One way to remember those special moments is by using roses from the arrangements to create a batch of fragrant potpourri.
Erica Brown with The Emporium at Thanksgiving Point explains how.
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This is a fun project that will rekindle memories of your lovely gifts of roses, and may even inspire you to start a collection. You could start a jar of rose petals from your bridal bouquet to which you add rose petals from each anniversary bouquet you receive. Or, you could have a jar of petals from your favorite rose bush each time it blooms.
Directions:
1. Collect petals from the rose as the flower reaches fully open maturity, but before it
turns brown.
2. Spread the petals on a cookie sheet (or any flat surface) and leave until dry. When dry, red roses turn a rich burgundy color
3. For each quart of petals you collect, add 1-tablespoon fixative. Dry lavender, oak moss, sandalwood, or orrisroot are good choices and are available in chopped form at many herb and spice shops or drug stores.
4. Add your favorite complementary spice. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, dried citrus peel,
and vanilla beans all make excellent choices.
5. Last, add a few drops of essential oil (an aroma additive) or, if you like, your favorite
perfume.
6. Seal your potpourri mixture in a jar, allowing it to mellow for approximately 10 days. To properly blend the ingredients, shake the jar lightly every couple of days.
You can use the finished product in many different ways. Add it to the stuffing of pillows or hang it in pomanders in your closet. Small sachets can be used in any drawer or as thoughtful little gifts for friends and loved ones.
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The Emporium is located at Thanksgiving Point in Water Tower Plaza.
For more information, visit www.thanksgivingpoint.com
or call (801) 768-2300.
Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing guests a one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunity for discovery and an entertaining, educational experience in a variety of arts and sciences.
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