Sweet Holiday Scents
One sense that can have an overwhelming effect on our mood is the sense of smell. Warm folks up to the holidays with some simple tricks and get the most out of the time together.
Dried flowers and half a Cinnamon stick wrapped up in mesh cloth and tied with a thin ribbon make an instant potpourri. Cinnamon or flower scented oil is a convenient way to keep the scent strong. You can even hang a couple of sachets from the Christmas tree.
Pine cones are perfect for creating pleasant scents. Gently baste a pine cone with pine oil and it will retain the seasonal fragrance for some time.
Before adding the Christmas lights, spray the tree with the cologne of your choice (men’s cologne works best). You can usually catch the scent for a good while when standing next to it.
If you do not like conventional air fresheners, just spray a strong but stylish smelling perfume mist generously onto cotton balls and place them discreetly in different corners of the house. Places they can be hidden are; corners of window sills, under furniture, behind mirrors or pictures, under a chair or couch and so on. You can use scented oils in place of perfume if you prefer. You’ll be amazed at how quickly food and stale odors disappear and the house doesn’t have that “Supermarket Air Freshener Scent”.
To wind it all up, have wonderful smelling and tasting food. The smell of fine coffee is always a winner and don’t forget the aroma of a thick piece of chocolate cake!
Written by Delightful Biteful