"Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to
the delusions of our childhood days, recall to
the old man the pleasures of his youth, and
transport the traveler back to his own fireside
and quiet home!"
~Charles Dickens
Good morning! Often
we think "visually" when decorating, but sound
and scent both appeal to the senses, too, and
can help set the stage for the holidays.
Fa, la, la, la,
la: Dig out your Christmas music or
find a local station that carries twenty-four
hour Christmas music. Whenever you are at home,
make sure to turn on some Christmas carols in
the background.
Jingle all the
way: Adding jingle bells to your main
doors is another way to use sound in your
decorating.
Simmer Scents:
Kitchen potpourri is easy to make and a delight
to have filtering throughout the house. Place a
pot on the simmer burner of your range. Add
oranges studded with cloves and cinnamon sticks
to some water. Let the pot simmer on a cold
winter day, to infuse your house with spicy
aromas and a little extra humidity.
Candles:
Burn candles or use air fresheners scented with
cinnamon, cranberry, orange, pine, coffee,
cocoa, cider, or other scents loved by your
family.
For the birds:
Use bread dough to make circular wreaths. Press
wild-bird seed into the wreaths, then bake as
directed. Tie a ribbon and Christmas bow for
hanging. Decorate an outdoor tree for a
feather-friendly holiday.
Your Turn:
Schedule some time to implement one of these
simple tips to enhance your home for the season.
Today's
Affirmation: I enjoy all the senses of
the season.
