recipe

Christmas Pot-Pourri

FRAGRANT HOME

Potpourri gets a bad reputation thanks to those dreadful purple and turquoise blends that smell like cheap toilet cleaners - but a home-made blend is a fabulous way to scent your home.

This natural alternative to synthetic room sprays uses herbs and spices for a festive aroma. It’s a wonderful way to use up orange peels and cinnamon sticks while creating a warm, ancestral atmosphere for your family and guests.

Feel free to change the decorative bits - The bright colours are great for a Christmas feel but subtle tones may suit you better.

Grab the printable guide below to craft your own holiday scent

INGREDIENTS

1 cup dried orange slices

1⁄2 cup cinnamon sticks, broken

1 Tbsp cloves

1 cup rosemary

1/2 cup star aniseed

1 cup pine sprigs

1/2 cup bay leaves

Pods and berries (optional)

Essential oil (optional)

Download your printable recipe card here

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well
Place in a basket or glass bowl
Occasionally stir the mix to release more of the scent, and you can add more essential oil as required.

Essential oil suggestions: Orange, grapefruit, cinnamon, rosemary, eucalyptus

ABOUT THE HERB

Want to know more about the plants in this recipe? Explore individual herb articles to discover the history, garden secrets, and healing properties of the herbs featured here.

Rosemary

Cloves

Star Aniseed

Cinnamon

Orange

Bay leaf

Pine

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