Rosemary wasn’t a scent I loved straight away but over the last 10 years it’s grown on me and I have used it in so many ways that I think of it as one of my core group of oils.
Did you know:
- Rosemary oil is used in natural pesticides to kill certain insects. Additionally, the oil helps repel some blood-sucking insects, such as particular mosquitoes and ticks.
- Rosemary oil is known in folk medicine as a pain reliever. Preliminary studies support its pain relief benefits and suggest that it may be more effective than acetaminophen.
- Breathing rosemary oil may help you focus and remember information. It may also aid your memory as you age
- Rosemary oil may combat 7 certain types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness and patchy hair loss.
- Simply smelling rosemary oil may ease your stress levels in situations like exam taking. Rosemary may reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone that can have harmful effects on your body.
- If you experience cold fingers or toes, massaging with rosemary oil may help warm them.
- Rosemary oil is used in natural pesticides to kill certain insects. Additionally, the oil helps repel some blood-sucking insects, such as particular mosquitoes and ticks.
How do you like to use Rosemary essential oil?
I hope however you have spent today, and whoever you have spent it with, you have had a lovely day. For so many years, I found Mother’s day painful and hard, despite having the best mum ... and now I have the two best boys in the world, I am so thankful. Today has been lovely, my parents came over for lunch and I now have this lovely blend diffusing to finish off my day feeling very relaxed.
How has your day been?Have you got anything lovely diffusing?
Today is World Sleep Day and as well as the Goodnight Pillow Mist spray and Beauty Sleep Body Butter that Neal’s Yard make, I love diffusing relaxing blends, and here are a few of my favourite ...
SWEER DREAMS3 drops of Lavender2 drops of Cedarwood2 drops of Vetiver 1000 NIGHTS2 drops of Lavender2 drops of Vetiver2 drops of Palmarosa2 drops of Rose LULLABY4 drops of Lavender3 drops of Bergamot1 drop of Ylang Ylang REST & RELAX3 drops of Cedarwood3 drops of Frankincense2 drops of Patchouli CALMING SLEEP3 drops of Marjoram3 drops of Lavender3 drops of Rosemary DREAMING3 drops of Lavender2 drops of Orange1 drops of Frankincense
How’s your morning been so far? Yesterday felt like a very long day so I am having a quiet home-day today ... as always there is some house work to do and as the sun is shining I have the windows and doors open for a bit to give the place a blow through ... I have also made up some more of my favourite air freshener spray. I know I have shared before how easy it is to make, but I thought I would just share again!
It’s not just an air freshener spray, it’s actually an everything spray! You can use it as a perfume, a linen spray or a fabric refresher spray. Today I have put lavender and bergamot and it is lovely! Remember if you have dogs, keep away from Tea Tree.
It is so simple to make, get a glass spray bottle. This one is 50ml. I make them in small bottles as it means I can change the oils I use regularly!Put your essential oils in ... there is no set amount and lets face it, with essential oils another drop of oil always sneaks in! For this size spray I use about 10-15 drops, but you can use more or less depending how strong you want it. So this would have had about 7 drops of each lavender and bergamot.Then put a dash of witch hazel in (this is because essential oils and water don’t mix) then fill the rest with water. You will need to give it a shake before you use it.Have fun experimenting with scents and let me know what is your favourite!
Come in, hows your day been? I've had a lovely home pottering day and been washing sofa covers for the cottage, unfortunately not quite warm enough here to hang on the line yet, but I do love the smell of clean laundry and this blend is just perfect for days like today!
LAUNDRY DAY Diffuser Blend
Today we have had sunshine and although still bitterly cold, it has been lovely to not have all the fog!
I have been diffusing these which have just been gorgeous ...
AFTER THE FOG DIFFUSER BLEND
What have you been diffusing?
Isn’t all this rain just miserable! It’s not exactly lifting my spirits … mind you my cold and having to do accounts isn’t helping either!
This lovely diffuser blend, however, is!
RAINY DAYS
Eucalyptus
Tea Tree
Rosemary
Thank you for all your support, messages and orders on my site yesterday and today, it really means the world to me!
I have the loveliest CELEBRATION DIFFUSER BLEND on this afternoon and it is just so lovely I wanted to share it with you.
CELEBRATION DIFFUSER BLEND
2 drops of Lime
2 drops of Lavender
1 drop of Orange
1 drop of Peppermint
June, you have bought with you some buzzing friends … and I don’t really want them in my home so I have been diffusing gorgeous Lavender and Lemongrass to try and encourage them to buzz off out!
Here are a few of my favourite buzz off blends!
BYE BYE FRUIT FLIES
2 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Lemongrass
1 drops of Peppermint
1 drop of Thyme
FLY SWATTER
3 drops of Lavender
3 drops of Lemongrass
SUMMER FLIES
2 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Tea Tree
1 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Citronella
MOSQUITO MISERY
3 drops of Lemon
2 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Peppermint
WIZZ AWAY WASPS
2 drops of Black Pepper
1 drop of Clove
1 drop of Cinnamon
BUGS BE GONE
2 drops of Peppermint
2 drops of Citronella
2 drops of Lemongrass
Hello, hello! How are you all? I have been enjoying the sunshine and every free moment I can outside in the gaden and loving at last having a greenhouse ... I have hardly been on my phone and its been so good ... I feel so much more less stressed and more peaceful! (Reading this back … so much more less stressed … does that make sense??
I have not had much of a sense of smell since getting Covid, but over the last few weeks I have been enjoying gorgeous herby scents again, so here is a lovely diffuser blend:
HERB GARDEN
2 drops of Lemongrass
1 drop of Rosemary
1 drop of Basil
1 drop of Lime
Hello! Did you have a good Easter? We did, quiet but nice and I had a little social media and phone time break too which was just lovely!
