A while ago I put an autumnal display on the coffee table - a wooden platter, lined with fabric maple leaves, with piled up with various cones and some shiny conkers. I moved it out of the way when I put up the Christmas decorations. Then last week, when I felt I needed some Vitamin C, I ate loads of 'easy peelers'. I left the peel to dry out on the window sill. I cut some star shapes [and threw the trimmings into the compost bin] I used it to make a seasonal pot pourri.
So pretty, so unusual, lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI think I've got orange peel envy!
ReplyDeleteEasy peelers dry out very quickly
DeleteGorgeous! What a lovely idea!
ReplyDeleteThat must smell gorgeous and it looks lovely
ReplyDeleteYes, and yes 🍊
DeleteI like that. I’m going to copy it!
ReplyDeleteHope you and yours have a happy healthy Christmas, Philip, and that the livestock are ok over the winter
DeleteThat looks pretty!! I meant to try cutting star shapes too!
ReplyDeleteI used a cookie cutter to mark out the stars, but needed kitchen scissors occasionally to trim the points
DeleteThat's a lovely idea, especially the dried easy peeler skin. I always think it is such a lovely colour as well as the gorgeous scent. You are very inventive. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteEP skins are much easier to manage than regular oranges 🍊🍊🍊
Deleteif you have a wood burner, lay out the peelings on top and leave them to dry. Creates a lovely aroma round the room.Don't leave them too long or they get burnt to a crisp!
ReplyDeleteOh but I don't have one, sadly...
DeleteTop of the radiators?
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DeleteMarket it!!
ReplyDeleteIn cellophane bags at craft fairs, perhaps....
DeleteWhat a clever idea to cut out star shapes, I must remember that one. We were only talking last night while watching Alan's tele, he never records anything so we have to sit through adverts, about how many 'Christmas Aroma' air freshener thingies there were on the market. We are both fans of fresh air, although Alan does have those 'sticks in a jar' things in some rooms. Gosh I know all the technical terms don't I !!
ReplyDeleteI loathe that ad with the nasty green smelly clouds that confront the woman opening the door
DeleteApparently, they are 'Reed Diffusers'!
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DeleteLovely photographs. I have been using suitable pictures for a daily Advent jigsaw puzzle online.
ReplyDeleteI made an orange and clove pomander on the first day of Advent, which is drying on the radiator and scenting the kitchen.
Pomanders are lovely, especially with festive velvet ribbons...
DeleteThat sounds lovely-I might try that next year. Catriona
ReplyDeleteIt's easy, just use any appropriate herbs and spices you already have.
DeleteThat is lovely. I am fearful of chemical room scents! I have sometimes simmered a few spices and a bay leaf on the stove for the scent, but your pot pourri version is attractive, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the scent of Christmas spices in the kitchen
DeleteMy daughter and I were talking about making some potpourri just the other day. I like the idea of cutting out stars from the citrus peels.
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