Ophelia wrote:

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> "graham" wrote in message news >
> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> >On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks
> > > > and some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house
> > > > smell wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > >
> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the
> > > 3 in this pictu
> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> >
> >
> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are
> > beautiful.
> >
> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
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> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather
> have something like the ones you are making.

I make candles (as does my husband after I showed him the craft). It's
a simple and useful hobby.