I have been diffusing lots of lovely citrus oils this week ... I love them in the Spring as they are so fresh and happy!
Here is one of my favourite ...
Here is a quick and simple DIY recipe for an all-natural anti-aging ylang ylang face mist ... it smells divine and would make a lovely gift!
You need:120ml of organic Rose Water
A few drops of Vitamin E Oil
3 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
4oz glass spray bottle
Pour all ingredients in the glas bottle and your done!
Simply shake the bottle before use and mist away.
Do you like Tea Tree? I love it for my skin but don't diffuser it as we have dogs ... however if you don't have pets Tea Tree is an amazing oil to diffuse and her are some really lovely blends!
CITRUS TREE
1 drop of Tea Tree
1 drop of Lemon
1 drop of Lime
RAINY DAY
2 drops of eucalyptus
1 drop of Tea Tree
1 drop of Rosemary
GERM KILLER
1 drop of Lemongrass
1 drop of Clove
1 drop of Tea Tree
CLEAN BATHROOM
2 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Peppermint
1 drop of Tea Tree
SEASONAL RELIEF
2 drops of Lavender
2 drops of Roman Chamomile
1 drop of Tea Tree
WALK IN THE WOODS
2 drops of Cedarwood
1 drop of Tea Tree
1 drop of Orange
++ REMEMBER, do not diffuse around dogs! ++
Eucalyptus essential oil is so refreshing and great for congestion and headaches. Inhalation or a chest rub is lovely for colds, chesty coughs, flu, sinusitis and other lung problems as it eases breathing and has a warming effect.
Here are some lovely diffuser blends:
RISE & SHINE
2 drops of Eucalyptus
2 drops of Peppermint
MOUNTAIN SUNRISE
2 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Cedarwood
1 drop of Rosemary
UPLIFT
2 drops of Lime
2 drop of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Thyme
SWEET RAIN
2 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Lemongrass
1 drop of Lime
EASY SLEEP
2 drops of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Cedarwood
1 drop of Frankincense
1 drop of Orange
POSITIVE THINKING
1 drop of Eucalyptus
1 drop of Myrrh
1 drop of Lime
(Don't diffuse eucalyptus around a small baby is it is a strong oil for their little lungs)
Come in, sit down, the kettle has just boiled and the diffuser is on ... isn't it just dreamy ... just what I need today ... a lovely chilled today and maybe a chance to pick up my crochet or paintbrush and hopefully a family DVD tonight too! Perfect Sunday when it still snowy and cold outside!
SUNDAY SMILES DIFFUSER BLEND
2 drops of Cedarwood
1 drop of Mandarin
1 drop of Immortelle
Have you been feeling a bit congested this winter ... eucalyptus is AMAZING for clearing your sinuses! Did you know the cooling scent of eucalyptus essential oil can relieve mental exhaustion by boosting circulation, stimulating the mind out of sluggishness and rejuvenating the spirit! If you are suffering from sinus congestion or sinus tension that causes headaches, you can diffuse eucalyptus essential oil to clear nasal passages and to eliminate harmful airborne bacteria.
These lovely shower steamers are a great way to clear your head and so much fun to use!
YOU WILL NEED:
5-7 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
2 tablespoon of water
120g of cornstarch
Ice cube tray or silicone cases
INSTRUCTIONSAdd the eucalyptus essential oil and cornstarch to a mixing bowl. Using a spoon, thoroughly mix them together until the mixture appears to be a crumbly powder.
Mix the water into the powder until clumps begin to form in the powder. Please note: This amount of water will not be sufficient for forming a paste; however, from this starting point, more water can be carefully rationed to form a paste.
Continue adding a few drops of water at a time, mixing it in well. As soon as water touches the Cornstarch, the latter begins to harden, so adding water slowly is critical.
Once a thick paste has formed, transfer the mixture to a mini ice cube tray or your cases. Smooth and flatten the mixture so that it is level with the top of the ice cube tray, in order to form perfect cubes.
Freeze the tray contents for 1 hour or until the mixture is set.
When the shower cubes are ready for use, place them on the shower floor and turn the water on. To prevent slippage in the shower, place the cube in a shallow dish or near the shower drain.
Shower as usual and enjoy the aromatic vapor from a cube as the water melts it and diffuses its decongestant scent.
Store unused shower cubes inside a jar in a cool, dry place. If the cubes are runny due to too much water in the mixture, store them in the freezer.
If the cubes do not diffuse a strong enough aroma for personal scent preference, more essential oils can be added to the finished cubes. This can be done by first crushing the cubes in a mixing bowl, then adding a few more drops of essential oils to the powder, and stirring in small amounts of water to recreate a paste. The paste can then be placed in an ice cube tray and frozen until ready for use.
Good morning! Can you believe it's Friday?? I have the Friday feeling going in the diffuser ...
Bergamot, patchouli and cedarwood ... it is so dreamy!! Just a drop or 2 of each in the diffuser and I am chilled for the day!!
My current favourite blend ... lovely and fresh for the new year ... Roman Chamomile, Bergamot and Mandarin ... just add a few drops to your diffuser and enjoy!
This lovely blend is perfect for children and as Billy is not back at school until Monday, there have been a few times in the last week when we have needed it!!
Get your home smelling Christmassy with this lovely VANILLA & ORANGE ROOM SPRAY
You need:
250ml / 8 floz glass bottle distilled water2 tablespoons real vanilla extract 6 drops of Orange essential oil5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil5 drops of Clove essential oilSimply:Fill the bottle 3/4 full with the distilled water and add the other ingredients.Shake and enjoy!What are your favourite Christmas scents?
