For the love of lavender...
infusing your life with this fragrant herb can fully restore your home with its soothing scent and wellbeing benefits. Indeed, the tranquil beauty of lavender fields is well storied, not to mention lavender’s aromatherapy benefits – and how its essential oils are a one-stop shop for destressing, relaxing and streaming happiness. And that’s where this scent of the season comes in.
.. Here, David Denyer, expert florist at eflorist and former gold medal winner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, shares his expert tips to get the most from those fresh and dried bunches.
.. Brighten up your space with fresh lavender bouquets “First off, you can go for a fresh lavender bouquet in a vase,” suggests Denyer.
“This adds a delightful pop of colour and a calming fragrance to your living space, making it feel extra cosy and inviting.” “To keep your bouquet looking and smelling fresh, just add a tiny bit of water, around 1 cm, to your vase – don’t forget to change the water regularly to keep mould at bay,” he adds. Lavender crafts for the holidays Another fun project to try is making a lavender wreath, says Denyer.
“Instead of buying one, you can create your own at home using lavender from your garden, or bouquets you’ve picked up. “It’s a lovely, hands-on activity that’s sure to bring a bit of joy to your day.” Start by choosing a base for your wreath.
“You could use a wire frame, a grapevine circle, or something else nice and stur.