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Cupful of Dried Lavender

By Anita 17 Comments

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I love dried lavender, don’t you?  I love seeing it, and enjoy it’s relaxing, refreshing scent in the room.  There is just something about it that makes life better.

I had purchased quite a few bundles of dried lavender, so as you might imagine I had oodles of dried lavender bits left in the boxes.  So what’s a girl to do?  I really couldn’t stand the thought of throwing that lavender away so I scooped it up, and then thought, what the heck am I going to do with this stuff?

 

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Then it occurred to me, of course I will put it in teacups in the bathrooms.  Of course, the answer was right in front of my nose all of the time.  This way I get to see my pretty teacups sitting out, which is a treat in and of itself.

As I walk by, I scoop up the lavender and give it a stir.  It’s like spraying the room with lavender water.  I love that I can use natural ingredients for a fresh scent rather than artificial this and that.  Just stirring the lavender releases a bit of scent.

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It isn’t overpowering either.  And wouldn’t you rather see a teacup than a spray bottom of room freshener?  Well I know I would.  Give it a try!!

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  1. Nancy says

    February 5, 2014 at 05:49

    Oh, I think I can smell that now! I believe I’ll be out to buy few bundles of dried lavender soon!

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  2. Phyllis says

    February 5, 2014 at 06:15

    Great Idea. Your tea cup is beautiful.. We have a Lavender farm out East so I have it on hand. I took a vintage handkerchief , filled it will a ball of lavender.and tied a pretty lavender ribbon. Just a little squeeze releases the scent.

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    • Giovanna says

      February 6, 2014 at 10:40

      Hi Phyllis,
      Do you sell your lavender? Would you mind sharing the site info?
      Many thanks,

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      • Anita says

        February 6, 2014 at 11:55

        I don’t sell it, sorry Phyllis.

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  3. Gee says

    February 5, 2014 at 06:50

    Mmmm. Nothing like it. I need to get some .

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  4. Rita C says

    February 5, 2014 at 07:17

    I love lavender and grow it as a perennial alongside my walkway in my courtyard each year. Both my Panoply sisters also grow it, and we make sachets & wands with it. I have it in almost every drawer (esp. linens) and closet, and even in small pillows on beds. You’re right – one little stir (or squeeze for sachets, pillows), and the fragrance lingers. It’s a great natural repellent for textile moths, too! <3

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  5. Linda says

    February 5, 2014 at 07:40

    The only lavender I don’t care for is linen spray. Either I’ve used too much or it’s really overpowering.

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  6. Heidi Colton says

    February 5, 2014 at 07:47

    Oh yes! Lavender is the best! Also put a sachet in your pillow case and you will sleep nice too!!

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  7. Cranberry Morning says

    February 5, 2014 at 08:46

    Ha! What a great idea! I love dried lavender and use it in my homemade vegan soaps. The fragrance is amazing. I’m going to try the teacup trick. Love that!

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  8. Lisa K says

    February 5, 2014 at 08:58

    What a wonderful idea! I have the same beautiful tea cup 🙂

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  9. Elaine says

    February 5, 2014 at 09:45

    Love your idea of freshening the home with natural fragrance and what better to use, than lavender! The sprays and plugins are dangerous, as they leave a fine layer of oil full of chemicals, inside the nose!!! I blend my own favorite essential oils, sweet orange and sweet basil and use full strength throughout my home. Sometimes I use peppermint oil to discourage the little mice from finding a cozy place in our basement.

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  10. Brandi @ Nest of Bliss says

    February 5, 2014 at 14:28

    Creative AND the perfect touch to a room. 🙂

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  11. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 5, 2014 at 16:32

    I love this idea…going to grab a tea cup as we speak!…and I spy a fabulous tub in the background!

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  12. Karen Archibald says

    February 5, 2014 at 18:03

    Love that idea, think I will do that exact thing!…Thank you for the idea and inspiration! 😉

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  13. Cindy says

    February 5, 2014 at 18:54

    That’s a great idea!

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  14. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    February 5, 2014 at 22:46

    Lavender is one of my favorite scents. I think this is a great idea that I may just have to try.

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