Monday, June 29, 2015

Scent-Sational Summertime

Summer is here, and Fall is coming fast. By now, you have noticed all the gardens in bloom, the backyard grills smoking, and the plethora of fresh fruit filling the grocery stores. It is a time of new summer smells filling the air, and simultaneously, you are likely feeling a little more relaxed on those hot summer evenings.


While you might think that these two facts are unrelated, you may be surprised to realize just how closely linked our emotions are to our sense of smell. A nice bouquet of flowers, a warm apple pie, or the scent of an ocean breeze can lift your spirits instantly.Therefore, the scents you have in your home can make just as big of an impression on you, your family, and your guests as the perfect accent piece or a new furniture set.

Out With The Old

Before you hit up the nearest Yankee Candle, remember that adding new scents without cleaning out the stale odors will just result in a masking effect that will have little impact in the long run. Instead, start with some basic cleaning. Vacuum the carpet, wipe down all the wooden surfaces, shake the dust out of all your rugs (note: make sure you do this outside), and really get into all the nooks and crannies. You’ll probably enlist your kids’ help to tackle the heavy duty messes, including the pile of gym clothes in your son’s room.


Once all the bad smells have been removed, then it’s time to bring in the scents you love.

Commercial Products

The option that may come to mind first is to purchase commercial scent products. These mainly include a variety of air fresheners. Many of these are designed to be long-lasting and include ingredients that work to eliminate any lingering odors that may have stuck around after your thorough summer cleaning.


However, there are those who forgo this option in favor of a more natural approach.

Candles, Waxes, & Oils

The variety of candles, melting waxes, reed diffusers, and essential oils that are out there can seem daunting to say the least, and while each has their own benefits, it ultimately comes down to your style, your home decor, and of course, the scent that makes you feel happiest or captures the mood that you want to create. Keep in mind, our sense of smell is also closely linked to our memories, so when making your decision, you may find a scent to evokes memories of a loved one, of a childhood memory, or even of a specific place and time.


Do-It-Yourself

Finally, after looking through all your options, you may decide to go completely natural and create your own solutions. This process could include making your own candles (for which there are an abundance of blogs, recipes, and guides from which to choose) or you could find simpler method for bringing the scents you love to your home.



Fresh cut flowers add a natural and bright feel to your home and can bring the scent of relaxing summer to any room. Additionally, you may decide to hit the kitchen, where you can either bake fresh cookies 24 hours a day (a little difficult, but if you decide to do this, then please invite us over) or you can make your favorite simmering pot. To do so, just warm a pot of water on the stove or in a crockpot and add your favorite ingredients (apples, cinnamon sticks, orange peels, nutmeg, rosemary, and so on).

No matter how you choose to freshen up your home, just remember that the right combination of furniture, decor, fresh scents, and family can transform any house, apartment, or condo into an instant home.

Monday, June 15, 2015

The Epic Sale is Here and Father’s Day is around the Bend

Father’s Day is just around the corner and Bel Furniture has plenty of ways to celebrate this year. Your dad deserves something that makes him feel appreciated, the king of his domain, the grand ruler of that one squashy armchair with the perfect placement in front of the living room TV. Get him a gift that doesn’t only say “I love you” but also “I know you.”


We started the Bel Epic Sale specifically for families that might not normally be able to afford the furniture that the heads of their households deserve. Maybe that one great TV console that dad loves is just out of your price range—we want to change that. We’ve slashed prices lower than ever this year to honor all of the amazing value that fathers bring to our communities.

We know that fathers make an impact in more than just their own households. They are the largest cheering section at the local little league games. They make sure that the family feels protected at night. They will pull over to the side of the road to help out a stranger in need.


Because of these people, amazing fathers, Bel Furniture’s Epic Sale is slashing prices down to the lowest you’ll see in a long time. We’ve got beautiful two-piece living room sets with a free recliner thrown in if you buy during the sale;


stately King and Queen bedroom sets that will make your bedroom reflect all of the love and effort that you put into keeping your house looking good;



daybeds and curio cabinets to make your space feel like home and show off your unique personality;


and awesome-looking bunk beds to give kids rooms that have maximum floor space for fun, toys, and play.



The sale ends soon, so don’t miss your chance to make this Father’s Day one to remember for you and your family!