I've been a tad quiet on the blog front lately. Sorry about that. Just life getting in the way - a sprained wrist one week and a cracked rib the next! Hopefully things don't really go in threes!
Because it's winter down here in New Zealand and today we're in the middle of a big wind storm, so i'm inside thinking about projects, but struggling with motivation.
A while ago when I was perusing Pinterest I spied a home made scent for the home made from lemons, rosemary and vanilla.
I have lemons and rosemary in the garden so ventured out into the wilds of the windy storm and picked 2 lemons and the rosemary sprigs.
I just used my regular vanilla that I use in baking. However, I did spy natural vanilla at the supermarket, so maybe that might be a really good product to try.
In the pot and on the stove until it heats to boiling point and let it simmer for a while. The fragrance is quite mild, but what I've just noticed is that when I go out of the room, and then come back in, the fragrance is really noticeable and quite gentle.
Something fun and easy to do on a wild and windy day.
Other ingredients you could try - oranges, cinamon, lavender. How about a beautiful lace handkerchief wrapped around sprigs of dried rosemary, or lavendar. Maybe even add some dried lemon balm or verbena.
Here are a couple of ideas I found on Pinterest I might look into.
Eucalyptus hanging in the shower! Great for the sinuses!
From Pinterest
I thought these were really interesting, but not sure what liquid is in the jars.
From Pinterest
Have a sweet smelling day.
Jane
PS sorry about some of the grainy pictures, not sure what is going wrong.
Also Jane, if there's a particular scent you like, for example lavender, you can purchase the essential oil. I apply it to the corner of my bed pillow, out of the way from where my face will be, and it's a great relaxant. It helps me relax and get to sleep. Jasmin is also good for the same thing. The possibilites are endless though.
ReplyDeleteI also use lavender on the pillow, must remember to get some more essential oil! Jasmine i haven't heard it being used in a similar way, will definitely try it.
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