Mulling Spices

So we recently highlighted a recipe of how to brew your own stove top air freshener in your house this winter. Some of our customers were aghast that we suggest anyone use anything besides our very own Lavender Apple Mulling Spices. Mulling Spices have been used for centuries to help brighten and freshen the aroma of homes. I find that when I use particular brands of mulling spices, they bring up such strong nostalgic memories for me. I love using The Lavender Apple Mulling Spices in January because it's such a delightful winter smell. I know that I am creating fun family memories this time of year and whenever my family smells these spices, they will have a strong connection back to these years. Its like a way to ensure their brain will remember these wonderful days, as smell is the strongest sense tied to memory.

Anyway, visit our online store to grab yourself some mulling spices and start infusing your home with scents that will help bring your loved ones memories back to this day.

The Lavender AppleJanuary 19, 2016Mulling Spices, air freshener, product spotlightComment

My Favorite Flowers for Valentines Day

Confession time.... I have gotten really upset with my husband for buying me flowers. I'm terrible, I know. To me flowers seem like such a frivolous gift. They are expensive, they don't last very long, and pretty soon you have nothing left to show of your "gift". I know flowers are romantic, but I would so much more love for my husband to spend our hard earned money on something that I'm not throwing in the trash 3 days later. Enter LAVENDER.

Then dried lavender entered my life. It is the perfect flower for a gal like me. In it's dried state, it still looks fresh, but it will stay beautiful like this permanently. It smells wonderful, looks wonderful, and doesn't cost near as much as real flowers. So gents, do your wife a favor this valentines day; if you want to be romantic and get her flowers, get her dried lavender. Its unique, elegant, romantic, and something she can cherish all year long.

Find our store online at www.lavenderapple.com

The Lavender AppleJanuary 14, 2016Dried Lavender Bundles, dried lavender, flowers, lavender, product spotlight, products, valentinesComment

Keeping Your House Fresh & Happy During Winter

Januaries can be tough. The fun of the holidays are over, the bright new winter snow can become grey and muddy. You may or may not be dealing with broken resolutions. Lets just say, Januaries are not my favorite. But I know my mood can dictate my family's mood. One way we keep our house feeling cozy and fresh during winter months, is by brewing stove top potpourri. When your family walks in that door, they will be engulfed by a happy and welcoming winter aroma that will set the tone and mood for your house. Instant coziness will ensue, trust me.

Ingredients:

3 sticks cinnamon sticks

2 oranges, quartered

5 sprigs fresh rosmary

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 tablespoon cloves

6 cups water

Bring to a boil, then simmer on low. If liquid runs low, feel free to add additional water.

Another way to keep your house smelling and feeling fresh is our all natural carpet fresher. Sprinkle over your carpet and vaccum up and your house will instantly smell clean and inviting. Get yours here: www.lavenderapple.com Let us know how these quick winter pick me ups work for you!

The Lavender AppleJanuary 5, 2016carpet freshener, cinnamon, oranges, potpourri, product spotlight, rosemary, vanillaComment

My Favorite Stocking Stuffers

Whenever we have new customers get hooked on our lavender products, they are always asking me what my favorites are. Its so hard to pick! Well luckily I was able to narrow it down to my top ten, okay okay, I couldn't narrow it down to JUST ten, so here are my top fifteen favorite products by The Lavender Apple. With so many great choices, you will be sure to find the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person on your list. (All products available online at www.lavenderapple.com)

Lavender Jellies