Equipment
- Bowl or container
Ingredients
Recommended Ingredients
- orange peels
- star anise
- bay leaves
- cinnamon sticks
- vanilla beans, cut into small pieces
- cardamom seeds
- dried apple slices
- candied ginger
- whole cloves
- all spice
- whole nutmeg
Essential oils
- 3-5 drops preferred essential oil see notes for suggestions
Instructions
- Place desired herbs and spices into a container or bowl. Mix and assemble as desired
- Add 3–5 drops of essential oil on top of potpourri
- Add a few more drops to revive it's scent every couple of weeks
Notes
You don't need to use all of the ingredients listed above, just pick a few of the recommended ingredients above for a simple potpourri.
Gift Giving Idea: This easy DIY makes a great present to neighbours, friends, and co-workers during the holidays. Just place in a decorative box with a bottle of essential oil.
Essential oil suggestions:
Pick one oil or create your own blend to enhance the smell of your potpourri.
- Cinnamon Bark
- Cassia
- doTERRA On Guard
- Vetiver
- Wild Orange
- Clove
- Ginger
- Cardamom