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Behind the Scenes: Lavender Flower Sachets

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Take a peek inside the apothecary studio and learn how Anna makes our scented lavender sachets!
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, florals, Gathering Lavender, home fragrance, lavender, victorian apothecary, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Find Us in Victoria Magazine!

Willow & Birch Apothecary lavender scented beauty gifts and natural skin care products in Bliss Victoria magazine
The charm and beauty of French lavender...
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What Are the Health Benefits of Using Lavender?

lavender uses and benefits
The many beauty benefits of lovely lavender.
Posted in beauty, lavender, lavender beauty

Drink and Be Merry!

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Try these Victorian cocktail recipes for your next party...or your next "Downton Abbey" binge night!
Posted in British drama, British TV, Downton Abbey, Edwardian, Highclere Castle, historical drama, Julian Fellowes, lavender, PBS, Recipes, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, Victorian life, Victorian series, Victorian show, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

The Language of Flowers

Lavender bouquet on lace linens
Take a glimpse into the tradition of the Victorian tussy-mussy, or nosegay, and learn about the intriguing language of flowers...plus, enjoy a free printable note-card to gift someone special with a lavender tussy-mussy!
Posted in Edwardian, lavender, Victorian, Victorian history, victorian lavender, Victorian life, victoriana

A Breath of Fresh Air

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A simple and fun recipe to make your own scented room spray to brighten your home and bring the outdoors in!
Posted in apothecary, Edwardian, florals, Gathering Lavender, lavender, lavender beauty, lavender perfume, Victorian, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, Victorian life, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

For the Love of Lavender

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Perfume was a crucial element in the Victorian lady’s beauty regimen and lavender was often used to scent everything from soaps and floral waters to cosmetics and hair products... 
Posted in apothecary, Book of Perfumes, Edward Killingworth Johnson, Eugene Rimmel, florals, Gathering Lavender, lavender, lavender beauty, lavender painting, lavender perfume, perfumer, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, victorian lavender, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, victoriana