Christmas flowers and foliage for that festive scent

The right Christmas flowers and foliage can make all the difference when decorating your home for the festive season. By choosing flowers and greenery that have a special scent, you will help give your home that holiday smell. The sense of smell is said to be the most powerful of all. A single scent can trigger all sorts of memories and emotions. Here are some tips to help you give your home the perfect scent this Christmas.

Holiday flower arrangements

When selecting Christmas flowers and foliage, it’s not just about choosing the right colours. You also need to select blooms that will last and fill your home with the appropriate scent. Even if they have a subtle perfume, it can make a huge difference in that room. Roses and lilies are some of the sweetest-smelling blooms but you can always ask your florist for their seasonal suggestions.

Choose the right foliage

Combining the right Christmas flowers and foliage is essential around the holidays. Certain types of foliage have a particularly strong and soothing scent that is synonymous with the holidays. While you might be tempted to decorate with artificial garlands and wreaths, they will not fill your home with that festive scent. They can be used here and there but, if you want the smell of Christmas to fill your home, you should definitely include some fresh festive foliage to your home. You can add a wreath to your dinner table as your centrepiece or hang them just about anywhere in your home. You can even use wreaths to decorate lamps. A fresh Christmas tree is also an excellent way of bringing the Christmas spirit to life.

Light some candles

Scented candles are an excellent option when you want to boost the holiday scent in your home. Some popular scents include vanilla, cinnamon and mint. Essential oils can also prove highly effective and these scents also offer various aromatherapy benefits. Since the holidays can be stressful, soothing scents are just what you need to stay calm and focused.

Get baking

Along with the smell of Christmas flowers and foliage, you can also spruce up the smell of your home by baking. This is a particularly practical approach since you get the best of both worlds – a sweet-smelling home and delicious home-made treats! Consider making biscuits, cakes, muffins and similar scrumptious treats for your family and guests. You will also warm your home in the process.

When decorating your home with Christmas flowers and foliage, remember to schedule your flower order for as close to Christmas as possible. You can set up your artificial decorations early but your fresh ones should only arrive a few days or up to one week before Christmas. This will ensure that they are fresh on Christmas and even into the New Year.