I always have mixed feelings when it comes to early Christmas decorating. On the one hand, I like to put quite a bit of time and energy into holiday decor, so I hate for that to only lasts a few weeks. But on the other hand, I don’t like to begin so early that I’m over it by the time Christmas arrives. I actually prefer to leave my tree up well into January, because it’s those dreary winter evenings that need a bit of sparkle. Did you know the twelve days of Christmas technically start on Christmas day?
But there is still that itch to start getting festive before Thanksgiving. Instead of pulling out the tree and tinsel, I’ve found a better way to feed my holiday spirit and that’s with scent.
The older I get, the more I realize how important smell is. Smells are more memorable than any other sense, and the holidays are filled with memories one hopes to remember. My favorite smell this time of year is pine. It evokes thoughts of tree-trimming, cookie-decorating, and family from afar gathering for fun and food.
Living in the cabin this year doesn’t allow much space for holiday decor, but I have room for a few wintery touches and some everyday items in a special scent. Thymes graciously sent me their collection of Frasier Fir products, and I have to say – I am impressed. The containers are beautiful and the scent is like a glimpse of fresh-cut Christmas with every hand washed and candle lit.
Julia Konya says
Such pretty photos once again.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Julia!
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
I have that scent and it is pretty amazing 🙂 It definitely makes you feel Christmas-y 😉 xoxo
Audrey @ Oh So Lovely says
i am obsessed with this frasier fir candle. my mother-in-law gives us some each year, and i even have the car freshener. i can't get enough…year round. 🙂
themakerista@gmail.com says
A car freshener? Sounds amazing!
Bethany DeVore says
I have that candle and it smells wonderful. We have a fake tree so I love having a scent that smells like a real Christmas tree!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Agreed! We always have a fake tree too, but I have to have that fresh smell. 🙂
Megan // Honey We're Home says
Gwen! Your photos! #drooling I'll take two of those candles!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
THe packaging is gift ready for sure. And I can only imagine how wonderful it smells!! Love the pictures of the cabin.
Albertina M. Cisneros says
So pretty!! The packaging is so festive. They would make fabulous gifts. And your styling is flawless like always!
Tuelean says
Very Nice ! Well, the smell that reminds me most of the Christmas holiday is the fresh one of the mandarin skins we put on the edge of the fireplace.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Oh, sounds lovely!