Potpourri Crafts
Potpourri Crafts

Author: Dawn Cusick

Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published: 1993-05

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780806985978

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From rosebuds, lavender, cinnamon, and dozens of other herbs, spices, and flowers that make up a favorite potpourri, create lovely accents for the home. Includes 30 exquisite potpourri recipes, instructions for drying and preparing ingredients, and full-color pages of fragrant projects. "For wonderful craft ideas and tips for making your own potpourri, pick up "Potpourri Crafts ."-- "Select Homes & Food . 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Scents of Elegance
Scents of Elegance

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-08-28

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13:

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**Scents of Elegance A Journey into the World of Potpourri** Unlock the secrets to creating captivating and aromatic potpourri with **Scents of Elegance**, your ultimate guide to blending nature’s finest fragrances into artful and rejuvenating home decor. Dive deep into the **History and Art of Potpourri** and explore its enchanting origins, cultural significance, and modern trends. Discover how potpourri evolved from a simple aromatic blend to an essential element of sophisticated living. Master the **Essential Elements of Potpourri** by learning how to choose the right flowers, herbs, and essential oils. Harness the power of fixatives, spices, and citrus to create long-lasting and enchanting scents. Unveil the secrets to **Selecting the Perfect Scents** for every occasion. From floral fragrances and woody aromas to fresh citrus and warm spices, this book provides comprehensive profiles to help you craft your ideal blend. Create seasonal masterpieces with our **Seasonal Potpourri Creations** chapter. Adorn your home with spring florals, summer fruits, autumn harvests, and winter warmth to evoke the essence of each season. Explore the **Aromatherapy Benefits of Potpourri** and its potential to enhance relaxation, mood, health, and wellness. Understand the scientific principles behind the soothing effects of natural scents. Embark on **DIY Potpourri Projects for Beginners** and take your first steps in potpourri crafting. From basic tools and simple recipes to troubleshooting common issues, this chapter makes it easy to get started. For those seeking a challenge, our **Advanced Potpourri Techniques** unveil professional secrets, from layering scents for complexity to preserving color and incorporating exotic ingredients. Transform your potpourri into striking home decor with **Decorative Ideas for Potpourri Display**. Learn to choose the right containers, add visual appeal, and create themed arrangements that elevate your space. Find and source the finest ingredients with our **Sourcing Quality Ingredients** chapter, ensuring your potpourri is both sustainable and of the highest quality. **Scents of Elegance** also offers inspiring **Gift Ideas Using Potpourri** for any occasion, as well as specialized blends for weddings, holidays, birthdays, and more in our **Potpourri for Special Occasions** chapter. Ensure the safety and longevity of your creations with essential tips in **Potpourri Safety and Maintenance**, and explore potpourri uses in different spaces around your home with **Potpourri for Different Spaces**. Additionally, integrate modern tools and online resources in your crafting journey with **Integrating Technology in Potpourri Making**. Embark on a global aromatic adventure with **Inspiring Potpourri Recipes from Around the World**, featuring unique blends from various cultures. Lastly, embrace **Eco-Friendly Potpourri Practices** to create beautiful, sustainable, and environmentally friendly potpourri. **Scents of Elegance** is your gateway to turning ordinary botanical blends into extraordinary sensory experiences. Transform your home, uplift your spirit, and immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of potpourri.

Scented Elegance
Scented Elegance

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-08-23

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

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**Scented Elegance Transform Your Space with the Art of Potpourri** Step into the fragrant world of potpourri with "Scented Elegance," the ultimate eBook designed for those who yearn to imbue their living spaces with natural, delightful scents. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artisan, this book is your definitive guide to mastering the timeless craft of potpourri creation. **Discover The Timeless Allure** Journey through the rich history and science behind potpourri, uncovering how and why these aromatic blends have enchanted homes for centuries. Learn the various benefits that potpourri brings to any living space, from enhancing mood to complementing home decor. **Unlock the Essence of Each Component** Explore the myriad of ingredients that make up the perfect potpourri. From the vibrant petals of your favorite flowers to the zesty kick of citrus elements, and the warmth of herbs and spices, each chapter delves deep into the art of blending these components. Essential oils, with their aromatic complexity, are also spotlighted for their role in creating lasting fragrance profiles. **Craft Personalized Scents** "Scented Elegance" offers practical advice on selecting the right ingredients for every season, room, and occasion. With detailed DIY recipes, create bespoke blends designed specifically for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. Discover mixing techniques that will leave your potpourri lasting longer and smelling just right. **Aesthetic Meets Aroma** Enhance your home decor with potpourri blends tailored to various styles, whether you lean towards rustic charm, modern minimalism, vintage nostalgia, or bohemian flair. Impress guests with personalized potpourri gifts, beautifully packaged and perfect for any occasion—from weddings and baby showers to casual gatherings. **Sustainable and Safe** Learn sustainable harvesting practices and choose eco-friendly packaging options to minimize your environmental footprint. Plus, essential tips on avoiding allergens and ensuring the safety of pets around your creations. **Get Inspired** Dive into advanced techniques for scent layering and infusion. Delve into creative DIY potpourri projects like wreaths, candles, and ornaments. Join a community of enthusiasts and share your unique blends in the Reader's Potpourri Gallery. "Scented Elegance" is more than a guide; it's an invitation to embrace nature, get creative, and fill your home with the enchanting scents of handmade potpourri. Let this book be your trusted companion in transforming your space into a fragrant haven.

Chickens in the Road
Chickens in the Road

Author: Suzanne McMinn

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0062223720

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Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

The Scented Garden
The Scented Garden

Author: Caroline J. Luley

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-04-25

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781499184440

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With this book you can make the most use of your garden. Even if you don't have a garden, you will love making these great crafting items. Included are some gorgeous potpourri recipes, the kind that will have your friends asking what smells so good. These recipes also give you some of the most lovely looking potpourri you can find anywhere including those expensive gift shops! There is also a complete section on perfume making so that you can use everyday herbs to make delicious scents without chemicals or additives. Non toxic and so fresh you will be shocked by their loveliness, you may want to give these perfumes as gifts in lovely bottles and even make a business out of it and sell these products at a premium. There is no doubt that people will be asking you what smells so good and you might just have to tell them how you did it. The Scented Garden brings the freshness and purity of nature right into your home with crafts that you will have a lot of fun making.

Fragrant Crafts
Fragrant Crafts

Author: Pamela Westland

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781555219147

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Describes 30 easy-to-make decorative projects.

Field, Flower, Vase
Field, Flower, Vase

Author: Chelsea Fuss

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1683358988

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Floral expert Chelsea Fuss shows you how to make beautiful, natural arrangements with foraged and seasonal greenery, branches, and flowers Based on her extraordinarily popular flower-arranging workshops, Chelsea Fuss’s first book combines an alluring sense of place with everything readers need to know to forage, gather, and arrange fresh and dried botanicals. Each arrangement is addictively easy to make, and the featured centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, and bouquets are designed to bring the perfect amount of scent, color, and atmosphere to a room. The book features 28 eco-friendly floral projects, all using natural materials in lieu of floral foam and wire. Each arrangement is accompanied by foraging tips that can be applied to different locales. Photographed in the author’s small village in Portugal, the book overflows with atmospheric images of flowers and foliage in the landscape to inspire readers to walk local trails (even if that just means the stalls of a city market) and gather ingredients in a pastime that is as much self-care and meditation as it is a practical pursuit.