Comments on: Linens From My Grandma’s Closet

By: john

john — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:11:30 +0000

Lavender is great! My grandma recommended that we plant a small lavender scrub near the window of my room, and each morning when I wake up it smells great!

By: Badbadivy

Badbadivy — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:02:42 +0000

Bonnie- it’s important that the lavender is fresh. If it’s not terribly old, you can smoosh the lavender sachets to break out some new scent, but you really need to change out the sachets every 3 months or so.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:53:30 +0000

I’ve had a ton of lavender for 5 years now (since my wedding), and I have sachets all over the place. I still get that smell, though. I mean, two in my closet does nothing…should I make ten more? stick them between all the linens? (I’ve washed the walls, too, just so you know).

By: Ann at mommysecrets

Ann at mommysecrets — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:28:58 +0000

Oh, Limpy Linens, I struggle with the same thing! Ivy, I look forward to trying your simple trick!

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Music City Bloggers » Blog Archive » Heaven Scent — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:46:25 +0000

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