Lavender Lemon Cake
In the spring, I like to use up any remaining dried herbs and flowers I have grown from the prior summer season. I tend to have a lot of leftover lavender so one way in which I use it is in culinary recipes. I have made lavender caramels, which are a fun little treat. However, one of […]
A Creative Space
Having a little creative space of your own is really important for everyone to incorporate into their lives in some way, shape or form. I have a few creative spaces, one being my studio where I make my products, but I have another little spot where I have tended to gather some herbs and flowers, mortars […]
Lavender Harvesting
I often get asked when the best time is to harvest lavender. The answer really depends on what you want to use it for. Right now, in the southwest the buds should be about 25%-40% open by now. Just depending on the variety. I grow English lavender and the buds are about 35% open right now as a whole. If […]
Summertime Potpourri
I think that one of the most lovely things about summer is gathering flowers and herbs in June and July, drying them out, and by August incorporating them into a Summertime Potpourri that you can enjoy in your home for up to four months. This is one of my favorite potpourri recipes. You, of course, […]
Lavender for Relaxation
I was recently filling some sachets with lavender from last summer’s lavender crop and I started to think more about the important role of our sense of smell in our daily lives and how different scents can have such an impact on our mood. Lavender is definitely one of my favorite scents. I really like to […]