I feel as though it will be a good addition to my "bedroom smellies".

Another im really looking forward to is Orange Amber, I have literally smelled this tester a million times, and I am totally in love with it for Fall.

My next few favourites: Pumpkin Marshmallow, Everything Nice, Crumb Top, Salted Caramel Cupcake, and of course Pumpkin Roll!

 

Who am I kidding though, I love pretty much alllllll fragrances!

Anyway, that's all for today!

I wish everyone a very great weekend!

If you live near me, its time to start bundling up a little and going on those nice crisp evening walks!

All My Love,
Brittany Gerrity
Certified Consultant
https://brittanygerrity.scentsy.ca

 





Scent Messages

 

Talkin' Scents 101
 Scent Messages & Memory 

 

As a Certified Consultant with Scentsy Fragrance, I often talk to my customers and hostesses about Scent Memory, and how powerful that concept is.

 

Have you ever noticed that a particular scent can bring forth a rush of memories? The smell of cookies baking (Scentsy Fragrance: Sugar Cookie: Warm, sweet blend of butter, sugar, and creamy vanilla.) might remind you of spending time at your grandmother's house when you were a small child. The scent of a particular perfume or cologne (Scentsy Fragrance: Shaka: Classically cool: rich sandalwood infused with a splash of bergamot and lime.) might remind you of a romantic partner with whom your relationship ended on a sour note.

 



 

Adding onto the concept of Scent and Memory, I want to touch base on something that I have found quite interesting, which is the concept of Scent Messages.

 

You're probably thinking, what the heck is a Scent Message??...

 

Well, its a similar concept to Scent Memory, meaning that when you happen to smell a particular scent, it evokes something that you remember in a personal way, however, research has found that you can actually alter your mood by evoking these memories.

 

When we smell, a chemical formula rises in the nose and lands on thousands of smell receptors which identifies them and forwards the information to the brain. The brain in turn then responds with “These molecules are configured in such a way that I recognize them as the smell of coffee which I associate with a great taste and a pick-me-up feeling. I think I’ll get up and have a cup.”

 



 

Scentsy Fragrance: Perk Me Up - Simply the most perfect cup of coffee you’ll ever experience. A strong brew of Guatemalan coffee beans and just a touch of hazelnut.

 

The feeling associated with, for example, coffee, reminds us of the feeling of a pick-me-up, or in other words an energetic feeling. Whether or not you actually have that cup of coffee is a choice you make on your own, however, the scent itself already worked in such a way as to remind you of the feeling of being awake and energized.

 

Much like motivational images or quotes that our sense of sight or hearing to encourage a change in behavior, scent messages also change the behavior connected to the scent.

For example, the scent of lavender (Scentsy Fragrance: French Lavender: Pure, herbal fragrance of wild lavender from the hills of France.)  sends the scent message that triggers feelings of relaxation. Once memorized by the brain in that sense, exposure to that particular scent can trigger that feeling at any given time. 



 

This has made researchers make great progress on Scent Therapy, and the study of how scent can manipulate and change the moods of a person.

 

Scent messages are precisely engineered to influence behavior. They work with the natural sensory system of the body of scent identification and response. The ingredients of a scent message do not enter the brain.... so no chemicals of any sort enter the brain whatsoever meaning... in a nutshell, there is no chance of side effects … only the message.

Scent Therapy is an exciting new technology that gives individuals personal control over enhancing moods and influencing behavior.

Pretty neat stuff huh?

I found it interesting anyway!! Another reason why I love Scentsy Fragrance! The power of scent is unbelievable, and unknown by most!

Now.... maybe I should try some scent memory therapy at home on myself.... how can I motivate myself with scent to CLEAN and DO LAUNDRY?? haha (maybe Scentsy Fragrance: Clean Breeze: White florals with a touch of spring; this is the scent of fresh, clean laundry.)

That's all for now,

All my love,
Brittany Gerrity
Talkin Scents 101

 



Fragrance Friday

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Scentsy Fragrance
Friday, July 4, 2014

 

 

 

 

This week I am featuring another from the Scentsy Fragrance Favourites!!

 

"NEWBORN NURSERY" - Fresh, clean, and powdery, this dreamy scent evokes memories of cradling your little ones.

Available In: Scentsy Bar, Room Spray, Travel Tin, Scent Pak and Scent Circle

This one is always a go-to #fragrance in my home! My daughter absolutely loves this one for her room! I cant keep this one in stock with her around, that's for sure! Perfect for the little ones in your life!

 

 



 

 



School Is Almost Out!

Creating Summer Memories
Through Scent
Talkin Scents 101

 

 

The end of the school year is right around the corner.... This is a very exciting time of the year for families, because its the best time of the year to plan family road trips, camping trips, and other memorable family events.

