Whether it is the scent of fresh flowers, vanilla bean or the smell of the ocean, comforting aromas immediately transport us to familiar places and set the mood.  Like many, I have experimented with wall plug ins,  spray air fresheners  to burning oils.  The smell was often nice, but the containers never seemed to match my decor or sense of style.

Casa di Francesca‘s  reed diffusers are a different case.  I was sent a sample by the company two months ago and put it to the test.  I have tried diffusers before and were typically let down because the scent was minimal and lasted but a few weeks.  In a house with soccer playing kids and stinky shoes, I need something that can mask the smell of our busy life.  I also wanted something that brought a clean, sophisticated scent, not something that said “cinnamon potpourri”.

Despite being more expensive than typical grocery store room fresheners one can buy for $5.95, the Casa di Francesca line met all my requirements.  Self described as capturing the “essence and aromas of the Old World”, reed sticks  infuse the scented oil throughout your home over time.

Upon setting it up, Rosemary Mint filled my home.  While it was strong at first (almost overpowering), the scent mellowed within days and it has been going strong for almost two months.  At $39.00 a bottle these are pricey, but I believe you get what you pay for.  I really like these Italian beauties and plan to give them as hostess gifts this holiday season.  There is a wide selection of fragrances in clear glass bottles that should please anyone’s sensibilities.

I was also impressed with the Italian Handblown Murano glass diffuser bottle.  Each piece of art is numbered and signed. They are simply gorgeous and would be a grand holiday gift if you were looking to splurge. ($125.00- 179.00 each)

Fresh citrus in a kitchen to sandalwood near your fireplace, or a lilac bouquet in your boudoir, scents make a difference.  Casa di Francesco do a nice job matching fine glass design with high quality long lasting scents perfect for any home.

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