Some of us choose to start the new year by detoxing the month of January, but my goal was to give the entire house and work spaces a major diet. I’ve been a pretty organized person all my life, you’re talking to the girl who has always color coded her closet and planner. But after reading Marie Kondo’s book last year I wanted to take it up a notch. As an event planner and baker, naturally we accumulate plenty of items, because we know very well somewhere down the line we will need those tree stumps. But decluttering and organizing is actually fun for me, although it took an entire month everything has now been given a proper home, a good clean or placed into one of five large boxes to donate. It’s been so refreshing to start February with a completely clean slate.
In order for the house to feel truly refreshing and clean, I love infusingg it with scents. From gardenia incense to soy candles and the most powerful of all, essential oils. If you’re not an avid user of oils, you should be! Not only do they smell good, they can help us sleep, relax, energize before a workout as well as alleviate sicknesses and pain. Yes, that tiny bottle of essential oil can do all of that!
Whenever you use purchase essential oils, make sure they are the highest quality and pure, so that you ensure you’re getting the exact ingredients and benefits you’re paying for. Like with eucalyptus, which I love using during winter because it is both woodsy and invigorating, but can sometimes be cheap because it’s actually made from camphorwood which smells very similar yet lacks all the important benefits of pure eucalyptus.
Since eucalyptus can be a bit overwhelming, I added in a bit of lemon essential oil to make it truly energizing and then a few drops of lavender to soften both. It’s subtle yet refreshing, but you can certainly make the scent stronger if you prefer.
I love the way these turned out, and how something so simple can make each day just a bit more special. And how lovely is this bottle? It’s actually a plant mister I got for a $3 steal from Michael’s. There is no reason function can’t look nice too. I love how pretty it looks sitting on the bathroom tray alongside bath salts and fresh flowers.
You’ll Need
- 100% Organic Pure Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 100% Organic Pure Lemon Essential Oil
- 100% Organic Pure Lavender Essential Oil
- Unscented Witch Hazel
- Distilled water
- Glass Spray Bottle {I used a 6 oz. bottle – adjust measurements for the size of your bottle}
- Medicine Dropper
Use it…whenever you the air needs a refresh, onto the rugs, sheets, and curtains.
Keep in Mind…Natural separation does occur since oil never truly combines with water, but don’t worry it still does the job. Before each use, shake the bottle gently to redistribute the oils.
Just imagine coming home from work or “just one of those days” to a house that smells so pretty. Here’s how you can create your very own DIY Lemon Eucalyptus and Lavender room spray…