 

When it comes to memory, did you know that Scent and Fragrance plays a major role in remembering details of events?

The power of scent is truly amazing, and it will blow your mind when you start to smell Scentsy Fragrance testers and evoke memories that are so backed up in your mind that you didnt even know they were there!

 

Think about it....

 

You’re at the ocean with your family, building sandcastles and playing in the water, when suddenly you are flooded with memories of your very first family vacation to the coast when you were five.

 

Beach, By The Sea, Ocean, Havana Cabana

 

You’re on a hike in the woods and you smell something familiar, but can’t quite put your finger on it. Wait! That smell! It’s the same smell from summers spent at Grandma and Grandpa’s cabin, where you and Grandpa would hike for hours as he taught you all about nature’s beauty.

 

Thunderstorm, Tomato Vine, Serene Green, By The Sea, Peony Petals

 

Try it yourself!
Get a hold of me and my testers, and lets remember!!!

 

 

https://brittanygerrity.scentsy.ca

 

Brittany Gerrity
Certified Consultant

Fragrance Friday

Friday, June 20, 2014
Fragrance Friday
Talkin Scents 101

 

 

So I was out pulling the never ending weeds in my garden, and the floral smell got me in the mood to start warming this fragrance. Now, don't get me wrong, I am not personally a fan of overly floral fragrances, but something about this one just screams summer to me. Perhaps its because I was elbow deep in flowers and soil that sparked my interest in this fragrance, but in any case, I am beginning to have a new found love for the florals :)

 

 

 



 

 

Peony Petals... Yep that's right!

Available In: Scensty Bar, Room Spray, and Scent Circle

 

You cant get much more floral than THAT Scentsy friends, however, it does have that outdoorsy scent to it as well, which I personally think is what gets me going. I love the outdoors in the summertime... even though the outdoors doesn't always love me (beign allergic to the sun and all).

 



Thoughts For Thursday

I came across an article....
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Hey Scentsy Friends!

I came across an article posted/shared by a Scentsy Director on Facebook that I found quite compelling and interesting in regards to Scentsy Inc.

I suppose it was the title that "peaked" my interest.. "Has Scentsy peaked?" written by Zach Kyle ....

I thought, there's NO WAY that they've peaked in this business. I know that even though this company has grown to substantial proportions that they have plenty of room for growth.
Although Scentsy Inc. announced the discontinuation of Grace Adele this year, I do not believe that this is a cause for concern for the longevity of the company as a whole. You can read my post in regards to the discontinuation on my blog as well. Orville and Heidi make smart decisions, both for the business and for the lifetime of their Independent Consultants careers... if you know anything about the Scentsy Inc. background/history, you would understand how hard they had to strive and persevere to get this company even started in the beginning. They will not let something hold them back, and know where their best quality's are to focus on. (For those who don't already know this, Orville purchased Scentsy 10 years ago now and began his adventure on his own. Operating solely out of a shipping container on a sheep farm. He hand made warmers, and had to start the business from the ground up himself along side his beautiful wife.)

 

 

 





 

The article describes not only the hardships that Orville and Heidi Thompson incurred while getting this company off of the ground, but also where they are now. It also touches base on the "Pyramid Scheme" that is often thrown in the faces of those in direct sales. (On a personal note: I feel as though those who accuse these direct sales companies of this are the ones who don't even understand what the difference is between a pyramid scheme and multi-level marketing... * maybe that deserves a blog post all on its own.... *)

 

 

"The Thompsons have come a long way from the metal shipping container on the family sheep farm in Meridian, where Orville made the first Scentsy bars to package with the electric warming devices by hand. They've come a long way since they sold car-wash shammies, self-filtering water bottles and massagers in booths at fairs and home shows in Washington state while operating their first business, Event Sales."

 

 

Orville an Heidi completed the new construction of their $88 million headquarters last year.The 73-acre property has an outdoor amphitheater, fountain and more than 1,000 trees. This company is doing well, obviously and they aren't planning on going anywhere anytime soon!!

 

 

 

Anyway, I'm not going to go into too much detail about the rest of the article, because it was well written and deserves to be read itself.

 

So look it up on Google!!

In the end, Scentsy Inc. is not going anywhere....and I am SOOOO GLAD FOR THAT!!

 

"Orville Thompson said Scentsy will evolve by developing new products. But the original, linchpin products that have generated more than $2 billion in sales aren't going anywhere.

"The concept of fragrance delivered through wax heated by a light bulb will last as long as the government allows us to have light bulbs," he said. "There isn't a better way of getting fragrance.""

Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/05/04/3167695/scentsy-still-smells-success.html#storylink=cpy

 

Feel Free to check it out Scentsy Friends!

Brittany Gerrity
Certified Consultant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/05/04/3167695/scentsy-still-smells-success.html#storylink=cpy