It’s the coziest time of the year again! The holidays bring so much joy and warmth, especially into the home. It’s a time of year where it seems like things speed up and slow down at the same time. This is my favorite time of year to make my home extra cozy with holiday decor, layers, lots of textiles, and holiday scents.
I’ve talked about hygge a lot this year and tried to be intentional with incorporating important elements of hygee, such as, candles, textiles, seasonal elements, layers, and cozy corners into my home.
Similarly to last year, this holiday season I focused on ways to incorporate crafts and handmade decor touches. I love creating and collecting things for the home around the holidays that feel crafted and provide a nostalgic touch.
I wanted to share some simple steps for two of my favorite “diy” elements around this time of year, an orange garland and a simmer pot.
dried orange garland
- thinly slice 1-2 oranges (1 is plenty for one garland)
- dry each slice with a paper towel to remove some moisture
- place orange slices on a baking pan
- bake at 200 degrees for 3-4 hours checking occassionally to flip
- oranges will be done once slightly brown or harden
winter simmer pot
- add water to a pot or dutch oven
- cut and add 1 thinly sliced orange
- cut and add 1 thinly sliced apple
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- sprinkle of cloves or nutmeg
- splash of vanilla extract
- add a handful of cranberries
- for an extra touch, add rosemary or pine
- bring pot to a boil and lower to simmer for 30+ minutes
wishing you all happy holidays! x
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