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Scents of the season... Winter



Fragrance is a simple pleasure and part of creating a beautiful home ~ after all, beauty should delight more than just the eyes. Each season brings with it its own olfactory wonders. My favorite winter scents are peppermint, balsam/cedar and cookies baking. There's something about peppermint that smells like winter to me ~ fresh, clean, cool. I like the balsam/cedar scent especially around Christmas, when the tree is up. And the scent of cookies baking ~ either real or from a candle ~ seems to warm the house during winter. Mmmm...
What are your favorite winter scents?


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  1. LauraJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I like the smell of cinnamon, bread baking and vanilla. :)
    And oh yeah... cookies too!!!

    ((Hugs))
    Laura

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  2. KoriJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I love the smell of pumpkin, but have to admit right about now, I'm moving on into the tropical scents! I love that first image of the peppermint ice cream, it looks delicious! Kori xoxo

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  3. LVJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I agree peppermint is a refreshing scent. I love plain old vanilla ice cream even in the winter. Have not tried the peppermint.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Now I'm hungry for some peppermint ice cream! ;-)

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  5. AmyJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    that is a nice way to look at the winter season.. Thanks for your Congrats..

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  6. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Oh my did you make that ice cream. Yum I want some now please!

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  7. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Bella, this is lovely. You've captured the essence of the Simple Pleasueres series perfectly, and you've managed to awaken all of my senses with this post. :) Love, love it!

    Like you, I find each season has a fragrance to match. Your favorites are some of mine, as well.

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  8. Elizabeth DianneJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I can almost smell our lovely home! Thanks.

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  9. Elizabeth DianneJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Sorry, I meant to say "your" not "our."

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  10. TrishJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Chai tea and a woodfire-that's winter to me :-)
    blessings..Trish

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I also love cinnamon - one of my favorite scents for the fall and winter. I also love the smell of pinyon incense, but haven't been able to find any for a while.

    Your post is lovely - it awakens the senses.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  12. Kellie CollisJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Cinnamon for me too! The peppermint ice cream looks heavenly! Have a gorgeous day, Kellie xx

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  13. JacquelineJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Did you make the ice cream? I bought the ingredients to make some this year but the time slipped away! I guess it is not too late and I need to use up those peppermint candies! It looks fantastic.

    For me, smells bring back a host of memories, and I love the smells of Christmas too.

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  14. It's Just DottieJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    So cheerful and beautiful on this cold grey day at my house !!!
    Smiles,
    Dottie

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  15. AngelJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Mmmmm...I love these all as well as the smell of a nice hot cup of coffee to go with those cookies! :)

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  16. DebbieJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    My ultimate winter scents are cinnamon, citrus, and cloves. I like to smell them the entire winter. I had never thought of peppermint. Hmm... I like the taste so I probably like the smell.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Bread baking...ginger snaps warm from the oven...peppermint tea....cinnamon and cloves, perfect scent of winter!

    Wonderful post :)

    blessings....M.

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  18. Nikki (Sarah)January 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    the smell of coffee anytime but love the smell of cookies filling the house...so comforting..

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  19. Laura@OutnumberedMomJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I think I'd like to drop by because those are some of my favorite scents, too. And if the cookies have cinnamon in them, I'm hooked! Great post.

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  20. KatiaJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Oh what a delightful post! I love the scent of evergreens, scented candle and cookies/bread baking, and apple pie.
    Blessings,
    Katia

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