Dried flowers projects
How to make potpourri, both modern & traditional methods.
Five DIY Christmas potpourri ideas made using natural fruit and spices Bring the scent of Christmas into your home this season! I’m all for natural botanicals, so here are five ideas for a Christmas scented home with a natural twist. You can buy everything you need from daisyshop.co.uk – just follow the link below! Decorate…
Using Lavender and Cedar as natural moth repellents for clothes moths I wrote a couple of posts back in 2012 about battling clothes moths and they’re still some of my most popular articles. They’re persistent little critters! What is a clothes moth? The scientific name of the most common UK clothes moth is Tineola bisselliella….
Valentines Day make 2023 – Scented rose buds I wrote an article about making rose potpourri on this blog some time ago. The general idea hasn’t changed much, but I’ve updated the potpourri recipe and tips in time for Valentines Day! Working in a dried flowers shop I always have some dried roses to hand…
Potpourri fetches top prices Potpourri has become highly sought after this year, and I was contacted by Jackie McCarrick for Flora magazine to discuss the trend. She mentioned designer brands selling potpourri for £80 to £125 a pack and asked me to comment. My thoughts are that designer brands will always charge more for things,…
Natural home fragrance There’s nothing quite like the spicy scent of Christmas, but these days there are increasing concerns over chemicals such as formaldehyde created by room fresheners and scented candles. Why not freshen your house using natural ingredients? Simply simmer your favourite fruits, herbs and spices in a little water. Natural home fragrance combinations…