Anywhere over the rainbow, behind the mountains and near the sea, there is a house, a little and wonderful house: the fairyland cottage❤. And there lives a wonderful, kindness and by GOD blessed woman who open the door of her house every sunday so we can "visit" her. Every sunday I know that it is time for visiting "my" irish friend. I love the peaceful moments you give to me. Not only at this special covid times, but every time. I thank you thousand times from the bottom of my heart for giving me this special, peaceful moments every sunday. ❤
An American Man here, and I was wondering what to do with the lavender trimmings that I’ve had drying. I like the idea of the room spray and per the comments the fabric pillows of lavender for drawers. Your video was so helpful and felt like lavender itself. So calming and delicate, it made me feel lavender calm. Well done and thank you so much!
Lavender is such a go-to in my house. We know that a drop or two of essential oil will stop bug bites from itching, that a drop or two will help us to sleep at night, that a diffuser or a room spray will help us to feel a bit more calm and centered. We also know that it is simply lovely to watch grow and to see the bees happily buzzing around in the flowers. I love your recipe for the room spray, and will have to give that one a try. Thanks again for another brief, beautiful interlude in my week! PS-I was noticing your wedding band and admired it. It looks like it could be vintage. I love vintage jewelry, and have a few pieces myself from cherished family members no longer with us. Some days, when dressing, I think about whose essence I would like to have around me, and I chose a piece from that person, hoping that I can sometimes have a little help or catch a fleeting moment of that ancestor in my day. I hope you have a beautiful week, and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us next Sunday.
I love lavender. I use dried lavender as a moth and silver fish deterrent for my woollen clothes. I just sew up some little pouches and fill them with dried lavender and then put them in amongst my clothes. I also use lavender essential oil every night over my heart chakra to give me a restful sleep. I dilute it with some fractionated coconut oil and put it in a roller bottle then let it sit in a dark cupboard for 2 days to infuse. I roll the bottle between my hands before I use it. Love your videos. I look forward to them every Sunday. ☺️
Love all your great advice and calming videos. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 4 years ago. Have gone to great lengths to detox and simplify my life after chemo. Thank you so much!
I’ve recently bought a couple of lavender plants so now I know what I’m going to use the lavender for! Room spray sounds amazing because no chemicals, thank you
Thanks for that Niamh. I made Lavender infused oil last week, a big mason jar of it. I infused in coconut oil because thats the oil I use to moisturise. I'll mix some with shea butter for extra richness in summer and it gives good protection in the sun too. I made rose infused oil too. Have a lovely Sunday (although its windy and raining on and off here today in Kildare)
My 5 year old little girl was watching with me and she said "wow, she's really pretty". 🙂 I make some lovely bath tea bags with oatmeal, rose petals, lavendar and some gentle organic soap flakes. Wonderful to bathe with. I also make a tea with lavendar, rose, honeysuckle and vanilla etc...
Love your video. I need ways to use my lavender & I will try the room spray for sure & maybe the lavender oil too. I have made lavender syrup & lavender lemonade which are pretty good as well. Blessings from Maine, USA
Other than these 3 lovely ways, I use dry lavender in small fabric pouches to put in our drawers/wardrobes, to keep insects away and give clothes and linen a lovely scent. Also near a pillow at night, to keep the mosquitoes away, and for a relaxing scent for better sleep.
This is so relaxing to watch. Thank you! One of my favorite ways to enjoy lavender -both dried and fresh- is to add it to lemonade. It just wonderful and so easy to toss in a pinch.
Thank you for the ideas!! I love lavender. It's such a short season. I use them for tea. I leave the stems as stirring "wands" for the neighbor's little granddaughters.
I recently made a lavender syrup and it is divine! I made a simple syrup using one part sugar and one part water and when that was cool put in quit e a pot of fresh lavender and one lemon and let it infuse for 3 days in the fridge. It has a lovely pink color and is great for cocktails!
How lovely is everything that you did. I also use it to Infuse some coconut oil that I put in my hair. My hair smells lovely when I oil my hair. And it certainly calms me down for a relaxing sleep.just thought to share. Much love.
