Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. I made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. Thank you. Gwen genhow@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Hey Gwen, I would guess the classic of " rose " scent or lavender would be good for valentines day along with patchouli because it is suppose to invoke the passions of hot steamy love making..... bahaaaaaaaaaa and combo of lavender ,patchouli and amber...very yummy and romantic sandalwood and rose...yummy too. sandalwood and lime !! that's all I can think of right now.. Lucinda Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Living Healthy! Living Well! http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs Re: Potpourri > I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good > scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. I > made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. > > Thank you. > Gwen > genhow@... > > > > is brought to you by the folks at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such! > Over 700 herbs & spices, soapmaking supplies, recipes,books,citric acid and more! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 How exactly would you make potpourri?? Anyone know?? dollgirl619@... Re: Potpourri > > > > I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good > > scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. > I > > made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. > > > > Thank you. > > Gwen > > genhow@... > > > > > > > > is brought to you by the folks at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and > Such! > > Over 700 herbs & spices, soapmaking supplies, recipes,books,citric acid > and more! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 AUTUMN POTPOURRI Some essential oils to use for autumn include: Bergamot, Sandalwood, Allspice leaf, Bay-laurel, Cinnamon, Clove, Orange, Nutmeg, Cedarwood, Cedar, Ginger & Cypress. To make an Autumn Potpourri gather a selection of woodland ingredients, for example, pine cones, attractive piece of dried wood, corn cobs, orange peel, cloves, cinnamon chips or cinnamon sticks broke up, and then add some pretty Chinese lanterns to top it off. Make sure none of the woodland ingredients has insects......then add ; 1 tablespoon sandalwood powder(can be found at health-food stores) 1/2 teaspoon powdered nutmeg 2 drops cypress essential oil 2 drops cedarwood essential oil 2 drops orange essential oil 2 drops clove essential oil 2 drops sandalwood oil Once mixed you can put it in a plastic bag, (I use the brown grocery sacks and line them with wax paper)....shake well, leave for two or three weeks before displaying or give as gifts. Re: Re: Potpourri > How exactly would you make potpourri?? Anyone know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 I have a question for all the potpourri makers. I have never seen any recipes for this, are there any? How hard is it to make, as far as amount of raw materials hanging around. I don't have much storage. How do you know you will like the way a blend looks? DO you just buy small amounts until you decide what you like? Thanks for the help guys. Kerry Re: Re: Potpourri Hey Gwen, I would guess the classic of " rose " scent or lavender would be good for valentines day along with patchouli because it is suppose to invoke the passions of hot steamy love making..... bahaaaaaaaaaa and combo of lavender ,patchouli and amber...very yummy and romantic sandalwood and rose...yummy too. sandalwood and lime !! that's all I can think of right now.. Lucinda Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Living Healthy! Living Well! http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs Re: Potpourri > I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good > scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. I > made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. > > Thank you. > Gwen > genhow@... > > > > is brought to you by the folks at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such! > Over 700 herbs & spices, soapmaking supplies, recipes,books,citric acid and more! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Hi, I make potpourri. What do you want to know? If you mean how do you scent it than that depends on what ingredients you are using? you can use a product called verniculite which is one of the best ways to fragrance anything with petals (e.g rose) because if you put oil on it damages them and the fragrance won't last long anyway. But if you use dried oranges etc than they have a fragrance of there own. It just depends want you want. Floral or exotic pods and dried fruit and nuts, or you can use some naturally scented stuff like cinnamon, clove etc. Happy to help if you need more information. Tricia Re: Potpourri > > > > > > > I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good > > > scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. > > I > > > made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. > > > > > > Thank you. > > > Gwen > > > genhow@... > > > > > > > > > > > > is brought to you by the folks at Glenbrook Farms Herbs > and > > Such! > > > Over 700 herbs & spices, soapmaking supplies, recipes,books,citric acid > > and more! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 I guess I should have kept reading. ;0) Kerry Re: Re: Potpourri How exactly would you make potpourri?? Anyone know?? dollgirl619@... Re: Potpourri > > > > I would like to ask Lucinda a question about Potpourri...what is a good > > scent for this time of year...of course keeping in mind Valentine's Day. > I > > made potpourri for Christmas and it sold better than I ever dreamed. > > > > Thank you. > > Gwen > > genhow@... > > > > > > > > is brought to you by the folks at Glenbrook Farms Herbs and > Such! > > Over 700 herbs & spices, soapmaking supplies, recipes,books,citric acid > and more! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2003 Report Share Posted March 23, 2003 , Do you use a fixative? I use orris root (powder or pieces) and really have noticed the difference in the length of time the scent lasts. I look forward to hearing what others use... :-) Tenille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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