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The earthy colors and scents of the equinox celebrate the depth of the secret presence at the heart of nature. As autumn arrives with a vibrancy even in its dying, so sweet and sensual.
The hillside is ablaze with burnished copper leaves, russet vines, ripe red berries, and velvety mosses,as this glorious season seduces the earth.
Enchanted Forest
A rich, autumnal potpourri blend, Enchanted Forest is rich in balsam, vanilla, and patchouli -- earthy, sensual, and mysterious.
It is gorgeous in forest green and shades of brown, with sprinkles of moonlight thrown in.
You will need:
Dried Flowers and Herbs
2 cups deer's-tongue leaves
2 cups patchouli leaves
1 cup balsam fir needles
Essential Oils
20 drops patchouli oil
10 drops sandalwood oil
8 drops vanilla oil
Fixative
1/4 cup cut or ground oakmoss
Textured Elements
1/2 cup orange peel
1/2 cup sassafras root bark
1/4 cup sandalwood chips
1/4 cup cinnamon chips
1/4 cup vanilla bean chunks
Finishing Touches
1/4 cup vervain blossoms
1/4 cup silver-painted pinecones
1/4 cup foxglove flowers
1/4 cup silver glitter
Foxglove Facts
It was believed that if you picked the tall spires of foxglove -- the most legendary of fairy flowers -- you would offend the fairies, but growing them in your garden would surely please the pixies!
The delicate pink or white, bell-shaped blossoms are covered with tiny flecks that are said to be fairy fingerprints.
Foxglove derives its folk names of fairy gloves and fairy caps from these splendid blossoms, which became props when the fairies played dress up. Other names include fox's glew and, because of the poison found in its exquisite "cups," witch's thimble and bloody bells.
Digitalin, obtained from the blossoms of foxglove, is used to treat heart ailments.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
Tips for Selecting the Best Summer Fruit Summertime brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits, but consumers often have no idea how to choose the best fruit. This can lead to the frustration of lackluster fruit, which can make all the difference in the quality of your dining experience. Keep these handy tips in mind when choosing summer fruit and you'll always get the pick of the crop.
Preserve and Display your Wedding Memories Create a lovely shadowbox frame to preserve the memory of that most beautiful day, your wedding! Perhaps your son or daughter are the ones tying the knot? This makes a wonderful gift that they will cherish forever.
Caring for Wicker Furniture Regardless of the material from which your wicker furniture is constructed, keeping it clean can be a challenge because of the textured surface.
Here are some great tips on caring for your wicker furniture so that it will last you for years.
The hillside is ablaze with burnished copper leaves, russet vines, ripe red berries, and velvety mosses,as this glorious season seduces the earth.
Tips for Selecting the Best Summer Fruit
Preserve and Display your Wedding Memories
Caring for Wicker Furniture