Sophie Robinson (below). ‘I always have a real tree for that reason, and I love making pomander balls with oranges and cloves: it kills your fingers, but they smell great.
I’ll also start to introduce scented candles and room sprays around this time; I really like rich and woody smells such as pomegranate, fig and spices.
Those kinds of fragrances are really traditional – and to me they just say Christmas.’Another of Robinson’s last minute rituals is to bring in fresh foliage from the garden to decorate shelves, mirrors and picture frames.
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