Posts tagged: potpourri
Curbly Video Podcast: How to make aromatherapy 'sweets'
By DIY Maven
Aromatherapy 'sweets' are fun and easy to make. Great for your mom or mom-equivalent on Mother's Day or as bridal or baby shower favors, they would make a great addition to any lingerie drawer!
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What you need:
- a candy mold (2 bucks at Michaels)
- acrylic craft paints and paint sealer
- paint brush
- 1/4" fabric ribbon
- craft glue
- aromatherapy oil (I used lavender oil)
- Plaster of Paris
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7Homemade Air Fresheners.
By ChrisjobVacuum. Squeeze a bit of fresh lime or lemon juice in your vacuum's bag before sweeping your carpet.
Extracts. Combine vanilla, almond, or other extract with a cup of water, and spritz with a spray bottle about your living space.
Vinegar. Simply place a bowl of vinegar in the living room, kitchen, bathroom, etc, and let it sit while you're away for a few hours. When you return, the vinegar smell will have gone away, taking other odors with it.
» READ MOREEasy homemade simmering potpourri recipes.
By DIY Maven
It’s that time of year when we might hanker for the scent of something warm and spicy emanating from the kitchen. If you don’t have the time or inclination to actually make an apple pie or cinnamon rolls, how about throwing together some simmering potpourri?
Spicy Simmering Potpourri
- 1 oz. can cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces
- 1 (1.12 oz.) can whole cloves
- 1 (1.25 oz.) can whole allspice
Mix all ingredients in Ziploc bag or airtight c » READ MORE
Modern Potpourri?
By ChrisjobI really get into the change of the seasons, and though it's not autumn yet, it's gonna be quite soon.
I appreciate a seasonally-scented home, but dried flowers and nut-ish things don't really suit my design aesthetic. I have pretty bad allergies, so only the natural-ist of candles are safe, but you can't leave those burning for long periods of time.
So, is there a modern solution to make one's home autumnally-aromaed? Or a tricky way to hide the e » READ MORE