The cool scents of fall are wafting in through the window, but they can only go so far toward freshening up your entire house. My opinion? Nothing cuts through musty smells and adds intriguing ambiance like incense. Here are the best places to get it:

The 300-year-old company behind Shoyeido.com sure has its bases covered. The fine natural incense found here come in scents with titles like Peace, Hope and Love. And the odors attached definitely measure up to their names, blending smells from sandalwood to chrysanthemum in sticks, cones, sachets, wood chips and more. And the prices are extremely reasonable.

Who knew Target.com had such an incredible incense collection? Find a variety of scents, shapes, colors and stands, in addition to the Ilio scent diffuser, which looks a lot like incense. Shop Target.com and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Learn all about incense and even make your own using the books on the subject at Walmart.com. Titles include "Incense and Its Use from Ancient Times," "Sachets, Potpourri and Incense Recipes" and "Incense and Scent in the Home." You can also buy incense here and earn a 2% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on your purchases.

Check out yet another site by a long-time Japanese incense expert: NiponKodo.com, where you'll find wisteria, pomegranate, jasmine, sandalwood and dozens more fragrances, including Fragrance Memory scents like City Style, Mountain & Forest and Exotic Nature. Nippon Kodo's Tea scents are some of my favorites, and the Herb & Earth line is incredibly natural and delightful, just the way incense should be.

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The weather for backyard barbecues is coming to a swift close for some of us. That just means our cocktail hours and holiday parties are moving indoors. And we still need lovely serving plates, platters and bowls to complement our favorite recipes.

Cooking.com has glass, wood and metal serving ware in all shapes and sizes. Find platters for bread, stands for cakes and muffins, bowls for salads and pasta, trays for cheese and a whole lot more that makes this site more than live up to its descriptive name. Shop Cooking.com right now and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Target.com lets you shop serving trays and bowls by color, and boy is there a rainbow of hues and styles available. Find dozens of materials and patterns in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and well beyond. Fill your virtual shopping cart with colorful new serving ware and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

SurLaTable.com offers gorgeous cherry, maple, acacia and bamboo wood bowls perfect for serving salad, plus vibrant Mexican pottery serving platters, woven bread baskets and hand-painted Italian ceramics for all your serving needs. Shop SurLaTable.com and rack up your 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Now all you need are a few new recipes worthy of such lovely platters and bowls!

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Nothing brightens a day like flowers. These rainbows of color add delightful scents and a hint of nature to enliven just about any environment. Why wait for someone else to order a bouquet for you? Get your own at one of the following sites:

Not sure where to begin? Start with the flower facts on Teleflora.com. Read amazing details about the best flowers for special events, plus birth flowers, flower care, flower meanings and so much more. Then shop for flowers by occasion, category or price. And earn a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on all your beautiful purchases here.

Check out 1800Florals.com for incredible arrangements in all price ranges. Scan the home page for the site's suggestions in the "Picks of the Week." Read about wedding flower tips and trends. Learn how to arrange flowers on your own. You can also sign up for the reminder service, which helps you remember when to send flowers in the first place. Even send free virtual flowers through an e-card. And earn an impressive 12% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when you shop here.

Then stop by AmericanBlooms.com for even more breathtaking floral choices. Check out the top 12 bestsellers. Complement your floral gift (for yourself or someone else) with candy, cake and other gourmet fixings. Even find gift baskets and flower arrangements made especially for the fellows. You'll earn a 8% rebate from ConsumerClub.com as you make someone's week with flowers.

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