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The Magic of Hydrosols: A Beginner’s Guide to Aromatic Waters & Their Benefits
Herbs are replete with enchanting scents, be it the beautiful scent of a rose or the lemony green smell of just crushed lemon balm. Like essential oils, hydrosols are a way for us to capture these lovely aromas and other amazing properties of many herbs to use and enjoy. The fragrant flowers and plants of high summer are wonderful for making your very own hydrosols at home.
The Apothecary Pantry: Making Floral-Infused Honey for Cozy Reading Days
Making little jars of honey infused with flowers all full of aroma and, perhaps, a bit of kindness, is a way to embrace those miracles and be part of the beauty of the moment. It is a way of grounding and enjoying life. Pair floral-infused honey drizzled over a bit of cake or sweetening a cup of tea with your favorite blossom-filled cozy fantasy for an immersive reading experience. Find a suggested reading list too!
Rose Name Meaning: Herbal Lore & Floral Symbolism in Fiction
A well loved name, Rose and its variations have been used in stories for centuries. Often considered the epitome of femininity, the name is inspired by the flower of the same name. The rose, of course, is synonymous with romance and endless love, used in the modern day to profess deeply romantic feelings.
Enchanted Greenhouse: Honeyed Rose Hot Cocoa Recipe for A Cozy Mug
Coziness ensues as Terlu and Yarrow find themselves working alongside one another in an effort to save the greenhouse. All this concentration takes sustenance. What could be better than hot cocoa during a research session on a cold winter day?
This recipe brings rosy goodness from the greenhouses together with the honey and a bit of ashwagandha for extra centering support. It is rich in herbs that support the nervous system too.
Bathe Like a Flower Fairy This Holiday: Herbal Candy Cane Salt Soak
Crafting for the holidays is such fun, and including a little something for self-care is important! Herbal bathing gives us a chance to slow down and rest for a bit. Plus, all of the goodness from the herbs steeps right into the water enhancing the wonderful effects of a simple bath.
Happily there are plenty of cozy wintertime books to enjoy in the tub too. We have listed some below to help you get reading. Surely a flower fairy would take time for a bath and a reading session during this busy season.
Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner, this simple herb craft is a little tribute to potential love and romance interwoven in the cozy pages of this book. The interplay of the characters and the plants they encounter in their fictional world was magically lovely to read.
BE WARNED: SPOILER-FILLED CRAFT TUTORIAL !
Beyond the Page: Unlocking the Calm of Kianthe's Rose Mint Tea
Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is filled with adventure, love, humor, and well, tea. As the story begins, we quickly learn that protagonist Kianthe’s favorite tea blend is a simply brewed rose mint tea. The perfect blend for a cozy fantasy tea!
The House Witch by Delemhach: A Cozy Fantasy Book Review
The House Witch is the story of Finlay Ashowan adventures in becoming the cook for the King and Queen of Daxaria along with all the people who live in the castle. This story is wonderfully told from various perspectives including a grouchy house witch, a fluffy kitty, and a noble lady. It is filled with the daily intrigue of castle life Fin’s struggle to make a place for himself in his new role as cook, intriguing romantic interludes, and of course descriptions of tasty meals.
Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals
These little snow pals are fashioned from socks and rice with a plump filling of fragrant herbs to turn your reading time into a sensory escape. They are the perfect companion for exploring the snowy woods (or wherever your current book is taking you!). AND they couldn’t be easier or more fun to make especially when they are all stuffed with aromatic dried herbs! Squishy and adorable, sock snow pals will give off a wonderful fragrance when squeezed and loved.
Find instructions in this post and visit our Instagram or Tiktok pages for a instruction video to help you make your own sock snow pals!