Take a deep breath and try one of my ten ways to relax with lavender Put a few drops of lavender essential oil in a bath for a soak before bedtime. (The oil is not only soothing but mildly antiseptic so if you have any minor cuts or grazes it will treat them at the…
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Dried lavender as a wedding theme
Dried lavender lends a country feel to your celebration. Dried flowers such as dried lavender make lovely wedding confetti & decorations. If you are planning a country-style or vintage themed wedding, extend the feel by using dried flowers in the confetti, as table decorations, and even in favours. Dried lavender as wedding confetti Dried lavender…
How to make dried flowers at home
Air dried flowers produced at home Drying flowers in the airing cupboard It is quite straight forward to dry flowers at home, although results vary, so experimentation is always a good idea. Collect a bunch of your favourite flowers, tie together loosely, then hang upside down somewhere where there is good air circulation. The airing…
How to make a dried lavender wand
Making the Dried Lavender Wand This type of lavender wand is much less fiddly to make than a lavender bottle, and it is often more convenient as it can be produced year-round from dried lavender stems. However it is more brittle as the dry flowers may drop with excessive handling. You will need 13 dried…
How to make a lavender bottle
Lavender bottles are a beautiful and traditional way to capture the scent of lavender. The lavender bottle is a traditional French country craft not commonly seen in the UK. This style of lavender wand is referred to as a lavender bottle because of its shape. It is widely seen in France and America, but not…