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A Lavender Home

Lavender Decor

 Lavender  bouquets, fresh and dried, are a beautiful addition to any decor, adding instant elegance and comfort.  Here are just a few ways to incorporate them into your home.  (Click on photos for full effect)
Dried lavender in a large vase lasts for years
A wrapped bouquet makes an elegant accent
Dried stems make great kindling for your fireplace
Lavender candle with fancy purple matches
Add a little Scandinavian Hygge to your home
A few sprigs of lavender added to your dinner napkin add a touch of elegance
Lavender wreaths are always a welcome additon
Dried lavender in a basket
A wreath made from spent lavender stems

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​Cleaning and Deodorizing with Lavender

Lavender is well known for its antibacterial properties, so during this cold and flu season, it is the perfect addition to your cleaning regiment -- disinfecting and dispelling the winter blahs by transporting you back to sunny summer days.  Here are a few ways to use lavender as a cleaner and deodorizer:

All Purpose Deodorizer
(From The Lavender Lover’s Handbook by Sarah Berringer Bader)
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon borax
  • Distilled or purified water
  • ¼ c liquid castile soap
  • 10 drops lavender eo
  • 5 drops of lemon essential oil or 1 tsp lemon juice
 
  1. Mix the white vinegar and borax together in a 16 ounce spray bottle.  Fill the bottle ¾ full with hot purified or distilled water. Shake well until the borax is dissolved.
  2. Add the liquid castile soap and the essential oils (or the lavender oil and lemon juice) to the solution and shake well.  Use as you would any other all-purpose cleaner

Carpet deodorizer
Area rugs and carpets are breeding grounds for odors and bacteria, so here is an idea for fresh and clean carpets without the expense:

  • 8 drops of lavender oil
  • ½-cup baking soda.
  • Large mason jar
Combine ingredients and shake well.  Sprinkle over the carpet, wait a few minutes, and then vacuum.


Lavender Laundry​

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Option 1:  Lavender dryer sachets. Store bought dryer sheets can contain some nasty chemicals, so why not try something that smells just as nice (or better!) without the chemicals and for a fraction of the cost!

Just fill a small muslin bag with lavender buds and throw it in the dryer. Just make sure to double or triple tie the bag shut so that it doesn't spill out (that happened to me...yes it makes a mess, but smells lovely). In most cases, these sachets will last for 8-10 loads before losing their scent. Just gently squeeze the sachets before throwing into the dryer.  (Muslin dryer sachets are also available for purchase on our website  and in our Newberg shop.)​
Added bonus:  You can sprinkle the spent sachets onto your carpet and then vacuum to freshen up your carpet!​

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Option 2: Lavender EO on dryer balls:   Another great option is to place a 4-5 drops of lavender essential oil onto reusable wool dryer balls.    

​Essential oils are flammable, so to reduce risk of fire add the drops to wool balls and then run for ​about 10 minutes on "air dry" mode after your drying cycle has ended.​

Scenting a Room 

Option 1:  Lavender essential oil in a diffuser not only makes your room smell great, but it is very relaxing as well!

Option 2:  Hydrosol spray has such a lovely floral scent and is great as a room freshener or linen spray.  Be sure to use real hydrosol -- not flower water.   Hydrosol is the byproduct of the distillation process so it contains many of the smae great properties as lavender and is clean and pure.  No additives, no toxins, nada.
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Little Lavender Shop
108 S College Ste C
Newberg, OR 97132
Hours: Thurs-Sat 12-5

Farm Location
Little Lavender Farm
11011 NE Paren Springs Rd
Dundee, Oregon 97115
(Farm is open by appointment and for Exclusive Events Only)

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  • Home
  • Lavender 101
    • Our Lavender
    • A Brief History of Lavender
    • The Many Uses of Lavender Essential Oil
    • What is Hydrosol anyway?
    • Lavender and Anxiety
    • Lavender and Weddings
    • A Lavender Home
    • Lavender and Soil Amendment
    • Growing Lavender in Containers
    • When to harvest lavender
    • Pruning
  • Shop
  • Recipes
    • Culinary Lavender
    • Basics
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts
  • Writing
    • Around the farm
    • Reflections on Life and Lavender
    • Newsletters
  • Lavender Crafts
  • Gallery
  • About Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy