Here is a little trick that I learned long ago. It combines the visual pleasantry of bright, cheerful colours with spicy, sweet, and citrus olfactory sensations. It definitely adds a bit of a zip and zest to your surroundings.
Aromatherapists have long used this combination to stimulate energy levels while creating a calming foundation to soothe frayed nerves.
Pick up some citrus fruit - a combination of colours is always nice - limes, oranges, and lemons will do.
Next on hand you will have some cloves ready, but before poking them into the fruit you may wish to map out with a pencil the pattern of holes. Arrange the clove studded fruit in a favourite bowl and enjoy!
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