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How to style a round coffee table

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If you are bold enough to forego the basic square coffee table for round, kudos! It takes a confident person to think outside the design box. But you might wondering, how the heck do I style this thing?  Fear not, the round coffee table is actually just as versatile (if not more!) when it comes to styling. Now, you might have a very specific decor style in your home - maybe farmhouse is your thing or high glam. Whatever your style, there are a few things to keep in mind when adding that extra layer of decor to your space. First off, there are no "rules" to how you style your table. That's right, if you take a look at...

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The best scents for your home

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Scent is one of the most important things to consider when you welcome guests into your home. Think about it, certain scents can bring back memories from decades ago. I still think of roll-on glitter from the Claire's jewelry store when I smell specific kinds of vanilla scents. It was my favorite accessory as a 10 year-old banned from wearing real makeup. Scent and memory are more closely tied than maybe any of our other senses. That's why it's so important to make a great first (or third) impression when someone enters your home. The scent they pick up will be associated with their experience and with you personally. With so many scents to choose from, there's a lot of room...

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Are your candles toxic?

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Many people don't understand what a common household candle is made from. We want to shed some light on ingredients and what to look for in your next candle.

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Best non-toxic skincare products

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Not only am I passionate about non-toxic, natural candles - but also the products I use each and every day, which is why I've rounded up some of my favorite skincare products and brands that boast natural, non-toxic, and organic ingredients.  I should start out by stating that it took a lot of trial and error before I really found the products that are working for me now. With that said, I change products seasonally so this isn't always the go-to list. My skin type is sensitive, dry, and I do suffer from the occasional adult acne outbreak (hormones!). This is what's working for me now. Tata Harper's Hydrating Floral Essence I am a pretty serious Tata Harper fangirl. Not only are the...

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About Pomeroy 142

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Hi there! I think it's important to let you all in on our "why" - what prompted the creation of a natural candle company and our goals for the future. My name is Megan and I am the candle maker behind the scenes pouring each candle here at Pomeroy 142. I've painstakingly measured, mixed, and melted the candle that shows up on your doorstep. Each candle is guaranteed to be free of harmful chemicals because I believe that as a consumer, you deserve the products that you bring into your homes to work in harmony with your body, not against it. If you were to have met me ten years ago, you would have witnessed me using big brand cleaning products, ingesting...

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