Trend Watch: Scratch 'N Sniff Decor

I always love discovering the new trends of today's design. Often times, they pay homage to things we loved as children, whether it be rubber-inspired products, animals or, in this case, scented items. No, that's not a typo. Today we're rounding up the best of fragrant accessories. And the best news of all -- Chocolate is home design's next big trend.

1. Chocolate Scented Postage Stamps, $8, La Poste Timbre
Not only do these bad boys look like chocolate, they smell like chocolate too. Here's to giving your postman one more reason to "forget" to deliver yesterday's mail.

2. Chocolate Scented Calculator, $7, The Lighter Side
As if you need another distraction from work, this yummy calculator (that really works!) re-defines the phrase "number crunching."

3. Chocolate Scented Throw, $60, Owen Lawrence
Who says you can't indulge in sweets before bed? Cuddle up to dark chocolate every night... without the added calories.

4. Chocolate Scented Wallpaper, approx $150 per roll, Flavor Paper
Have a chocolate craving? Look no further than Flavor Paper, creators of custom-scented wallpaper in fun flavors like Tutti Frutti, Cherry Forever and B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Of course, the scents don't stop here. You can find scented decor in flavors that would make Willy Wonka himself candy-apple green with envy. But why the sudden shift to a world of scents?

Turns out that in a recession, perfume sales soar. And we all know the stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy. Put the two together and boom -- instant product success amidst a tough economy.

Of course, it's just a theory. But don't be surprised if you start smelling more than a deal from your local design shops...

Read more of today's top trends:
- Mustache Decor
- Inspirations: Totally Nautical
- Wallpapers that Trick the Eye