The scent of a wood fire is one of those memory triggers that I always associate with this time of year. It's rich, warm and comforting, despite my mother's attempt at burning the house down. She only did it once, but once was enough - One chilly and damp British evening (is there any other kind, lol) she decided to get a fire going to warm things up. No kindling could be found, instead, the remains of a christmas tree were discovered and tossed into the hearth, closely followed by a match. Needless to say that seconds later the fire brigade was called to douse the chimney fire that was roaring like a jet engine, shooting up sparks and flames and billowing smoke. She personally apologized to every fireman who walked through the door.
Woodsmoke scented candles can now be found for those of you with less adventurous mothers, and make for a perfect hostess prezzie. The Henri Bendel Firewood scented candle smells delish and is available from Bath & Body Works, while the sophisticated hand-poured Diptyque Feu de Bois candle is available from Bullet.
