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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Natural Scents and Fragrances – Pomander Balls

27-Feb-10

Pomander balls—fruits studded with cloves—are natural air fresheners and moth repellents, yet they can be enjoyed simply for their beauty and scent. These fragrant globes of citrus and spice are thoughtful small gifts that can be made by anyone. They cost very little and last a long time. Start with a perfect piece of fruit—a [...]

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Natural Scents and Fragrances – Herbal Pillows and Sachets

27-Feb-10

This delicious-smelling herb potpourri, meant to be stuffed into a pillow, gives you a superb way to enjoy natural scent on a large scale in your home. Because many of the ingredients are left whole, the stuffing has enough bulk for plump toss pillows for a sofa. Smaller amounts can fill napping pillows for your [...]

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Natural Scents and Fragrances – Special Occasion Potpourris

10-Feb-10

A potpourri scent for your home is one of life’s pleasures, so you may want to try different ones to mark the change of the seasons, holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries. You can make the simplest potpourri by drying, and mixing with spices and oils, whatever flowers you have blooming in your garden or pick up [...]

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Natural Scents and Fragrances – Potpourris

07-Feb-10

There are two types of potpourri, moist and dry, but the dry version is more popular because it takes less time and effort to make. Dried flower blossoms, herbs, and spices chosen for their scent and muted colors are the dominant ingredients; seeds, woods, mosses, roots, resins, and the essential oils extracted from these are [...]

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Natural Scents For A Winter Weary Home – Potpourris and Pomanders

02-Feb-10

There is something nostalgic about spicy pomander balls and jars of fragrant floral potpourri that make any room instantly cozy and inviting. Perhaps it is the memory of a grandmother who was always surrounded by an aura of lavender, or remembrances of childhood days helping in the kitchen. Whatever your special memory, you can recapture [...]

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