"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.
