Although grown widely in the United States and Australia, lavender originates in the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats. It was used in baths to help purify the body and spirit, and folklore has it that for hundreds, if not thousands of years, it was also put in pillows to help restless people sleep. And in fact, scientific research bears out the calming and soothing effects of lavender when its scent is inhaled.
Today there are so many products that use lavender such as soaps, shampoos, sachets, pillows, artwork, and it is even used in the kitchen for cooking. (Although some studies suggest that pregnant women should not eat lavender). How have our creative friends on Etsy used lavender?
In soaps:
In beautiful wreaths to welcome people to your home:
And in beautiful bouquets for all our brides:
Add some lavender to your home today to uplift and at the same time, sooth your spirits. How do you use lavender?
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