Confession: I don't normally wear perfume. It's not that I have anything against it, I just haven't found a scent that's "me" yet. I do enjoy having a body mist on hand, though, for a light, fresh scent that isn't overpowering. This time around, I made a lavender + vanilla body spray for the colder months and plan to make a citrus spray once spring rolls around.
Here's how I did it:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup distilled water
2 tsp witch hazel
2 tsp essential oil (I used 1 tsp vanilla + 1 tsp lavender)
One spray bottle
This recipe is easy as pie. Simply add the ingredients to the spray bottle and shake well! I found this spray bottle at a local grocery store and spray painted it gold to give it a bit of character. I really love the soft, fresh scent it gives; planning on spraying the room with this scent next time I do yoga for a relaxing vibe.
This is such a good idea! I never would have thought of it.
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two of my favorite scents, must try this!
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Nice, love that you have made it yourself, maybe I have to try it myself... I'v just started my own blog, I blog from Norway and one of the posts I'm planning quite soon is a review of some organic make-up and hair products I have purchased. Take a look if you're interested!
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I wear Coach Legacy perfume. It reminds me of a grassy field, and has been "my" scent since the moment I discovered it. If you are looking, it may be "you" too as your photographs suggest you have the same affinity for grassy fields I do. It's why I fell in love with it in the first place, as wearing it takes me to that place :) It's sweet but subtle, nice for every day wear.
ReplyDeleteI am so going to try this on the weekend! Beautiful pictures!xo
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In what form are you using witch hazel? It's originally an herb, right? Are you using witch hazel oil?
ReplyDeleteThanks for clarifying! :)
mmm, sounds nice. :) yay for organic/all-natural living! ;)
ReplyDeletethis is so cool! i'll definitely have to try it. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely idea!
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That sounds like it smells fantastic. I'm all for more natural beauty products.
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This sounds AMAZING!!! Definitely going to give it a try!!
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Okay i just have to say that that last flower photo is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this! Must try!
ReplyDeleteMegan
great idea, i'm so making one of these cuz I hardy wear perfume also.
ReplyDeletei love lavender and vanilla! must make this :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a perfume wearer either, but I love making my own body spray with essential oils. Cedarwood, frankincense & bergamont is a combination I enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteI do a few clean living things, I've been gradually changing things like using glass instead of plastic and things like that. But you are making me want to take it a step further and make my own lotions, soaps and sprays. I may have to do this little bundle you've featured.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Joanna
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I love vanilla and lavender and I think this is such a wonderful idea! And I'm sure going to make this. :)
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ReplyDeleteI have to try this , would be such an awesome alternative .
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I love this! I've wanted to create my own perfume, and this is the next best thing! This would smell so lovely and I can't wait to try this out :)
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Nat
Thank you for sharing. Amazing recipe and beautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteI`m thinking about doing something similar quiet for a while!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this and being so encouraging!
xoxo