❤️ You read my mind I was also wondering what to do with my lavander. I use my lavander in the soap I make, then I use it for tea , evening calming tea, I mix it with some camomile flowers. 🌷
Hi Niamh! I always have some dried lavender at home too, it's one of my favourite flowers and scents ever! I make lavender infused vinegar that I use as a face toner and also to rinse my hair after shampoo, it does wonders to the skin and scalp! A few weeks ago I made rose water with roses from my garden, I enjoy so much making my own skincare and cleaning products and saving loads of money! At the moment I'm using calendula oil for my skin, I made it myself last spring and I love it! Thanks for another lovely video of yours, hugs from Sardinia! 💗💜
Thanks for sharing! I love lavender as well so much! I usually do my facial tonic with lavender water and witch hazel and it will last longer! I also use dry lavender in my painkiller blend with almond oil and castor oil with dry lavender and rosemary or if I don’t have I used rosemary and lavender essential oils! 🤗
I learned the hard way that those baths....definitely lovely, are messy after lol!! A local coffee shop here offers a lavender honey flavored coffee so when I found the recipe for lavender syrup, I was on it and I love it!!
I love it! I have a huge bag of dried lavender. I’ve made a couple of what I call lavender lemon sleepy pops. They’re just popsicles I like to eat as a treat before bed.
Could you do a short spot on cutting the lavender and how best to dry it, for how long,where to hang it, where to cut the buds off?Thank you. I have a plant in my garden but usually cut foot long stems string them to a hanger, and put the hanger in the closet. Not sure if I am drying it correctly, especially for the products you create.
Linda S. Martin sounds like you are doing it perfectly. When my lavender is dry I pop off the heads and then store in an airtight jar! It seems to keep the smell
@@FairylandCottage thank you so much for taking the time to respond. This video came up on youtube today, I forgot I had seen and commented, it was such fun to see it again, and now I have several more lavender plants to try out your recipe. Really enjoy your lifestyle videos. Thanks.
I have a lot of dried lavender I need to use up and I'm excited to try these ideas! Thank you. Also I love the beautiful background music and your gentle and unhurried way of explaining things.
I have a question and a comment- my question is: what is the purpose of the vodka in your room spray video? I thought it was only used to combine when oils are in the recipe.(?) My comment- I absolutely love to listen to you speak. You’ve got a beautiful accent. A N D- I love your videos as well. Keep them coming 😊❤️
I make rosehip infused oil and I like to make rose water, which I keep in the fridge in a spray bottle. Find it’s great in the morning as some hydrotherapy.
I love your videos and your voice. It’s beautiful. I use lavender in teas n potpourri. And use it in my sock drawer in small muslin pouches. It’s lovely as a roll on before bed too.
Thanks Niamh and Hello from Co Meath. Feeling inspired to make my own herb infused oils and reduce my use of commercial essential oils. This year I will start with lavender from my garden and follow your recipe.. I have found all your videos so helpful in my cottage and gardening life.
Happy Sunday, Everyone. 😊 Lovely video. I really look forward to seeing you on a Sunday. It’s like a special time, just for me. My son is Autistic with special needs and I certainly enjoy your videos for escaping for a few precious moments alone. I’m just wondering if you have an “recipes” for using the lavender flowers for say bathing or something like salt and lavender exfoliate? I’ve got an abundance of lavender and I really want to put some to good use. Thank You. Look forward to seeing you next week.xxx
Chaosophia24 sometimes companies can spike with other oils to make them smell sweeter they will still label them pure ‘lavender’ as one example. Perhaps this is where the photosensitivity comes from? Plenty of skincare companies use oils in their products and I use them in my DIY recipes with my pasty white skin and I have never had a photosensitive burn I’d be the first person to have an issue! We can agree to disagree though.
How long of a shelf life does the lavender oil last? I’ve been brewing mine with mix extra virgin Olive oil and Armond oil and it’s been sitting out in the sun for six weeks. I’m About to drain it today
I have a lot of lavender in flower in my garden. How do you harvest? Do you take the fresh flowers and make them dry or wait until they dry on the stem? Thanks 😊
Until she replies to you, I hope it helps: pick them up, make bunches and tie them, and hang them upside down somewhere dark. Its the way I dry lavender.
You should do a video on how to harvest Lavender. I tried two years ago but it doesnt seem to have a smell! So i'm guessing I harvested at the wrong time?
