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Handcrafting Holiday decorations is one of my favorite things to do. It is usually pretty inexpensive and there is some type of gratification that comes along with making things yourself. With that said, lets talk about Pomanders. I like to use oranges with cloves. Alone the smell is wonderful, but combined with the aroma of a fresh cut tree in your home, you have created something almost magical. The smell of the holidays.
Pomanders fairly simple to make. You will need oranges, cloves, a large needle, wooden skewer, or even a nail and ribbon. Then carefully poke holes where you want to place your cloves. Push the cloves gently into the orange. You may also like to make pretty patterns, or spell things out such a s”JOY” or “NOEL”. Be creative. I like to make a simple centerpiece with mine and display them in a decorative bowl. You could even hang them with ribbon. Enjoy the delicious smell all season long. How do you decorate your pomanders?
