Holiday Shopping: Pomanders and Potpourri Gift Ideas

Pomanders started out as small cloth bags that people either wore to hide body odor, or hung in a room to mask unpleasant smells. The cloth bags are still around, though people generally don’t wear them anymore. ( – Too obvious?) Instead, a non-cloth (ceramic or glass) pomander is filled with fragrant blossoms, herbs, and spices, etc., and can be found in the rooms of private homes and public buildings.

These containers can be very beautiful. Much like paperweights, one could consider pomanders as precious objets d’art (objects of art). It can also very enjoyable to create your own potpourri scent fillers and place these containers in different places throughout your home. People often fill them with dried rose petals, jasmine, lavender, eucalyptus, and various other aromatics. 

What is your favorite potpourri mix of scents?

Do you have a favorite pomander you fill with your favorite combination of scents? 

Pom1 ~ Royal AlbertRoses Dove Bird Pomander by Old Country

Pom2 ~ Christmas TreePomander Ball Ornament by Spode

Pom3 ~ New PrimitiveFarmhouse 6 CHRISTMAS POMANDER ORANGES Fake Orange Bowl Filler VanNimwegen

Pom4 ~ Gilded Scented Pomander – Thymes Frasier Fir (Alternate shopping link)

Which Cool Gadgets Are on Your Wish List?

“The name’s Bond. James Bond.” Who doesn’t love James Bond? He’s a secret agent. Everybody likes secrets. Plus he’s handsome. Definitely not hard to look at. But what or rather WHO do people really love about Mr. Bond? They love Q! The guy who invented all of those cool gadgets that James Bond uses when he goes on a mission for Her Majesty’ Secret Service. Admit it. Some of the most memorable scenes in the James Bond films are when he visits the Q Branch and he’s given a demonstration of the various types of gadgets he will be needing in order to successfully complete his assignment.

People love gadgets, don’t they? After all, most people never grow up. The child is always in their heart. And what does a child love? TOYS!!! Kids love cool toys to play with and GADGETS ARE REALLY COOL TOYS!!

Most popular gadgets these days are not just toys though. They’re used for serious purposes. Not to accomplish a secret government operation. But many gadgets either address home security and safety or they address one’s health, such as fitness trackers or other wearable technology. Me? I rather fancy entertainment-related gadgets with Bluetooth technology.

Most gadgets these days are described as “SMART”.

“SMART is a mnemonic acronym … The letters S and M generally mean specific and measurable. Possibly the most common version has the remaining letters referring to achievable, relevant, and time-bound.” (Quote Source: Wikipedia)

I love SMART technology. Whoever invented it was very smart!

One of the most popular gadgets selling right now is a small wireless smart camera that has night vision and 2-way audio. Another popular item is a smartwatch that tracks heart rates and other health indicators, and it has a lot of other apps. You can even use it to call a cab!

Do you like to buy gadgets?

What kind of gadgets do you buy OR what kind of gadgets are on your wish list?
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Content previously published at Virily.com