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Blogmas Day 10: Scents


Elflings,

Today you learn about my love of scented candles. And Christmas things, but for the past 10 days I've rambled like an elf so you already know about the whole Christmas love. But, oh well, we continue. I'm currently sat with a fudge hot chocolate, with marshmallows, in my big Harry Potter mug with a gingerbread candle lit and oh, it's ever so cosy. I also just ate my Dad's last mince pie, oops sorry.

One thing I adore about Christmas is the candles that just magically appear and make your house smell divine. I'd love to have them all over the house but my doggy isn't a fan so they remain in my room. I have managed to build myself up quite a collection over the years though so it isn't too bad. I don't really know what it is about them I just love smelling a candle and being all "It's CHRISTMAS" (inset Noddy Holder shouting it at you, right here). So, without further ado I shall ramble along all merrily about candles.

THE FIRST...is called Gingerbread and is by Sublime Candles by Helen Morgan and honestly it's amazing. Not only does it smell heavenly but it also has sparkles and glittery stuff and everything I love in life. I found this at a craft fair in October at Dobbie's Garden Centre, I was spoilt for choice but eventually decided on the gingerbread one because to me it just smells super Christmassy but also in quite a subtle way. I don't even know. I just love how this is handmade, and so much effort has gone into making it look the part as well and I just think it's lovely. It's definitely creating a pretty sweet smell in my room, get it...sweet...gingerbread? Nevermind.



YANKEE CANDLES. Now, who doesn't love a good Yankee Candle? They're incredible. I adore them completely, but I'm a student, a poor student at that so can never really afford to buy them often. So when I dragged Jack to Meadowhall on Black Friday and saw a Christmassy one in the sale, it was mine. It's called red apple wreath and has more of a festive smell to it, it isn't burning right now but it will be very soon and I can't wait. I love Yankee Candles all year round but I especially love their Christmas range.



Now, you don't have to splash out on a fancy super expensive candle to get all festive. Glade do equally great scented candles and it has the true candle smell of Christmas, that may only make sense to me but still. It's also in a cute festive little jar so what isn't to love? However, if you really want just skip the candles. Air freshener. There's festive ones!! (I obviously have some). You could also search on Pinterest for some really cool ideas of how to make your own festive scents.

Until tomorrow,
Lia x
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