Thank you, I have just planted 3 lavender perennial plants. They smell lovely, they dont have any flowers on them yet. When do you harvest the flowers? 😊
Thank you Niamh for this video. I’m wondering if there is a best time to harvest the lavender from the plant? I have a pot of lavender growing on my balcony and I love the smell when I sit outside to enjoy the summer weather. Such a simple pleasure!! Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe these days!!!
The best time is when it is in full bloom. Cut after the dew lifts in the morning. Full bloom is different for every country. In Ireland it is July but yours may be ready now...
I love lavender (everything about it), so i was so happy and excited about these three products. May I use coconut oil to make facial oil? Thank you so much! See you next sunday!!!
Hello Niamh, First Thank You for all your videos! I have recently discovered your channel and have to admit I have been binge watching. You helped me realize just how much waste I generate and what steps I can take to become more zero waste. This video was wonderful with using your dried lavender, my question is do you have a video on how you harvested and dried your lavender? I would love to purchase some lavender plants next spring but really have no idea what or how to harvest and use them. Thank you again.
I love lavender! It is one of my favorite scents! I will definitely try the lavender room spray! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us :-)
Thank you for sharing with us how to make these products from lavender. I’m wondering if you could tell me if you use the lavender oil (the last product) as a moisturizer.
Aoife Ryan yes it comes back! Actually cutting back makes it bloom even more the next year! Check out some videos on the subject. You don’t cut back to the bark just the stem
soap nuts or laundry powder I make... recipe video on the channel. I don't really have anything for spot treatment. If it is white I use a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide.
You just saved me alot of money! I love lavender😍 I'm so going to try this🤗love your channel btw,I always get inspiration from watching your videos🧚♀️🌼💃💖🍃
Do you use 100 proof vodka? I just got my shipment of elderberries in and to make the syrup I was told to use the highest proof vodka I can find which is i think 90%.. In Canada, we have to apply for permission to buy 100 proof alcohol. Love your videos
Hi Niamh! Thank you for another nice video. :) I have some dried lavender from last year, I will definitely try the facial toner, since it's starting to really get into summer. In the past, I've used it as sachets for my clothes drawers, or will even put a little bit in a dish and keep it out. Thanks for starting my Sunday, as always, on a wonderful note. --Diane
Do you think adding essential oils to the room spray recipe would be okay? Do you know about how many drops of one I would add? Thank you, just found your channel :)
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Anywhere over the rainbow, behind the mountains and near the sea, there is a house, a little and wonderful house: the fairyland cottage❤. And there lives a wonderful, kindness and by GOD blessed woman who open the door of her house every sunday so we can "visit" her. Every sunday I know that it is time for visiting "my" irish friend. I love the peaceful moments you give to me. Not only at this special covid times, but every time. I thank you thousand times from the bottom of my heart for giving me this special, peaceful moments every sunday. ❤
this is so beautiful
100% ditto!
Ah how lovely of you to say... love to have you here every Sunday for a visit :-)
@@FairylandCottage Thank you❤
Are you an author? If not, you should be!
You’re like the cool HIPPIE AUNT i never had 🥺
haha thanks! I've never been called cool before! :-)
ha ha agree, awesome video! I've got some lavender in the garden. Looks like I'll be making some lavender water for the summer! :)
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The one dislike is just from someone who prefers chamomile
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@@FairylandCottage for the room spray can you just use water
@FairylandCottage do you use the blooms & he leaves from the plant?
An American Man here, and I was wondering what to do with the lavender trimmings that I’ve had drying. I like the idea of the room spray and per the comments the fabric pillows of lavender for drawers.
Your video was so helpful and felt like lavender itself. So calming and delicate, it made me feel lavender calm. Well done and thank you so much!
Yay! Lavender is my absolute favorite scent
How lovely to have lavender as your wedding bouquet! :-)
Lavender is such a go-to in my house. We know that a drop or two of essential oil will stop bug bites from itching, that a drop or two will help us to sleep at night, that a diffuser or a room spray will help us to feel a bit more calm and centered. We also know that it is simply lovely to watch grow and to see the bees happily buzzing around in the flowers. I love your recipe for the room spray, and will have to give that one a try. Thanks again for another brief, beautiful interlude in my week! PS-I was noticing your wedding band and admired it. It looks like it could be vintage. I love vintage jewelry, and have a few pieces myself from cherished family members no longer with us. Some days, when dressing, I think about whose essence I would like to have around me, and I chose a piece from that person, hoping that I can sometimes have a little help or catch a fleeting moment of that ancestor in my day. I hope you have a beautiful week, and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us next Sunday.
