Birthdays are special no doubt. Leave aside the fact that another candle is added to the cake every year, who can resist the special treatment, love, and attention that’s showered on them? Selecting Birthday flower gifts is easier than what you may think, all you have to do is ensure that your selection reflects the receiver’s personality. Whether it’s a simple arrangement of no fuss flowers or an elaborate masterpiece you must keep in mind the unique taste of the person you are celebrating.
A classical bouquet, 21 roses, ribbons, the works would be perfect for somebody who leans towards a traditional sensibility. They will be able to appreciate its timeless beauty and the symbolism that it carries. However if you are selecting flowers for somebody with a wild streak you would do well to choose a bouquet of vibrant exotic blooms. Or for somebody with a practical bend of mind, choose a potted plant which, with some amount of care, would still be around for the next year’s celebration. Make it a wonderful day for that special someone with this DIY (do it yourself) potpourri because buying gifts is easy but making them is more meaningful and an excellent way of displaying how much you care.
Birthday Potpourri
You will need 3 cups of Pink and 3 cups of Red rose petals, a cups of miniature rosebuds, 2 cups lavender, 1 cup rose leaves, 2 tbsps of powdered orris root (fixative) and 15 drops of rose oil. All these materials can be purchased from your local florist.
Instructions-
Spread the petals and the buds and lavender on a large tray and leave them in a warm dry place, stir them a little everyday till they are completely dried. Once dry, place them in a glass bowl.
Add the powdered orris root and the rose oil to the dried materials and gently mix with your hands.
Place the mixture in a paper bag and seal it. Turn the bag over several times to distribute the fixative. Place it away from direct sunlight and allow it to season for 4-6 weeks.
When the potpourri is seasoned, place in open containers. Add rose oil and mix with your hands whenever you feel the fragrance diminishing.
Place the potpourri in cute Tibetian pouches and tie it up with a fancy ribbon before gifting it away. The receiver can place it in their wardrobe or anywhere a fragrant perfume is invited.
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