Create a Cosy Home for Christmas with Skandinavisk: Explore Their Beautiful Collection of Captivating Scents
Ahh the beauty and cosiness of December! Freshly fallen snow twinkles like diamonds under starlit skies, while the crisp December air invigorates the spirit. The glow of red berries and robins alike and wellies by the porch. With December around the corner and only a few weeks to go until Christmas, make coming home special this winter and festive season by creating a cosy retreat. PJs on the moment you walk through the door after a long day at work, a warm cup of hot chocolate cradled in your hands, all snuggled up in a heated blanket with a captivating book. We’re all here for it!
Transforming your home into a cosy cocoon involves carefully curating a blend of beautiful lighting, layered cosy textures, enchanting scents, and personal touches. This year, discover the magic of Christmas through Scandinavian traditions. These countries embrace the season with unparalleled warmth and joy.
Skandinavisk has the most wonderful collection of scented candles that we’ve ever come across, meaning that every space, big or small, can have the twinkle of cosy Christmas nostalgia.
Founded in 2012 by curious souls Shaun and Gerry in Copenhagen, they created Skandinavisk by bringing together scents, Scandinavia and sustainability in one beautifully designed collection for body and home. The wonderful, warming collection harmonizes captivating scents, sustainability, and elegant design for your body and home.
Snö is the Swedish word for Snow
We have loved embracing the alluring scents from Skandinavisk. Their ‘Skog‘ candle- which from Swedish translates to forest must be our favourite- smells exactly like a Christmas tree. Scent notes being pine needles and fir cones, birch sap and woodland lily of the valley. Pair it with the Skog diffuser and your entire home will smell like Christmas morning.
Their ‘Jul‘ candle – which is the Swedish word for Christmas smells like baked gingerbread, spiced oranges and mulled wine. Another wonderfully cosy Christmassy scent!
Scents have an incredible ability to evoke memories and feelings, making them a powerful tool in setting a cosy and nostalgic feeling for your winter home. A simple start is to tie scents in with your candle arrangements, selecting those which give off winter fragrances such as woodland, cinnamon and spiced oranges or apples.
Whether it is for a night of gathering with family and close friends or spending some valuable solitary time relaxing, there is nothing more enticing than the glow & scent of candlelight. And we will definitely be re-using their beautiful glass candle votives as make-up brush holders! It’s a definite yes in our book!
Similarly, diffusing essential oils is a great way to fill your home with beautiful seasonal scents and promote relaxation. Popular choices include clove, orange, cedarwood, and pine, which evoke feelings of crisp woodland winter walks.
You can also create your own delightful, welcoming aromas by simmering a pot of water with a mix of spices such as cinnamon and cloves with sliced apples. Let the mixture gently simmer on your stove, and soon the warm fragrance will be enveloping your home, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for the colder months.
Winter invites us to embrace comfort, warmth, and a touch of nostalgia. And it’s the perfect time to create a cosy atmosphere in your home using scents, lighting, textures and a few other finishing touches to delight your senses and maintain an inviting space throughout the season.
