The Floral Industry’s Dirty Secrets

Where do flowers come from?  What has happened to those flowers prior to getting here?  Have those who grow the flowers been paid fair wages or treated well?  Are the flowers you purchase toxic? If...

Air Fresheners are Bad for Your Health – But There’s a Solution

Whether it’s as a finishing touch after cleaning or to help mask a bad odor, room sprays have long been a go-to for freshening up the home. However, while conventional room sprays may eliminate odors...

The Ingredients Hiding in Spring Scented Fragrance

With the arrival of Spring comes warmer temperatures, longer days, and bright and floral scents! Citrus and floral notes abound, especially in Spring scented products. The store shelves are full of Lavender, Lemongrass, Sea Salt,...

Palo Santo: Our New Favorite Non-Toxic Wellness Ritual

Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) is a new addition to our Fontana family of home-scenting options, but the aromatic wood has been valued for its therapeutic properties for centuries. In fact, palo santo literally translates to...

The Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Laundry

Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are commonly used to soften clothes and leave it smelling fresh. However, it’s important to know what chemicals are in the products that you use on your clothing. Learn about...

What's Really In My Favorite Holiday Candles?

Would it even be the holidays without the aromas of fresh cut Christmas trees, bayberry, peppermint candy canes, gingerbread, and sugar cookies baking in the oven? Just thinking about these scents gives you a holly...

Improving Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

We all understand the dangers of outdoor air pollution. When outdoor air quality is poor, many of us, particularly those who are most at risk, remain indoors, believing the air we breathe inside our homes...

What’s In My Favorite Fall Scented Candle?

  It happens every year at the first hint of cool air, shorter days, and a tinge of color in the trees; just like that, there is Pumpkin Spice everywhere! Pumpkin Spice lattes are served on...

A Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Candles

 Nobody wants to spread toxins in their home. Yet, the general belief is that candles are non-toxic and completely safe. Unfortunately, many candles continue to contain toxic ingredients and other potential irritants. The trouble is,...