A Christmas Story Party

I've always wanted to have a Christmas party...but this time of year is very busy for me, especially at work (no complaints!). But something happened to me last year that changed everything...most importantly, my perspective on life. I learned just how short it is and have decided to do most of the things I've always wanted to, but didn't make time for. So, this is the year I'm having that Christmas party, and decided it should have a Theme: A Christmas Story!

Being that it's my all-time favorite Christmas movie, I've been preparing this party for weeks. Yes, there is a leg lamp in my dining room window! I thought you might want some tips on how to create a warm inviting Christmas party atmosphere with fragrance.

In the kitchen I'll be serving up Randy's least favorite meal of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy. Now red cabbage is a big part of this meal, but I've opted to leave that out since let's face it, cooked cabbage doesn't smell very good! And, it can make people gassy. A no-no at a party. I'll be burning our Christmas Cookie Candle by Root in the kitchen as you always want the scents in this room to complement your food.

In the living room I chose Aunt Sadie's 1940s Santa candle because the movie takes place in 1939/1940. Plus the Santa scene is unforgettable. Ho! Ho! Hooooo!

I also added some unscented pillars around the room. I love the soft glow from a candle and think it adds a lot of cozy ambiance to a party. However lots of smells can conflict with each other, or you may have guests that are overwhelmed by too much scent. So, add some unscented candles into the mix.

In the powder room be sure to put Poo-Pourri on the back of the toilet! It is especially good for bathrooms without ventilation. You simply spray a few spritz's into the bowl before you do your business and no one will be able to tell what you did in there! It's great for guests, and really works! See it below in the photo. We also have gift sets available that come all packaged and ready to give - a roll of toilet paper with a poo-pourri spray.




Lastly I placed scented pine cones Outside my entryway door in a rustic container. Why outside you may ask? I did this so that before my guests even enter my home they will smell that Christmas Spirit! Also, the scented pine cones found in stores do not have ingredients listed. Since I am unsure what they are scenting them with, I personally feel it's safer to keep this item outside. You can find these at most craft stores.

 Some other things you can do is switch out your hand soap in your kitchen and powder room with Holiday scented ones. We have Holiday Greenery and Cranberry Cinnamon to name a few. You can also simmer your own home-made potpourri if you are not a candle fan. Fill a pot 1/4 full of water, add orange slices, cinnamon sticks, allspice, clove, cranberries, even clippings from your pine tree. Set the stovetop as low as it can go and make sure to add more water when it starts to evaporate.

May your holidays be bright and your home full of Christmas Spirit.

Cheers,

Danielle

Owner/Scent Expert

www.EverythingSmells.com