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THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS: HOMEMADE POTPOURRI

One way to really personalize your living space is to whip up unique batches of potpourri, which will create visual and olfactory delights throughout your home. This site tells you everything you will need (and need to know) to make creative and colorful signature blends. What I particularly liked was their suggestion to use flower petals and items found in nature for the botanical portion of the potpourri. With autumn upon us, I couldn't help but think of dried, colorful, fall leaves, acorns, and maybe a sprinkling of sunflower petals. As you can see, the possibilities are endless. The sight also includes some clever ideas for creating holiday potpourris, like a special Valentines Day blend made with rose petals and scented rose oils. Oils seem to be the priciest item in this project, but don't worry, eight ounces of oil will lightly scent approximately 500 pounds of dry potpourri botanicals! What an inexpensive, powerful way to create just the right aura for your home.

Mon, 11 Sep 2000 04:18:51 -0700