Let’s face
it. You’re home looks so good this time of year! Why not make it smell just as
good? Here are some easy ways to do it!
Light a candle. The simplest way to get your home
smelling like the holidays is to light a candle in a Christmas scent. Whether
you choose sugar cookie, evergreen or candy cane, it will fill your home with
its nostalgic scent.
Simmer a pot. Start with a base of cider of just
plain water and add aromatics like cinnamon stick, pine, orange peel or cloves to
fill your home with scent. If you can boil water, you can make your home smell
like the holidays! Just remember to keep an eye on the water level and add more
as it evaporates. You don’t want to ruin that great mulled scent with burnt
pot!
Use fresh greenery. A Christmas tree is not the only
thing to give off the heavenly scent of pine. Kick it up a notch by hanging wreaths,
garlands or sprays and add to your table arrangements. The scent of pine will
fill your house.
Use essential oils. Drop a blend of calming essential
oils into your humidifier in the evening for an infusion of holiday scent.
Consider oils like frankincense, orange, pine or cinnamon.
Bake cookies. Is there anything better? Added
bonus – you get a tasty treat while making your home smell sweet.
Switch out your hand soap. Refill your soap pump with your
favorite holiday scent, whether it’s pine, gingerbread or cinnamon. It doesn’t
have to be fancy – Dial will do!
Change out the potpourri. Potpourri not only looks pretty, but it smells
great too! Swap out your bowl of decorative potpourri to feature your favorite
holiday scents.
DIY your own peppermint room spray. Add 20 drops of peppermint scented
oil to 8 ounces of distilled water and pour into a spray bottle. Spritz the
air, furniture and draperies for that candy-cane fresh scent.
Scented pinecones. Bring the woodsy scent of the
outdoors in with pinecones infused with oils to offer a natural, cozy aroma.
Use them in garland, a wreath or as a bowl of potpourri.
Now your
home not only looks good but smells good too. These tips & tricks can be
used for any holiday season – simply swap out the scents – pumpkin pie for
Halloween, cranberry or cinnamon roll for Thanksgiving, white chocolate for
Easter, you get the idea. Hope these tips help put you and your home in the
holiday spirit!
Angela Barrett, "A Different Kind of Real Estate"
Angela Barrett is a local REALTOR® in Lexington, SC. Every day, she has the privilege of working with Buyers and Sellers around and on Lake Murray - Lexington, Gilbert, Chapin, and Irmo. It is her goal to help every buyer find the perfect home, and every seller sell at the best price possible. Exit Real Estate Consultants opened its doors in 2008 and has been the local expert since. Angela says, "she works with a wonderful group at EXIT and is proud to be a REALTOR® for a company that prides itself on being a "family helping families."
What makes Angela different from other Realtors is her desire to combine a love of real estate with the truth. She may not always tell you what you want to hear but will ALWAYS tell you what you need to hear. Before getting into the real estate industry, she owned her own court reporting business for 14 years. She decided to change careers because it was her desire to help others with their housing needs in a way that was honest and truthful, a way that put their needs ahead of the sale. Her business is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of her client's Real Estate needs. She says the best part of her business is the people she meets and the ability to assist them throughout the process. Her goal is not only finding the hidden gem or selling at the right price but giving her clients peace of mind that they will work together through every detail.
Angela showcases her homes on her website and utilizes professional service providers to assist with her clients' buying and selling needs, including tips for staging and recommendations for painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors. She is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented, and she'll be with you every step of the way!
Angela made Lexington home 28 years ago. She is knowledgeable about the area and feels blessed to call Lexington her home. Angela enjoys showing her clients around “Miss Murray”, the Jewel of South Carolina, and when she’s not helping someone with their real estate needs, she enjoys going to the gym, running, spending time on Lake Murray, and a little photography.
Looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Murray area? Call Angela Barrett, who not only represents “A Different Kind of Real Estate" but also a different kind of REALTOR®.
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