Summer Simmering Potpourri
Posted on June 14, 2012
by Erica
16 Comments
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{sometimes I add lavender in addition to the rosemary}
100 percent humidity and 80 plus degree-days have made it perfectly clear that summer has arrived in Michigan. The high temperatures have my air conditioner running continuously, which makes the house stagnate. While I am a huge fan of burning candles, during the warmer months the heat they omit just is not necessary. Instead I simmer rosemary, lemons and vanilla on the stove, this concoction will leave your house smelling so fresh. You can also bring it to a full rolling boil and then shut the burner off, the scent will last for over an hour. Just a note when making simmering potpourri always make sure you have plenty of water in the pot, if the water dries up you will end up with a rather stinky and smoky mess.
{sliced lemons}
{rosemary}
{water}
{pure vanilla extract}
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Oh I bet that smells really nice and clean!
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What a wonderful idea! If only we could make it without heating to keep our kitchens cool 🙂
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that's a combination I would have never though to simmer but I'm sure it is wonderful!!
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you are so crafty! That must smell fantastic!
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I'm sure that smells nice! I'd be the one that forgets to add water!
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Great!!!http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/xoxo
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Fabulous! I bet it smells divine:)~Anne
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Not sure how you can screw this up, but I did apparently. Mine didn't smell that great…..maybe I used too much water…too high temp?
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BEST SCENT EVER!!!!
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I bet that smells amazing. :)xoQuiet Luxury
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aaahhh, i can just tell that this smells amazing! :)<3, Mimihttp://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
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Very nice!
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always wanted to try this but never have I think I need to sometime soon!!
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I am definitely in agreement with needing some pretty smells around here with the constant air conditioner need around here too! Thanks for sharing!
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How awesome! I'd love to try this. I do that for the holidays, but never thought about it for other scents.
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Oooh I feel like I can smell it now!
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