I cut and gather the blossoms from my garden. It is a way to enjoy them a little longer.
The air is very dry here, so they dry quickly with the brightest of colors.
I place them in a jar with a very heavy lid, and add just a few drops of essential oil. I added rose and lavender, because mostly, that's what is in the jar, and I had these oils in the house, because I use them in a diffuser. One could use one they find pleasant. An air tight jar is best, but it is very dry here, so I didn't use a desiccant.
That's it.
I scoop some into a small bowl, and place it on the table beside my living door.
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Very lovely idea to create a such beautiful jar. I can smell your delicious potpourri
ReplyDeleteHugs Alessandra
Nice, and easy, tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Su! The pictures AND the product! Love it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! It's as pretty to look at as it is to smell!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend,
Carla
Beautiful - beautiful and the smell - also beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it smells delightful and it is definitely pretty! Enjoy a wonderful weekend. Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteThat is really so very lovely. Nice photographs too :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! The rose filled jar makes the sight magical!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea...it looks great and I am sure smells amazing!
ReplyDeleteStunning, my Beautiful Friend, that sounds such a lovely idea, during the Summer the flowers outside have really a short life, let's enjoy them inside our homes !
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely week, I'm wishing you all my best for the coming weekend, sending blessings on your Memorial Day ahead
Dany
So pretty and I bet it smells soo good. Have a great holiday week end.
ReplyDeleteKris
so cute jar of flowers
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely, dear friend. Wishing you a beautiful Memorial Day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi dear friend ,,, que lindas flores ,,Espero que tengas un buen domingo junto a tus seres queridos
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Gracias, Angelica. Tambien. xoxo Su
DeleteI've got the petals and the jar!
ReplyDeleteNow I just need to get the oils.
Thank you!
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xoxo
You are welcome, Cindi. Have fun. It's easy and pretty. xoox Su
DeleteThis is a very instructive idea for us that love to garden / thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love potpourri,
ReplyDeletethey make a room smell so fresh and pleasant.
Thanks for sharing how to do it,
I always buy mine.
http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com
I never knew making potpourri was so easy! Yours is so gorgeous - the pretty jar and the beautiful flowers. I would love to see pictures of your garden. I love roses, and our rose bush hasn't bloomed. I'm hoping next year the roses will come back.
ReplyDeleteI love love love this idea Su. I have so many roses and lavender around my yard these days. This is perfect for prolonging the life of my precious flowers. I have been collecting my rose petals to make a rose jam. Let's see how that goes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this fantastic and very simple idea. Who knew it was that
simple.
Hugs,
Janet
Oh, this is a clever idea, Su. I would love to give it a try.
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xo
That is so pretty, Su! And I'm sure it smells fabulous, too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Su...wonderful way to display pieces of the season!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful in the jar!! Love all the dried roses!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Debbie
xo
Thank you so much, Debbie. xoox Su
DeleteWhat a lovely and creative idea :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. xoxo Su
DeleteThe roses in your jar are gorgeous, like some vintage velvet rose corsages that women used to pin on their suits or trim their hats with. That dry hair is definitely a bonus, and having gorgeous roses in your garden to begin with.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dewena. They really do dry amazingly quick here, and I think that's why they are gorgeous colors. Have a wonderful week. xoxo Su
DeleteSuch a lovely way to extend the life of gorgeous blooms Su. Thank you for sharing your potpourri jar at Shabbilicious Friday. I'll be featuring it at tomorrow's party. Hugs ~ Kerryanne
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kerryanne. xoxo Su
Deletethe jar of flowers is so beautiful. the fact they smell good is a bonus, but the beauty is astounding.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! When you add the oils, do you shake the jar around or just drop them in? Am I asking too many questions? So sorry Su! xoxo Jen
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