Home Is Where The Warmth Is

We are all at home a lot during the winter, making your home cozy is so important...

it will evoke the feeling of 

"I love being here during this special season".

Starting with the most important element to me...does your home smell good?

This potpourri is so easy to put together and it will make your home smell amazing.

The best part is, 

you can use almost anything you have on hand. 

I think citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon are the three best ingredients to include.

I found this recipe on Half Baked Harvest. 

 

One orange, 2 apples, 5 cinnamon sticks, a bunch of rosemary,

1 and 1/2 cups of fresh cranberries, vanilla, cinnamon and cloves.

I let this simmer on the stove all day and the house smelled amazing!

Candles and scented oils work well also.

I also make sure the bathrooms are well stocked with small, but ample toiletries, that visitors may need.

Magazines, water bottles, small individually wrapped snacks, tissues and much more.

I think "these little gestures" allow your guests to know you want them to be comfortable and have a wonderful time.

Clear lights always add warthto a room.

I keep lots of pillows and warm blankets out on the couch, 

 I also keep extra blankets in my storage ottomans, so we have lots to keep us warm and comfortable.

I have a lot of scrapbooks, I keep them available and open to encourage visitors to look through them.

It's also nice to have a selection of current magazines on hand.

Be sure to keep your snow shovel by the front door,

so you're ready, when that first snow comes!

And remember all through the dark cold weather, everyone enjoys a warm cup of coco.

Be sure and have the ingredients on hand.