I love lavender. I use dried lavender as a moth and silver fish deterrent for my woollen clothes. I just sew up some little pouches and fill them with dried lavender and then put them in amongst my clothes. I also use lavender essential oil every night over my heart chakra to give me a restful sleep. I dilute it with some fractionated coconut oil and put it in a roller bottle then let it sit in a dark cupboard for 2 days to infuse. I roll the bottle between my hands before I use it. Love your videos. I look forward to them every Sunday. ☺️
Love all your great advice and calming videos. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 4 years ago. Have gone to great lengths to detox and simplify my life after chemo. Thank you so much!
Well done for changing your life... never easy especially after being so ill.. x
When I’m able to move out and into a house I wanna live like you❤️❤️❤️
Me too
I’ve recently bought a couple of lavender plants so now I know what I’m going to use the lavender for! Room spray sounds amazing because no chemicals, thank you
Thanks for that Niamh. I made Lavender infused oil last week, a big mason jar of it. I infused in coconut oil because thats the oil I use to moisturise. I'll mix some with shea butter for extra richness in summer and it gives good protection in the sun too. I made rose infused oil too. Have a lovely Sunday (although its windy and raining on and off here today in Kildare)
haha same weather here in Wicklow. my hubby lit the fire and now the sun is out! typical :-)
Nice idea adding the coconut oil to shea butter x
Fairyland Cottage , Meanwhile we are having 100+F daily in the Mojave’s desert for the past 2 weeks. No chances of any rain around here, I’m afraid 😂
My 5 year old little girl was watching with me and she said "wow, she's really pretty". 🙂
I make some lovely bath tea bags with oatmeal, rose petals, lavendar and some gentle organic soap flakes. Wonderful to bathe with. I also make a tea with lavendar, rose, honeysuckle and vanilla etc...
Ah your 5 yr old is very kind with her words. Say hello to her from me!
Yeah I think kids are very sensitive to things like warmth and serenity and grace. That's what they interpret as beauty.
Love your video. I need ways to use my lavender & I will try the room spray for sure & maybe the lavender oil too. I have made lavender syrup & lavender lemonade which are pretty good as well. Blessings from Maine, USA
Other than these 3 lovely ways, I use dry lavender in small fabric pouches to put in our drawers/wardrobes, to keep insects away and give clothes and linen a lovely scent. Also near a pillow at night, to keep the mosquitoes away, and for a relaxing scent for better sleep.
This is so relaxing to watch. Thank you!
One of my favorite ways to enjoy lavender -both dried and fresh- is to add it to lemonade. It just wonderful and so easy to toss in a pinch.
The only channel where I have to increase the volume of the video 😁😁😁😁your voice has such a calming effect on me ❤️😌
I did Room spray just with essential oil but no alcohol. The smell goes so fast away. Thanks for the tip with the Wodka 😉🤭🌹
Thank you for the ideas!! I love lavender. It's such a short season. I use them for tea. I leave the stems as stirring "wands" for the neighbor's little granddaughters.
I put dried lavender in my shortbread, with earl Grey
Ohh I like the sound of that!!
Lavender chocolate is one of my favorite little indulgence ♡
I love the smell of lavender, will definitely be trying these out 🥰
Have fun! x
Yes I agree , living in the South of France we have a lot of lavender, one of my favorite plants for sure!
I recently made a lavender syrup and it is divine! I made a simple syrup using one part sugar and one part water and when that was cool put in quit e a pot of fresh lavender and one lemon and let it infuse for 3 days in the fridge. It has a lovely pink color and is great for cocktails!
nizvkfb7vs bvrsct ohh I like the sound of that!!
How lovely is everything that you did. I also use it to Infuse some coconut oil that I put in my hair. My hair smells lovely when I oil my hair. And it certainly calms me down for a relaxing sleep.just thought to share. Much love.
oh thats a cool idea. Do you know if you can use a different oil to make the infused oil?
Lovely!❤️ Lavender is one of my favorite scents! It immediately relaxes me- just like your videos!😊
Thank you for this recipe! I’ve been looking to make lavender water and oil with just lavender and no lavender oil,. Cant wait to try it!!
