Happy Friday all!
I think we can all agree that one of the best things about this time of year are the scents of the season.
The spices.
The breads.
The crockpots.
It definitely initiates a hunkerin’ down mode.
I’ve already shown you what I think is the best thing to make your house smell like heaven, and today I have another DIY to add to your holiday aromas, albeit in a much more subtle way.
For this size of wreath, I sliced four apples. You want your slices to be thin so they dry properly.
Soak them in lemon juice for about 30 minutes.
Lay them out on a sheet and sprinkle a handful of cloves on them.
I do not have a picture of it, but you can also add a drop of vanilla to each slice.
Bake them at 200° for about 4 hours.
Let them sit out on a rack for a few hours – minimum.
If you can let them sit for 24 hours, that is best just to allow any remaining liquid to evaporate.
Poke a clove or two in each slice.
(If you want a stronger scent, you can add come cinnamon essential oil at this point. It is just my preference to leave as is.)
Then, using heavy gauge wire – you don’t want flimsy – string em’ up!
You can do it from biggest to smallest, but I just added them randomly.
Last step is to hook the ends together.
You now have a candle ring…
Or a wreath…
Or an embellishment…
It is a beautiful, organic touch to your holiday decorating and would also look great in the kitchen throughout the season.
Have a great weekend!
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Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Ooooo! Love this! Although I can hear Scott right now, “You left the oven on for how long and we can’t even eat it?!” LOL!!!!
I am SOOOOO doing this! I can just smell the baked apple from here! Thanks for sharing.
Jeanine
So cute! Imagine the aroma! Thanks for sharing!
I bet it smells as good as it looks!