How To Make Potpourri

<p>A lovely combination of dry flowers and petals is a great piece of décor for any interior. Such composition is called a fragrant potpourri and its each element can create an excellent atmosphere of refinement and unique freshness which is to everyone’s liking.</p> <h2>Ingredients</h2> <ul><li>2 cups of fresh or dry cedar tips;</li><li>1 cup of fresh or dry bay leaves;</li><li>3 small pomegranates;</li><li>1-2 dry orange slices;</li><li>3/4 cup of dry orange peels;</li><li>1/4 - ½ cup of crushed cinnamon;</li><li>20 pine cones of different size;</li><li>1/4 cup of dry brier;</li><li>2 table spoons of dry violet roots;</li><li>4 drops of cinnamon oil;</li><li>2 drops of bergamot oil;</li><li>1 drop of rosemary oil.</li></ul> <h2>Steps</h2> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/1FfWfcTgPWaf-sXRoc4w1wXq06s=/c0f2740f0c4d4aca8d9fd44dac9c4167"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/1FfWfcTgPWaf-sXRoc4w1wXq06s=/c0f2740f0c4d4aca8d9fd44dac9c4167" data-image="25486"></a></figure> <p>1. Put all the ingredient except for oils in a ceramic bowl and mix it well.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/u00mQOFdob03NHBTOQFaQsyUJDo=/45caee29911249dabae4dccd20d83f37"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/u00mQOFdob03NHBTOQFaQsyUJDo=/45caee29911249dabae4dccd20d83f37" data-image="25489"></a></figure> <p>2. Add aroma oil drops and mix it all again.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/xBmdry1swG3irAA0gyFhrO3FudU=/25a24fa24a064c509797f57857927c49"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/xBmdry1swG3irAA0gyFhrO3FudU=/25a24fa24a064c509797f57857927c49" data-image="25488"></a></figure> <p>3. Empty the bowl to a jar or any other container with a lid. Keep the blend for 2-4 weeks in a cool dark place. During this period, the aroma oils will saturate the potpourri. Stir the blend from time to time.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/j4u--wTFE9FxFquW5UrGNS9SNHw=/785a8a996e3e48acafffd89f751867f7"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/j4u--wTFE9FxFquW5UrGNS9SNHw=/785a8a996e3e48acafffd89f751867f7" data-image="25491"></a></figure> <p>4. Use it. Pour the necessary amount of potpourri for decorating purposes. The remains you will be able to use again.</p>