AQUiLA MAGAZINE
WINTER WILD
GET STARTED
PHASE ONE : Set up the grotto structure
Find a safe space to build your grotto , then set up two rows of two chairs , with the backs of each row facing the other . Then , drape a blanket or sheet over the top of the chairs , so you end up with something which looks like a tent . On the chair seats , weigh the blanket / sheet down with heavy books . If it ’ s easier , you can also use other
pieces of furniture to drape the blanket / sheet over , such as sofas or a table . When the grotto is set up , cover the ground with soft things to sit on , like cushions , pillows or a duvet .
PHASE THREE : Finishing touches
Using your super interior design skills , decorate your grotto with some finishing touches to make it extra cosy . You could use battery-powered fairy lights to create a welcoming glow , you could line the edges with sparkly tinsel , and maybe you have some teddies or toys to keep you company . What else could you add ? Once your mini indoor winter wonderland is complete , snuggle up and feel the magic !
PHASE TWO : Create your scented pomanders |
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To fill your grotto with a gorgeous , festive smell , you can |
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make scented pomanders . For this , you will need four |
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oranges , and you must safely make small holes all over |
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them with an old pen or a toothpick . Then , fill the holes |
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with fragrant cloves , so the flowery ends poke out . If you |
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like , you could make drawings with the holes , like stars , |
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so these can be seen when the cloves are inserted . When |
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you are finished , put your pomanders into a bowl , which |
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can then sit in your grotto and make it smell lovely ! |
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HARVEY WOULD LOVE TO SEE
YOUR GORGEOUS GROTTOS !
Send photos via the AQUILAnauts ’ Page of the AQUILA website , and we ’ ll share as many as we can .
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© AQUILA MAGAZINE . Written by Liam R . Findlay |
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