Goodbye summer, hello fall - Spa

Goodbye summer ~

My roses are all gone, but I did manage to freeze a few to use in the winter for a special treat.

Rose water: simply simmer roses in water until all the oils release, drain through cheesecloth and keep the water in a sterilized jar in the fridge. 

It is a very gentle and moisturizing toner for sensitive skin

This is the "cheat" way, real rose water includes a distiller and brick contraption (a project to try later on) but this is still a wonderful way to use fragrant roses. 

NOTE - don't use sprayed roses, only organic - the ones in the store is usually sprayed with something

Hello Fall~ 

These Nasturtiums are in full bloom right now. I also freeze them for winter use.

They are my favourite way to help dry scalp in the winter months. They soothe and heal the most sensitive scalps.

Dry scalp remedy: simmer, drain through cheesecloth, keep water in fridge and after shampoo and conditioner, use it as the final rinse   

Have a beautiful evening!

                     

Rose tea party

That lovely rose inspired a whole day of play ...for him and her

 

They had their very first tea party with the rose as their center piece and dunkaroos for their royal treat (the center piece didn't quite make it due to curious baby fingers, but the treat was a hit)


See you tomorrow ~

My yellow rose

Look who surprised me this morning!

A gift from above to cheer up this weary soul of mine, 

My very first rose...and this after I thought the bush was dead for sure after such a harsh winter 

It smells heavenly too - vanilla and citrus mixing together to lift any one's spirits

She does a pretty good job lifting spirits as well! I hope you have a fabulous day, filled with little blessings and gifts from above