Country Manor Potpourri 4 Tablespoons dried Lavender 2 Tablespoons dried Rosemary 1 oz dried Lemon peel 1 oz dried Juniper berries, crushed 1 oz dried Allspice berries, crushed 1/2 oz Orris root powder Mix all ingredient together and place in zip-lock bag. Allow to stand for several days before using.

Kitchen Potpourri 1 oz Costmary 1 oz Tansy 1 oz Lavender 1 oz Peppermint 1/2 oz Lemon-scented geranium leaves 1/2 oz Mint-scneted geranium leaves 1/2 oz Bay leaves 1/2 oz Rosemary 1 oz Orris root powder 1/2 oz Lovage root, crushed 3 drops Rosemary essential oil 2 drops Lemon essential oil 2 drops Patchouli essential oil Mix all ingredients together and place in zip-lock bag. Allow to stand for several days before using.

Lavender Simmering Potpourri 2 oz Lavender 1 oz Rose petals 1 oz Cloves, bruised 1 oz Cinnamon sticks, crushed 1 oz Orris root powder 1 oz Gum Benzoin powder 2 drops Rose essential oil 2 drops Lavender essential oil 2 drops Clove essentail oil 2 drops Tincture of Benzoin Mix all ingredients together well. Allow to "cure" in a zip-lock bag for two weeks before using. This mixture can also be sewn into sachets.

Lemon Verbena and Lavender Potpourri 2 oz Lemon Verbena 3 oz Lavender flowers 1 oz Peppermint 1 oz Marjoram 1/2 whole Nutmeg, grated 1 Tablespoon Blade mace, crushed 1 oz Orris root powder 1 drop Lemon essential oil 1 drop Orange Blossom essential oil 1 drop Peppermint essential oil Mix all ingredients together and place in zip-lock bag. Allow to stand for several days before using.

Rose and Herb Potpourri 4 oz Rose petals 2 oz Lavender flowers 1 oz Marjoram 1 oz Thyme 1 oz Rosemary 2 Tablespoons Orange peel, crushed 2 teaspoons Cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon Allspice berries, crushed 1 oz Orris root powder 2 drops Orange essential oil 1 drops Clove essential oil Mix all ingredients together and place in zip-lock bag. Allow to stand for several days before using.

Rosemary and Lemon Balm Potpourri 2 oz dried Lemon balm, crumbled 1/2 oz dried Bay leaves, crumbled 1/2 oz dried Eucalyptus leaves, crumbled 1 oz Cloves, bruised 1 oz Orris root powder 1 oz Musk powder 2 drops Rosemary essential oil 2 drops Lemon balm essential oil 1 drop Clove essential oil Mix all ingredients together well. Allow to "cure" in a zip-lock bag for two weeks before using. This mixture can also be sewn into sachets.

Spicy Potpourri 1/2 cup Lavender flowers 1 teaspoon Allspice berries 1 teaspoon Anise seed 1 teaspoon Cinnamon bark pieces, finely broken 1 Tablespoon Orange peel 1 Tablespoon Sandalwood chips 1 1" section vanilla bean, finely chopped After mixing, use 1/4 cup in a quart of simmering water.

Spicy Simmering Potpourri 1 cup whole Allspice 1 cup Star Anise 1 cup dried Ginger Root, chopped 1 cup dried Sassafrass root, chopped 2 cups dried Orange Peel 2 cups dried Lemon Verbena leaves 20 drops Allspice essential oil Mix all ingredients together well. Place a few tablespoons of mixture in simmering water to make house smell wonderful.

St. Clemant's Potpourri (from an old nursery ryhyme) Mix together: 3 cups of rose petals 1 cup of Chamomile flowers or Globe Amaranth, natural or dyed yellow 1/2 cup Lemongrass 1 cup Orange slices cut in half 1 cup Orange peel, cut in ribbon 1 cup Lemon balm leaves, 4 Tablespoons Lemon Thyme Crush and add: 4 Tablespoons dried Orange Peel and 3 Tablespoons dried Lemon Peel 2 Tablespoons Mace 1 tablespoon Allspice berries Mix in : 5 Tablespoons Orris Root powder 2 tablespoons Gum Tragacanth powder 4 drops Rose essential oil 4 drops each Orange and Lemon essential oil.

Yule Simmering Potpourri Mix together equal amounts of: Whole Allspice Whole Cloves Cinnamon Stick pieces Large pieces of dried orange peel Optional: A few drops of Essential Oils of bergamot, cinnamon or clove. Add 1/4 cup of mixture to small pot of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat so the fragrant steam fills the air. Substitute ingredients as you like to fit your personal tastes.