There is more than one way to create ambience, any sense will do: sight, sound, or smell. And if you can use them all…even better!
Candles are the easiest and most common way to create ambience. In our modern society, candlelight is quaint and harkens back to a simpler time. That’s why many restaurants use candles on their tables. I use candles in every room at home to create a feeling of comfort and coziness, and of course to indulge in my chosen “smells.” I bought this candle at a thrift store for $1.99 and chose a “Christmas Thyme” Yankee Candle votive to put in it.
On the Kitchen Stove
Another thrift store bargain is this cd of French singers. I purchased it for $.50. I love old time Paris so this creates ambience for me too.
Thrift Store Find: Cd of French Singers
In my living room I continue the Paris theme with storage boxes and a picture of my grandfather in front of the Arc de Triomphe; he was stationed in Paris in WWI.
I Love Paris
SIGH…Can I stay home from work today??
Last Train to QVille 