Winter Potpourri
submitted by HBN Founder & President Donna Maria

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Winter potpourri is a rich, spicy, fragrant blend most suitable for a den or library where it can be enjoyed in quiet comfort by a fire and a good book.

Yield: Approx. 5 cups Prep Time: several days altogether Price Category: 3 Difficulty Level: 1 Shelf Life: Indefinite Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 2 cups  dried rose petals 1 cup dried rosebuds 1 cup bay leaves, crumbled 2 tablespoons dried basil 3 tablespoons sandalwood chips 2 tablespoons juniper berries 1 tablespoon whole cloves 3 star anise 1 tablespoon orris root, coursely chopped and sifted 4 drops  rose essential oil 2 drops clove bud essential oil 1 drop sandalwood essential oil 1 drop juniper berry essential oil

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Blending Procedure:

1. Combine all ingredients except essentil oil and orris root in a large stainless steel bowl. Cover and set aside.
   
   
2. Place the orris root into a glass measuring cup. Measure the essential oils into the orris root and stir to combine.
   
   
3. Combine the scented orris root with the botanicals in a stainless steel or gladd container and cover. Allow everything to steep for at least 3 weeks, shaking periodically to create the lovely marriage of aromas.
   
   
4. To use to scent a room, pour the potpourri into a pretty display bowl and place it anywhere in the room where a whiff of aroma will delight the senses. Refresh as needed with additional essential oil.

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