Springtime Bud Magic
The sun is shining and leaf and flower buds are opening and blooming; welcome some of this brightness and growth into your own life by mixing up a batch of magical springtime potpourri. Select a handful of partially opened leaf buds and several freshly bloomed flowers. Set them in the sunshine or hang them from string in an airy place to dry. Sprinkle the buds and flowers with an essential oil of your choice, adding a few drops of oil at a time and mixing until the desired fragrance is achieved. Charged with the essence of spring, simmering this potpourri in a pot of hot water creates a light, positive, and fertile atmosphere conducive to creativity, productivity, and joy.
–Melanie Marquis