“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 carriers
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 bed, 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.