If you live in the UK or have been watching the news recently, you’ll know thatΒ things have been a bit crazy here in the UK. With the majority vote to leave the European Union and all the ramifications and fears that have followed, I’m personally still trying to come to terms with the decision. While I don’t tend to discuss politics here on the blog, of course, this has affected everyone and has certainly been at the forefront of my own mind over the past few days. There has been a lot of speculation in terms of the effect this will have both long term and short term on the economy but the truth is, no matter how you voted, we simply don’t know what’s going to happen and that uncertainty is always difficult to deal with.
Saying that, I’ve always felt that no matter what your budget, not every luxury in life has to come with a huge price tag and happily, today’s post will show you how to create something that is actually really inexpensive but certainly doesn’t look or feel that way. Not only that, but the psychological effects of aromatherapy are well documented and so this may just help to ease anxiety and relax you!
In my last #SwiftHomeHacks video that I created with Swiftcover, I’m sharing how to create a DIY fragrance diffuser using simple, natural ingredients. These are perfect if you don’t want to burn candles or insense or leave a stove top potpourri on or use any nasty chemical fragrances in your home. It’s completely natural using simply almond oil and essential oils and this little reed diffuser gives off a lovely subtle fragrance that will fill a room without overwhelming it.
You can check out the video to see how I make them here…
A few additional tips:
- To help the fragrance move through the reeds, try turning the reeds around after an hour or so to allow gravity to do its thing!
- If you are struggling to smell the diffuser or the reeds are not absorbing the oils, you can add a teaspoon or two of clear vodka to reduce the viscosity and make it easier for the oil to pass through the reeds.
- Essential oils don’t throw off fragrance the way fine or commercial fragrances do so feel free to add a bit more than 100 or so drops as I have done. The amount of oils you need is relative to the size of your glass jar and you may need to slightly increase it if you’d like a more powerful fragrance.
Be sure to check out all the #SwiftHomeHacks here.Β For my previous videos, you can see those here.
I hope you liked the video! Is this something you would try? What do you use to relax in times of anxiety?
Disclaimer: Iβm collaborating with Swiftcover on their #SwiftHomeHacks campaign to bring you these fabulous DIY videos. As always, I only work with companies I really like and think you will too! Thanks for supporting the businesses that support Swoon Worthy!
Thanks for the video Kimberley! I’ve made both your candles and room sprays in the past and they turned out amazing so it’s great to add the diffuser to my repertoire!
Oh I’m so pleased to hear you’ve tried the others too! Music to my ears! Good luck with the diffuser, it’s just so ridiculously easy ;) xx
That’s wonderful Kimberly, I didn’t know it was so easy to make these – I’m definitely going to do so now! Thanks for another great video tutorial x
Yay! You’ll have to let me know how it comes out :) I love mixing fragrances, it’s just so nice to be able to customise it xx
Hiya Kimberly, great tutorial. Xxx
Thank you Pauline! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend :) xxx
Oh, I love these diffusers and I get so annoyed when they run out because I have to remember to buy another one! I’d never thought about refilling them but this is a great idea! x
The one you see me using in the video is an old one that’d run out ;) They are so easy to recycle and the reed diffusers aren’t expensive to buy (I get mine from Amazon) – good luck and let me know if you try it! xxx
I too am struggling with the outcome of the referendum and the uncertainty that’s followed since. The political drama unfolding beats any fiction, surely! It’s all so crazy. :-(
Your video is fantastic, so much easier to make a reed diffuser than I ever imagined and you’re right, aromatherapy can be a great way to relieve anxieties. Shall have to research more into which scents to use together as I’d love to try this… healthier than turning to wine in difficult times!
Well, wine always helps too! Ha! But I do love a bit of aromatherapy, it always helps me to relax. In all the craziness of the last week or so, I’ve turned to it more and more and I really think it calms me down! Have fun researching, there are so many delicious combinations you can use ;) xx
Another fab post Kimberley, I love this idea! What a great way to have a really stylish diffuser in just the right style for your home, some of the shop bought ones just never look quite right! I am on the hunt for a vintage glass vase as of today- French brocantes here I come!
Thanks for the inspiration x
Oh that’s such a great idea to use some vintage bottles and vases! Have fun hunting and making it – they are so ridiculously easy ;) xx
I will! I can’t wait to try it out x
Thanks for the video Kimberley . ur post is wonderful and keep posting useful Fragrance tip