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Showing posts with label Lavender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lavender. Show all posts

Friday, October 22, 2010

Lavender Essential Oil

Before I left the lavender fields of Maui, I purchased this little blue bottle filled with lavender essential oil.

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In order to make the essential oil, they must take the flowering tops of the lavender plants and steam-distill them until the essential oil is separated out from the plant.


I use eight to ten drops of this oil to create a relaxing lavender bath.

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Or I’ll put a few drops on a cotton ball and tuck it into my pillowcase for the night.

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Another way I have used this oil is by mixing about five drops with two cups of warm water.  Then I soak up a washcloth in the mixture and wring it out.

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Laying down, I place the scented washcloth over my closed eyes.  I relax by breathing deep and letting the scent of lavender take me away to fields below.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

My Lavender Wand

This is the beautiful lavender wand I brought back from the Lavender Farm I visited in Hawaii a couple of months ago.


This Hawaii postcard is has always been a favorite of mine.


Perhaps because it has that “old world touch” of the Hawaiian Islands.


When I was purchasing this wand, the lady at the gift store told me this is one item they will not ship.  (Probably because it is so fragile)  I was happy to get it home in one piece :-)


I love to hang just about everything these days.  (It makes it easy to find)


This wand is wrapped in silver and purple ribbon with the name of the Lavender Farm on it,  Ali`i Kula.


If you are interested in how the lavender wands are made or if you just want to try your hand at making one yourself click here for directions.


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Monday, September 27, 2010

Simply Beautiful

These classic large clear jars are made by Anchor Hocking.  They are available at many places.  (I bought mine at Target.)
09262010 020008The light purple lavender soaps are from Trader Joe’s.  (They smell heavenly.)
09262010 020005I bought the sponges at a local craft store; Several came in a package.09262010 020004The lavender soaps also make sweet  little gifts or favors.  09262010 020003 Just insert them into a premade organza bag and Whala!09262010 0200029 Below I filled a vintage apothecary jar with dried lavender.
09262010 020006And finally, the cream colored soaps on the bottom of this jar are made by Tom’s of Maine.  They are also lavender.
Simple ideas are beautiful.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Back to the Lavender Fields

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Today, I feel like returning to the lavender field. (Only in my mind, of course.)


The one on Maui called Ali`i Kula Lavender or “AKL”. 


Nestled In the uplands of Maui, along the skirt of Haleakala  which means “House of the Sun”.

 
I can hear the trickling of water falling from the beautiful fountain while I take in the beautiful view of the Hawaiian coastline below.

 
I am enveloped in the scent of lavender.  I think I will stay here awhile learning about all the types of lavender one can grow.


“Lavandula x intermedia” is also known as “Dutch” Lavender. 


The x means it is a cross with two plants and the intermedia means that these crossed plants have the best qualities of both parents.

I am taking a deep breath and then exhaling slowly trying to remember to remind myself of “this place” during the stressful moments of this week.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

A Bath of Lavender

Lavender originated from the Latin word lavare, meaning to wash. 


It was given this name because of the ancient use of lavender in bath waters.   
                                                  

It is known to balance and sooth sensitive skin.


Essential oils, whether in soap, salts, or bubbles can transform your bath into a relaxing escape from the stress of the day.  


During your relaxing soak, sip a cup of tea, perhaps chamomile, for it is also known to calm the soul.


I find The  Segovia Collection (Vol. 1): The Legendary Andres Segovia in an All-Bach Program a perfect soundtrack to my bath time.      


Lately I have been using my lavender soy candle made by “EO”.  It is heavenly.


Lavender has been traditionally known to “raise the spirit”.   A warm lavender bath can be a wonderful prescription for a good night sleep.


Let today be filled with relaxing moments and enjoy.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

"Victorian Amethyst" Lavender - Ali'i Garden


Here are more of the many pictures I took of Ali’i Lavender Garden. It is located on Maui.



This view (above) reminds me of being back in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.


Ali’i Lavender Garden is nestled under the ledge of Haleakala Crater.



 
A vacant birdhouse waiting for it's next guest to "fly in".   This handmade birdhouse has just as much charm and character as the garden itself.



Lavandula angustifolia ‘Victorian Amethyst’



Purple tufts of lavender colorize the garden slopes and permeate the air with it's sweet fragrance.



Lavender Brownies displayed in the Gift Shop.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Sweet Lavender

During my holiday last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Ali’i Lavender Garden.  It is located in Maui’s ‘Upcountry’.
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This garden, also known as ‘AKL’,  is located on the slopes of Haleakala.
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A very beautiful and serene setting saturated in the luscious scent of lavender.
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Gazebos and benches beckon one to a place of peace and calm.  The temperature is just perfect at this altitude on Maui.
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This garden grows many varieties of lavender.  I didn’t realize there are so many kinds.
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One variety grown here is Sweet Lavender.
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These beautiful handmade wooden signs help to identify the lavender types throughout the garden.
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I learned Sweet Lavender is known as a tropical lavender because it will not survive in temperatures below 32 degrees F.

Sweet Lavender is used for crafting and dried arrangements.   Above is a picture I took inside their Gift Shop.



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