Skip the commercial products. Scented candles and incense are often chemical-laden, and I don’t want that kind of stuff in my home. I do have some all-natural soy/beeswax candles that I bought, but I prefer simmering potpourri made with natural ingredients as it smells stronger (and doesn’t require an open flame). Bitz N Giggles makes this yummy smelling recipe at the end of summer for a great transition to fall. I think this one will make your mouth water! This fragrant spring stovetop potpourri from Home Baked Bliss smells as good as it is beautiful. The addition of fresh lavender and rose petals will leave your home smelling like a garden full of blooms. 2. Lemon Rosemary Spring Simmer Pot Just throw everything into a small saucepan, cover it with water and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat so it’s just steaming, and your house will be fragrant for hours! These DIY Natural Spring Simmer Pots will make your home smell springtime fresh with natural ingredients you probably already have in and around your home!

You will be sure to enjoy the scent that recalls warm spring days. The beautiful potpourri will fill your room with the pleasant aroma of spring, making the perfect complement to any season. Use it in a bowl or on its own in any space where you want to infuse your surroundings with freshness and seasonal beauty. Aromatique’s potpourris look great on bookshelves and desks, but they also make excellent gifts for friends and family members who appreciate natural fragrances. You could add lemon verbena or rosemary or almost anything, but it’s also delicious with just mint. Here’s another wonderful simmering potpourri with pumpkin. This one has apple cider and canned pumpkin as well as apple slices – or peelings and core – and pumpkin pie spice to give it a really strong and wonderful scent. You just add all of your ingredients to a pot and simmer away. You can substitute the water in this one for apple juice or cider or use water if you want to cut down on the apple scent.Are you looking to freshen up your house with the essence of spring? Then invest in Secrets of Spring Potpourri from Andaluca. Featuring a spectacular blend of citron, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, and softwoods, the scent of this potpourri makes your room feel like a garden full of blooming flowers. All the ingredients in this summer potpourri come together to make a sweet, fresh concoction that’ll perfume your whole house in the lightest and most refreshing way. If the air in your home is quite dry, simmering pots will also help you to add moisture to the air. Can you believe it? It’s almost Spring outside, and the daffodils in my garden are trying to come out from under the snow we had last week! Simmer pots are basically potpourri in a pot! You choose your ingredients, put them in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let it do its thing. They couldn’t be any easier, just be sure you don’t let your pot boil dry! If you want to keep the pot going simply add more water when it gets low. And obviously never leave it going when you are not home.

You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile. 2. Spring Flowers You can use the same pot and ingredients for a couple of days, if desired. Dispose of the ingredients in your compost pile. DIY simmer pot recipes aren’t hard to come up with on your own, but here are a few wonderful smelling recipes to get you started! 16 DIY Simmer Pot Recipes for Spring and SummerThe good thing about autumn is that you have so many options when it comes to natural ingredients to add to your potpourri mix. Go outside and gather up pinecones, apples, walnuts and evergreen twigs. Then add those to nutmeg, cloves, orange peels, scented essential oils and dried flowers to create your own custom simmering potpourri scents. A well-chosen potpourri can make all the difference in a home's ambiance, adding a pleasant and inviting scent to any room. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start when choosing the perfect potpourri for your home. In this article, we will explore some key factors to consider when selecting a home fragrance potpourri, as well as some tips for getting the most out of your potpourri. Consider Your Personal Preferences This post gives you not one, but six simmering potpourri recipes you can easily place in mason jars, ready to give to your loved ones this Christmas, or even to sell at your local fair. This post explains that fragrance has been scientifically proven to alter human brain function, including how well you think, your mood, and social behavior.

Before we get started, here are two important things you need to know, there are two types of potpourri: dried and simmering. Add a little apple cider to your simmering water, and you get a whole new flavor. 2. Coffee Potpourri

This potpourri recipe is ideal if you need a dose of a sweet and citrus scent. You’ll need rose petals, rosemary, lavender, lemon slices, orange slices and essential oil for this one. Closing Thoughts