You would possibly bear in mind the traditional potpourri from while you have been a toddler. They have been fairly, with shells and seed pods and different oddities blended in, however they smelled like—to 8-year-old me, not less than—previous girl. With the overwhelming pretend scents of sea breeze and spiced chestnut, I couldn’t get away from them quick sufficient. However let’s simply say this DIY potpourri isn’t the potpourri of yesteryear.

You begin by drying contemporary flowers from the backyard, then customise the scent with important oil (or perfume oils, should you like) to fit your temper, the season, or what have you ever. It’s beautiful, delicate, and fully customizable, similar to potpourri must be.