Potpourri: Creating Long-Lasting Natural Fragrances for the Home [Paperback]
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Potpourri, a fragrant mixture of dried flowers and spices, has been used since ancient times to perfume houses and other buildings. The revival of interest in herbs and other fragrant botanicals has brought a renewed enthusiasm in making potpourri. Devotees collect recipes in the same way that cooks collect culinary recipes, so most dried flower books contain a few recipes along with some general instructions. Sheen's book is full of recipes and instructions for using a wide variety of fragrant plant materials, essential oils, and fixatives. Also included are several chapters on the creative uses and possible displays of the finished potpourri in sachets, baskets, and gift items. This informative book is recommended for public libraries.
Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Constance Ashmore Fairchild, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Urbana-Champaign
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
This volume contains recipes for every imaginable style of pot pourri, allowing readers to fill their homes with the aroma of herbs and flowers at a fraction of the cost of buying ready-made. It includes ideas for creating blends that produce different types of atmospheric aromas.
