subject: Specifics Of Cinnamon Scented Sticks [print this page] Everyone loves the smell of cinnamonEveryone loves the smell of cinnamon. The scent brings back fond memories of warm-baked goods at grandmothers house. Research indicates that smelling cinnamon helps people feel more enjoyable. Even the ancient Egyptians used cinnamon which was transported long distances and it was highly prized.
Cinnamon spice and sticks originate from cinnamon trees in southeast Asia. The inner bark of trees is harvested to create the spice. When the bark is dried it is rolled into quills or tubes. It's also ground and used to flavor food. You will find different varieties of cinnamon trees, meaning the quills and tubes may have a wide variety of scents to improve the smell of your home. Cassia cinnamon is a medium brown color having a reddish tone, has less flavor and it is lightly scented. Ceylon cinnamon is light brown, has a sweet flavor and has a powerful scent.
Cinnamon is a fantastic way to create a home smell fresh and inviting. Cinnamon sticks can be found in different sizes. They are available in one inch, three inch, six inch, 10 inch, 12 inch and 16 inch lengths. They may be purchased in bags from various spice, home dcor and hobby companies. Often property owners wrap the sticks of cinnamon bunches in ribbons. Then the cinnamon stick bunches are displayed throughout the house, while releasing their lovely fragrance.
Another great way to display cinnamon sticks is to add silk flowers, such as roses with a ribbon tied around the longer cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon sticks can be put in vases or bowls on display in various rooms of the house too. Try using different size cinnamon sticks in craft items throughout the house. Find an use old picture frame and glue cinnamon sticks to the frame to give a great scent towards the home.
Add cinnamon sticks to flower or vine garlands around the house, such as on stair railings. Find some boxes made from wood and fill all of them with cinnamon sticks that poke in the top for a great decorative look. Purchase some terra cotta flower pots and glue the cinnamon sticks to the outsides of the pots, then plant a flower in the flower pot.
Another great way to use cinnamon sticks to improve the scent of your home is to purchase a pillar candle in any color the same size as the cinnamon sticks. Decorate the candle by using a hot glue gun device. Glue the cinnamon sticks facing outward of the pillar candle for a unique home design that smells great!
