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The Makerista

I'm Gwen, a modern traditionalist who isn't afraid of color. Kansas City.

Bringing on the Holidays Without the Tree

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.



Dish Soap – anything to make hand-washing dishes more pleasant.

As I begin to consider holiday gifts, their candles would make the perfect something for a hostess or that woman in your life who already has everything.  And the packaging doesn’t require any gift wrap.  Simply lovely.  
Is there a scent that evokes holiday memories for you?  What are those memories?  
You can shop all of Thymes wonderful scents here.  

      

*This post is in partnership with Thymes.  Thank you for supporting the companies that make The Makerista possible.  Enjoy a free Fragrance Studio Sample Kit (includes 18 fragrances) with any purchase of $25 or more.

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Comments

  8. 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.