DIY Potpourri

Bouquets are a wonderful way to brighten up your home. When they begin to lose their freshness often they are simply thrown out. However, there is a much better way to repurpose them by turning them into potpourri. This do-it-yourself project is easier than you may think and only takes a few simple steps. You can use a variety of fillers such as fresh citrus slices and

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dried herbs for the filler. It is likely you may already have everything you will need right at home. Creating a homemade sachet of potpourri to freshen clothing by placing into your drawers, or keeping a bowl out in the open can fill your home with an aroma tailored just for you. Potpourri also makes a lovely gift which is something to keep in mind as the holidays fast approach. The best part is, potpourri is reusable, and all you need to do is refresh it every so often with a spritz of your scent of choice. You will need a sheet pan, a spray bottle, parchment paper, flowers, your favorite essential oils, scissors, and fillers such as citrus, whole spices, or fresh herbs.

Begin by gathering the flowers you would like to use, whole flower heads or individual petals work for this project. The stronger the scent of the flower, the better it will work for your potpourri. Next you will preheat your oven to 200 °F. Use your parchment paper to line the baking sheet, and place the flowers onto the tray. Be sure to remove any stems or stray leaves. Spread the flowers into a single layer. Now you will add the sliced citrus, dried herbs such as basil, thyme, and lavender along with your whole spices such as cinnamon sticks, clove, or caraway seeds. Adding pine cones can also bring a festive look to your potpourri. Mix one tablespoon of water with 12-15 drops of the essential oil and spray the mixture onto your potpourri spread. You will then place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 2 hours. You do not want the flowers to burn but rather become delicate and crisp.

Once you remove the potpourri from your oven, you will give the mixture another spray of essential oils. When the ingredients have cooled to room temperature you can place it into a bowl or sachet, and refresh with the essential oil mixture any time you want to liven it up.

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