At Least We Still Have Nice Smelling Things...

So...how’s everyone holding up? Is your quarantine or self isolation or safer at home or whatever you’re calling it going well? I hope you’re safe and well, wherever you are. We’re hanging in over at Vintage Goth headquarters. It isn’t easy turning a one bedroom apartment into a home office for two adults and a pug, but we’re making it work. 

For me, staying creative is an important part of my quarantine routine. I’m so fortunate that I am able to work remotely, but in my off hours I try to do something that raises my spirit so I’m not constantly watching the news or scrolling the internet (although, seriously Apple Screen Time counter, no one needs your BS right now. It’s practically a hate crime). I have been diligent about only working with things that I already have in my home, because no one needs to be going out unless absolutely necessary right now. Some projects have been more successful than others but they’ve all taken my mind off of my situation.

One thing I’m kind of obsessed with right now is making sure my home smells good. I always like things to smell nice (hence my collection of candles and incense) but now that we’re stuck here all the time, I insist on it. My most recent project was a DIY linen spray that actually turned out pretty well...and, bonus, it was super easy! Want to try it?

Supplies

Distilled water

Witch Hazel or alcohol

Essential oil 

Spray bottle

There are only three ingredients, but the first one threw me. I don’t keep distilled water in the house and since safer at home was the name of the game, I wasn’t going to run out and get it.  WikiHow to the rescue, with an “easy” way to distill your own water!

Here’s the link so you can do it, too.

It really wasn’t hard, but it also didn’t yield a ton of water. Luckily I only needed a little bit for this to work.

This is as close as I get to actual chemistry 

After the water cooled down, I put it the bottle. After that, I filled the bottle the rest of the way with Witch Hazel. I had Witch Hazel on hand but if you don’t, there are a couple of things you can use as a substitute. Some recipes recommend alcohol or even vodka. The idea is to add something that will allow the oil and water to mix (since we all know that they won’t on their own).

Once you’ve mixed the Witch Hazel and water, it’s time to add your oil. Be as creative as you want here. Pick what smells good to you! I used a combination of lavender, eucalyptus, and lemongrass. It smells delicious!

And that’s it! Put the cap on your bottle and spray away. Enjoy the fresh scent and pretend you’re outside, if you want. Don’t worry, we’ll get there eventually. This, too, shall pass.

Be well, dear ones. Talk to you soon.