Our senses conjure memories of time’s past. Distinctive shapes accompany colors and casual conversation, pressing the “play” button on recordings archived in our minds and hearts.
A welcomed, familiar fragrance is often associated with one who has passed. Lilac floods the canvas that is my Mother’s. The heirloom lilac tree grows just outside our old homestead backdoor where the pale, purple perfume wandered in. My Mom chose this lilac backdrop to capture many family celebrations. She spoke of lilac memories a lifetime apart in such an enchanting way; I was convinced were my own.
Blessed with the lilac bouquet from this tree, its essence is preserved in this carefully created extraction:
“Mom’s Lilac Spirit”
*Infuse in a 6 oz. colored glass spray bottle
1 dropper full of Lilac Extract
4 oz. Distilled H20
3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Sage
6 drops Lemongrass
4 drops Geranium (Bourbon Reunion)
½ dropper full Forget-Me-Not Distillate
6 drops Orange
2 drops Neroli
Cherishing Moms’ memory on Mother’s Day, and every day we are touched by their never ending spirit, wisdom and love. I share this tribute with you, with every spritz, or two.
Lovely, Bethane, as is everything you write! I’m going to have to get supplies to make that elixer—for lilac memories of Avalon Acres past…Thank you! ❤
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Beautiful! Thank YOU, Leslie.
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