one of my all time favorite scents! I wash my clothing and bedding in lavender.... I planted lavender in my front yard the first year I moved into my home, so I could have fresh lavender to make sachets just like these. mmmm xx callie
There is nothing like the deep, rich hues of French lavender. And the comfort in its smell - it takes me back to childhood. http://eiffel-tells.blogspot.com
mmmm aren't they pretty all wrapped up in their tulle. I hope my lavender produces this year, it was a bit lazy last year, but it's looking pretty healthy at the moment, but no flowers yet. x
I sure can. Have you seen the lavender I sell from my online store? Please check it out, I would love to know what you think. Thanks http://www.celialindsell.com/category.php?cid=7
What a wonderful photograph Vicki ......I LOVE lavender. We do grow it in our garden but, because our garden is north facing, hostas and ferns and shade loving plants thrive but, alas, our lavender struggles somewhat so, I have to have it indoors in the form of plants, lavender sachets and dried bunches. I think that a field of lavender is a sight to behold and the fragrance divine. XXXX
Oh, vicki....you'll be amused (or perhaps just appalled) to hear that a friend of mine, having come across a recipe in some magazine, recently made "Lavender Sorbet" for her anniversary-dinner. I was surprised to hear that she'd attempted this, since she's usually/completely indifferent to cooking. still, it WAS her anniversary, and she wanted to surprise her husband.
According to her, she ended up surprising both of them. She'd decided that she could save time (and it would be "JUST THE SAME!") if she skipped a few steps and simply added a teaspoon of the essential lavender oil I'd brought back to her from Grasse. I gather that she didn't know that lavender-oil-mixed-with-water was historically used to wash down and disinfect hospital floors.
I asked her how it tasted (for obvious reasons, I've never put the stuff in my mouth). she said "It tasted like frozen paint-thinner. We got in the car and went out for dessert."
We tried to have lavender this year, the dear little plants came up, bloomed a bit, and then died completely under our hot sun (& no rain). Everywhere my daughter goes she brings back scents of lavender. xx's
I want to fill a large chinese export punch bowl with those sachets. I have always loved lavender, it evokes so many loving memories (a la Proust). Thanks for the great photo. Mary
I highlighted our trip through Provence on my blog today. It made me think of you in between lavendar and grape seasons. So, I popped onto your blog and - bien sur...La Lavande!
Mmmmm....
ReplyDelete(Which reminds me, I need to get out this morning and tend to my lavender bushes.)
Oh so pretty, and you can't beat the scent!
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a nice weekend, Vicki.
Teresa
xoxo
one of my all time favorite scents! I wash my clothing and bedding in lavender.... I planted lavender in my front yard the first year I moved into my home, so I could have fresh lavender to make sachets just like these.
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callie
Ummmh! Gorgeous, gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt must be heavenly!
ReplyDeleteI smelled my screen...such great pics. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my - how very special. It was my dream to see fields of lavender blooming in the south of France and ... I did.
ReplyDeleteThat photo took my breath away!! That purple is just insanely beautiful. Thank you for the slice of heaven.
ReplyDeletexo isa
There is nothing like the deep, rich hues of French lavender. And the comfort in its smell - it takes me back to childhood.
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How divine!
ReplyDeleteOoh All of the lavender packed together so the oils emmanate beautifully!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Oh, that is great! I'm going to have to plant some lavender next year and make sachets.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I can smell the smell the lavender now. Lissy Parker ltd
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ReplyDeleteIt is my favourite essential oil scent in the whole world.
I love the Alpine lavender, tasmanian lavender & english lavender.
I dad the essential oil on the temples if in need of a rescue from too much stress in the day or worries.
The Jacaranda trees here in australia are that lovely shade colour too.
have a great day
x
Louloiu
Oh my, I want to jump through the computer screen and smell. How divine Vicki!
ReplyDeleteVicki, now I'm obsessed. Where can I buy some in the states? Oh my...
ReplyDeleteOur favorite scent is Lavender and it is so beautiful. Unfortunately, we have not had any success growing our own.
ReplyDeleteAngela and Renee
mmmm aren't they pretty all wrapped up in their tulle. I hope my lavender produces this year, it was a bit lazy last year, but it's looking pretty healthy at the moment, but no flowers yet. x
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine! It is so beautiful the scent just floated by me~~~
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I sure can. Have you seen the lavender I sell from my online store? Please check it out, I would love to know what you think. Thanks
ReplyDeletehttp://www.celialindsell.com/category.php?cid=7
What a wonderful photograph Vicki ......I LOVE lavender. We do grow it in our garden but, because our garden is north facing, hostas and ferns and shade loving plants thrive but, alas, our lavender struggles somewhat so, I have to have it indoors in the form of plants, lavender sachets and dried bunches.
ReplyDeleteI think that a field of lavender is a sight to behold and the fragrance divine. XXXX
It must be absolutely incredible. Big hugs, Margie.x
ReplyDeleteI've tied lavendar sachets to the headboard of my bed. It's a glorious way to end and begin the day - with the scent of lavendar.
ReplyDeleteOh, vicki....you'll be amused (or perhaps just appalled) to hear that a friend of mine, having come across a recipe in some magazine, recently made "Lavender Sorbet" for her anniversary-dinner. I was surprised to hear that she'd attempted this, since she's usually/completely indifferent to cooking. still, it WAS her anniversary, and she wanted to surprise her husband.
ReplyDeleteAccording to her, she ended up surprising both of them. She'd decided that she could save time (and it would be "JUST THE SAME!") if she skipped a few steps and simply added a teaspoon of the essential lavender oil I'd brought back to her from Grasse. I gather that she didn't know that lavender-oil-mixed-with-water was historically used to wash down and disinfect hospital floors.
I asked her how it tasted (for obvious reasons, I've never put the stuff in my mouth). she said "It tasted like frozen paint-thinner. We got in the car and went out for dessert."
Yours for following directions,
David Terry
www.davidterryart.com
I have one lavender plant.. planning on planting more next year. I look forward to doing things like this with them. Lovely.
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Loved David's story!
ReplyDeleteThis photo is just gorgeous V. i can smell that wonderful scent through my computer screen!
V
One of my favorite smells and colors + grand image. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteWe tried to have lavender this year, the dear little plants came up, bloomed a bit, and then died completely under our hot sun (& no rain). Everywhere my daughter goes she brings back scents of lavender. xx's
ReplyDeleteGOT it VICKI!I had not scrolled far enough down......
ReplyDeleteLove the photo!How many did you take home!?
I want to fill a large chinese export punch bowl with those sachets. I have always loved lavender, it evokes so many loving memories (a la Proust). Thanks for the great photo. Mary
ReplyDeleteyes, I can...heavenly
ReplyDeleteI highlighted our trip through Provence on my blog today. It made me think of you in between lavendar and grape seasons. So, I popped onto your blog and - bien sur...La Lavande!
ReplyDeleteI love to spray lavender on my bed linens for a restful and tranquil sleep.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I think I would get drunk on the scent of so much lavender.
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell their delicious scent..so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI can. And I love the tulle wrapping ~ both practical and feminine.
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