One common theme that our senses seem to pick up and bring memories rushing back is food. Scents of grandma's cookies, the fresh Christmas tree, spiced apple cider and the list goes on. Store bought candles, sprays and air fresheners are designed to deliver a chemical fragrance to help bring back the scents of past years. However, they do not always get the job done and leave a chemical smell in the air often.
This year try a fresher approach with these ideas:
Another way to help liven up the smells of Christmas awakening those memories of days gone by is by using simmering pots. Not only a replacement for air fresheners the DIY project will fill the entire home with a delightful aroma The scent is long lasting and even stays around a bit after the pot stops simmering. `Simmering pots are a great way to add moisture to the air. Leave on for a few hours replacing water as needed. The aroma will wafer through the house as well. Perhaps the worst part is having to clean the pot afterwards.
- 1 pomegranate, quartered
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp. nutmeg
- 3 tsp. ground cloves
retweet post here
shared at these linkups, parties and hops
shared at these facebook group linkups
No comments:
Post a Comment
I love comments so if you have a minute leave me your thoughts on the above post