Consider adding a bit of soy lecithin to the alcohol/lavender mixture to help with infusion. And shake it every day.
Your music was very pretty!
I love putting dried lavender in my vacuum !!!
❤️ You read my mind I was also wondering what to do with my lavander. I use my lavander in the soap I make, then I use it for tea , evening calming tea, I mix it with some camomile flowers. 🌷
I love lavender. I have made lavender and oatmeal soap and lavender body butter.
So lovely! I use the same method with chopped garlic and vodka and use it as a medication when I feel a cold coming on.
oh how I love your style. It is so nice to watch some of your old videos. You are forever in my heart. I shall gibe it a try with lavender. ❤❤
Just shared this video with my friend. She’s giving me lavender leaves. I told her your videos are very calming and you have a lovely voice.
Will try the toner 😁my mom always made bags for the closet to keep moths away. I always enjoyed how nice my closet smelled each time I opened it 😁
I do that too! simple, effective and smells divine :-)
I just bought some organic lavender flowers... I’d love to try the oil.. to use in my diffuser!! Thanks 😊 ❤️
Hi Niamh! I always have some dried lavender at home too, it's one of my favourite flowers and scents ever! I make lavender infused vinegar that I use as a face toner and also to rinse my hair after shampoo, it does wonders to the skin and scalp! A few weeks ago I made rose water with roses from my garden, I enjoy so much making my own skincare and cleaning products and saving loads of money! At the moment I'm using calendula oil for my skin, I made it myself last spring and I love it! Thanks for another lovely video of yours, hugs from Sardinia! 💗💜
Calendula oil is the best ever. My friend makes and it’s wonderful for the skin isn’t it.
Thanks for sharing! I love lavender as well so much! I usually do my facial tonic with lavender water and witch hazel and it will last longer! I also use dry lavender in my painkiller blend with almond oil and castor oil with dry lavender and rosemary or if I don’t have I used rosemary and lavender essential oils! 🤗
Ohh nice. Yes the witch hazel will help it last. Someday I must get some! :-)
@@FairylandCottage Cool, let me know if you like it :-)
Add to bath salts with dried rose petals, sprinkle on top of deserts or sweet dishes, make lavender tea :)
I learned the hard way that those baths....definitely lovely, are messy after lol!! A local coffee shop here offers a lavender honey flavored coffee so when I found the recipe for lavender syrup, I was on it and I love it!!
What a lovely video ❤️ can I use olive or argan oil instead of primrose?
Sure ❤️
Wow, you are amazing!!! Last week I asked you in the comment section for a lavender themed video....and here it is ❤ Thank you!!!
This was lovely. I made a room spray today but I just used plain water, I'll have to get my hands on some vodka for next time 😊
I love it! I have a huge bag of dried lavender. I’ve made a couple of what I call lavender lemon sleepy pops. They’re just popsicles I like to eat as a treat before bed.
Could you do a short spot on cutting the lavender and how best to dry it, for how long,where to hang it, where to cut the buds off?Thank you. I have a plant in my garden but usually cut foot long stems string them to a hanger, and put the hanger in the closet. Not sure if I am drying it correctly, especially for the products you create.
Linda S. Martin sounds like you are doing it perfectly. When my lavender is dry I pop off the heads and then store in an airtight jar! It seems to keep the smell
@@FairylandCottage thank you so much for taking the time to respond. This video came up on youtube today, I forgot I had seen and commented, it was such fun to see it again, and now I have several more lavender plants to try out your recipe. Really enjoy your lifestyle videos. Thanks.
Best video ive seen so far ❤️ question. Can i use pure alcohol? To replace the vodca?
Witch hazel or Vodka is great.
I see a wedding band on your hand, its got history and its beautiful.
Ah thanks! It does indeed. Both rings are antiques from family members
I have a lot of dried lavender I need to use up and I'm excited to try these ideas! Thank you. Also I love the beautiful background music and your gentle and unhurried way of explaining things.
I have a question and a comment- my question is: what is the purpose of the vodka in your room spray video? I thought it was only used to combine when oils are in the recipe.(?)
