The DÔEN Scrapbook
Winter's Embrace
As the year comes to a close, we’re relishing in cold-weather delights—frost-flecked mornings, the warm glow of holiday lights, time spent with loved ones, and the anticipatory thrill of a new year ahead. See below for a few of the ways that we are savoring each and every warm, candlelit moment of Winter’s magic.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Holiday sounds to keep you in the cheeriest of moods. {Listen here}
Cozy at Home
Luminarias
A glowing tradition that transports us to brisk piñon-scented nights in Santa Fe. Make your own with simple tea lights (we prefer fake ones for peace of mind) and paper bags for an extra-special glow.
Pine Needle Tea
There is nothing more quintessentially Winter than the smell of pine. A simple herbal tea, pine needle tea is both immunity-boosting and cold-soothing. You can find it at your local health food store, or respectfully forage needles of your own—wash the needles, simmer in boiling water for 15 minutes, and steep.
Paperwhites
We adore the tradition of growing our own indoor paperwhites from bulbs—the wonder of watching them bloom never ceases to delight us. These also make lovely gifts for those with a green thumb.
Celebrations Abound
Eucalyptus Confetti
A festive (and fragrant) touch for any celebration. Make your own with fresh eucalyptus from your local grocer or farmers market and a hole puncher—a great activity for kids of any age.
Mulled Wine
We relish in evenings next to the fire cozied up with a steaming mug of mulled wine. A favorite recipe for this European tradition here.
Vintage Nutcracker
We love buying fresh nuts at the farmers market this time of year (K&K Ranch at the Hollywood farmers market has the best selection!) and keeping them in a bowl for guests to enjoy. Search on Etsy for vintage nutcrackers of all shapes and sizes.
Image Credits
{“Doe and Two Fawns” by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1882) // “Acanthus Leaves,” n.a. (16th-17th century) // “Cremorne Gardens, No. 2” by James McNeill Whistler (ca. 1870-80) // “The Lewitha” by John Dillwyn Llewelyn (1853-56) // “Madame Georges Charpentier (Marguerite-Louise Lemonnier, 1848-1904) and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe (1872-1945) and Paul-Emile-Charles (1875-1895)” by Auguste Renoir (1878) // “The Boulevard of Montmartre on a Winter Morning” by Camille Pissarro (1897) // “Still life with fruit and flowers” by Catherine Duchemin (c. 1630-1698) // “Ice skating on Lake Chelan, Washington, ca. 1900,” n.a. (c. 1900) // “The Marsh” by Anton Mauve (c. 1885-88) // “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, from the New Years 1890 series (N227) issued by Kinney Bros.” By Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company (1889-90) // “Iris” by Wilhelm Weimar (c. 1857-1917) // “Tall meadow rue. Nature’s garden,” n.a. (1927)}
