Smell Words Emily In other words

In other words

Associated with renewal

Perfect for mornings

creativity and protection

"I wanted to capture the contrast of traditional culture and modern technology -- influenced by strong roots and rare earth metals

Smell Words Emily In other wordsDescribing a smell is an act of imagination. Smell Words is a place to begin. We lament that our vocabulary to describe scent is finite. Compared to the rich language we have for sight, sound, and touch, smell is sadly bereft. The mute sense, Diane Ackerman calls it. The one without words. Our words for scent are stolen from other senses. We rely upon the language of flavor, texture, landscapes, and weather. We talk about smells as though they are art