My comment- I absolutely love to listen to you speak. You’ve got a beautiful accent. A N D- I love your videos as well. Keep them coming 😊❤️
Such lovely ideas. I can't wait for my lavander to bloom now 😄💚
I make rosehip infused oil and I like to make rose water, which I keep in the fridge in a spray bottle. Find it’s great in the morning as some hydrotherapy.
I love your videos and your voice. It’s beautiful. I use lavender in teas n potpourri. And use it in my sock drawer in small muslin pouches. It’s lovely as a roll on before bed too.
Swati Pai so simple and works so well!
Thanks Niamh and Hello from Co Meath. Feeling inspired to make my own herb infused oils and reduce my use of commercial essential oils. This year I will start with lavender from my garden and follow your recipe.. I have found all your videos so helpful in my cottage and gardening life.
Margaret Quinn ah hello Margaret. Lovely to have someone watching from so close!
Thanks Kate, one of my favourite smells. I've introduced my lovely daughter in law to your chanel. I'm sure she'll love it.x
Lavender toner is also good for hair especially scalp :)
Never heard of lavender water until now. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Sunday, Everyone. 😊 Lovely video. I really look forward to seeing you on a Sunday. It’s like a special time, just for me. My son is Autistic with special needs and I certainly enjoy your videos for escaping for a few precious moments alone. I’m just wondering if you have an “recipes” for using the lavender flowers for say bathing or something like salt and lavender exfoliate? I’ve got an abundance of lavender and I really want to put some to good use. Thank You. Look forward to seeing you next week.xxx
Ohh yes you can use the dried lavender with salt for a bath or scrub. I don’t specifically have a recipe but I know there are some out there online.
Your accent is so beautiful. Thank you so much for your info on lavender!
Essential oils are the best. They are so versatile and fun to use.
Not for the skin though. They will really photosensitize it and they can seriously harm your skin.
Chaosophia24 only citrus oils do that.
@@rhg3212 actually, no. They may be more irritant than others, but the list does not stop there at all.
Chaosophia24 sometimes companies can spike with other oils to make them smell sweeter they will still label them pure ‘lavender’ as one example. Perhaps this is where the photosensitivity comes from? Plenty of skincare companies use oils in their products and I use them in my DIY recipes with my pasty white skin and I have never had a photosensitive burn I’d be the first person to have an issue! We can agree to disagree though.
This is lavender infused oil and not essential oil of course. Not to be confused
Always peaceful to watch your ideas in action. Lovely.
How long of a shelf life does the lavender oil last? I’ve been brewing mine with mix extra virgin Olive oil and Armond oil and it’s been sitting out in the sun for six weeks. I’m
About to drain it today
Love me some good Lavendar. No luck growing it from seed which has been very unusual but no matter, I shall try again.
I wish I had dried lavender or had a garden I could grow it. Love the simplicity
Dianne, you can buy dried lavender in the pharmacy or at health food stores. It doesn‘t cost much. 🤗💛🙋🏼♀️
I have a lot of lavender in flower in my garden. How do you harvest? Do you take the fresh flowers and make them dry or wait until they dry on the stem? Thanks 😊
Until she replies to you, I hope it helps: pick them up, make bunches and tie them, and hang them upside down somewhere dark. Its the way I dry lavender.
Ana strawberry thank you! So i pick them fresh
Can I do a mixture of dried lavender leaves and dried lavender flowers with the primrose oil?
wow! thank you so much! i will obviously make the room spray and face toner. ❤
You should do a video on how to harvest Lavender. I tried two years ago but it doesnt seem to have a smell! So i'm guessing I harvested at the wrong time?
The Sabra Journal hum no smell! I just cut when in bloom and dry and the store in an airtight jar
Thank you, I have just planted 3 lavender perennial plants. They smell lovely, they dont have any flowers on them yet. When do you harvest the flowers? 😊
When they are in full bloom! Later in summer about July
Thank you Niamh for this video. I’m wondering if there is a best time to harvest the lavender from the plant? I have a pot of lavender growing on my balcony and I love the smell when I sit outside to enjoy the summer weather. Such a simple pleasure!! Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe these days!!!
The best time is when it is in full bloom. Cut after the dew lifts in the morning. Full bloom is different for every country. In Ireland it is July but yours may be ready now...
Fairyland Cottage Thanks for the info. Would you then suggest laying them flat to dry out or gather the stems in a bunch and hang upside down?
