POTS OF POTPOURRI

With a nod to cottagecore, there’s something aesthetically pleasing about dried flower petals.

“Homemade potpourri is an easy, effective and affordable way to scent a room,” notes Luxton. “Simply add dried flowers, fruit and spices into a bowl or jar. I use strawflowers, apple slices, orange slices, whole nuts, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and pine cones.”

Once you’ve combined your ingredients, she says to add in a few drops of essential oils (such as cedarwood, orange, clove, and pine), gently mix everything together, and place in a beautiful bowl.

To increase its longevity, Chrissie Rucker OBE, founder of The White Company, says potpourri can also be re-energised with a fragrance oil or room spray.

“To boost scent, I like to light one or two scented candles, or opt for an electronic diffuser and fragrance oil of choice,” says Rucker. “To check you haven’t over-scented, leave the room and pop back after 10 minutes with a fresh nose.”