Rose Potpourri and Lavender Basket brings two sweet-smelling projects together on one handwritten page. Fresh rose petals are preserved with orris root and warm spices for homemade potpourri, while dried lavender fills a painted tea caddy dressed up with gold braid, sequins, and flowers. A little fragrance, a little handiwork, and plenty of charm.
Potpourri of Rose Petals
Pick the petals (red holds its color best) when flowers are in full bud but not completely blown.
To each quart of petals, add 1 ounce of orris root and spices such as cloves and cinnamon; coriander and mace may be added if desired. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Keep in an airtight container.
Lavender Basket
Paint an aluminum tea caddy with white (or pastel) enamel; trim with gold braid, sequins, and plastic flowers. Fill with dried lavender.