Just bought a lavender plant,so looking forward to make my own products
Mostly I use lavender for tea
Lavender syrup is great for hot or cold drinks, or poured over pancakes or ice cream.
Perfect! Thank you! I have some dried lavender and was wondering what to do with it.
I love lavender (everything about it), so i was so happy and excited about these three products. May I use coconut oil to make facial oil? Thank you so much! See you next sunday!!!
Me too! Lavender with everything!
Lovely! Thank you for teaching us these simple techniques. Hope you and your family are well💕
Great suggestions!The scent of lavender is divine. Thank you for the inspiration, as always. 💜
Do I need to use all flowers or can I use the leaves? Do you take this internally too? I've had cut up lavender leaves in my salad.
Never used the leaves. I don’t take this internally
I love essentials oils especially lavender it helps me to sleep at night but their a bit expensive..
I wanna try thay recipe. 💖💖💖
Hello Niamh, First Thank You for all your videos! I have recently discovered your channel and have to admit I have been binge watching. You helped me realize just how much waste I generate and what steps I can take to become more zero waste. This video was wonderful with using your dried lavender, my question is do you have a video on how you harvested and dried your lavender? I would love to purchase some lavender plants next spring but really have no idea what or how to harvest and use them. Thank you again.
Last year I only made lavender syrup and lavender infused water, but my harvest is larger this year and I am hoping to make many more things!
I love lavender! It is one of my favorite scents! I will definitely try the lavender room spray! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us :-)
Thank you for sharing with us how to make these products from lavender. I’m wondering if you could tell me if you use the lavender oil (the last product) as a moisturizer.
Such lovely ideas, you've inspired me here. Thanks for your refreshing outlook. Have a peaceful day.
Thank you! You too x
These are my favorite type of videos you make!
We have lavender grow in the garden every year. Just wondering if I harvest the flowers will they grow back themselves next year?
Yes!! I bought a small one from a farmers market about 7 years ago and it comes back every year bigger and bigger!!
@@mombythec oh thank you I was worried if I harvested it they wouldnt grow back again
Aoife Ryan yes it comes back! Actually cutting back makes it bloom even more the next year! Check out some videos on the subject. You don’t cut back to the bark just the stem
Interesting about using the vodka! Was going to ask how you do laundry? Soap nuts? What do you use to spot treat stains? X
soap nuts or laundry powder I make... recipe video on the channel.
I don't really have anything for spot treatment. If it is white I use a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide.
I absolutely love and enjoy your videos. I look forward to your new postings each time. Thank You 😊
Love your videos you have wonderful ideas and I wish I lived in Ireland take care God bless
Thank you for this. I would also like to know what you are using as an application to apply this to your face please.
Thank you, Niamh.
Do you have any tips on the best way to dry lavender? I
I have try your roomspray, I have a lot of lavendel in my garden.
she is literally the definition of a crunchy mum
What is the shelf life for the face toner? And is it kept in the refrigerator all the time? ❤
You just saved me alot of money! I love lavender😍 I'm so going to try this🤗love your channel btw,I always get inspiration from watching your videos🧚♀️🌼💃💖🍃
Do you use 100 proof vodka? I just got my shipment of elderberries in and to make the syrup I was told to use the highest proof vodka I can find which is i think 90%.. In Canada, we have to apply for permission to buy 100 proof alcohol. Love your videos
Great video! Can you make edible lavender oil for chocolate?
Ohh interesting! I have never used but lavender flower is edible so would be great in chocolate I’m sure
Hi Niamh! Thank you for another nice video. :) I have some dried lavender from last year, I will definitely try the facial toner, since it's starting to really get into summer. In the past, I've used it as sachets for my clothes drawers, or will even put a little bit in a dish and keep it out. Thanks for starting my Sunday, as always, on a wonderful note. --Diane
Ah lovely Diane! Have a lovely Sunday :-)
Do you think adding essential oils to the room spray recipe would be okay? Do you know about how many drops of one I would add? Thank you, just found your channel :)
Ah delighted you found the channel!
yes essential oils I'm sure would work good. I think it is about 2 drops in 30mls... but I always put more!
Love the video but I have a question. For the spray would it rot if you just used water?
Love your pleasant voice when u explain 🤤😇😊🥰
How lovely! These would make wonderful gifts!
Love this video will definitely try these love the smell of lavender