DIY Simmer Pot Recipe

If you've made your own spicy mulled cider, wine or even rose water you know how amazing one little simmering pot can be. It fills a room with such a lovely scent, naturally, that lingers for hours which is why I adore DIY simmer pots and wanted to share this recipe. A recipe that's very, very old and a favorite in manner homes and chateau's this is slightly different in that it isn't spicy with cinnamon, cloves or pomander oranges but instead more floral like potpourri with a deeply warm, melodic twist. It was actually a scent women would simmer up to calm their nerves and mellow out a bit in their boudoir... something so needed this time of year! Here's how to make your own super easy simmer pot, Downton Abbey style:

The Recipe
- Dried jasmine flowers or 10 drops of jasmine essential oil
- Rose petals or 5 drops of rose essential oil
- 4 Tablespoons pure vanilla extract or 2 whole vanilla beans
- 5 drops of benzion or 2 teaspoons benzoin powder
- A few sprigs of eucalyptus or 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops of musk oil (here I'm using C.O. Bigelow's musk oil which is heavenly in itself)
- A few cups of water
- An old pot

Swirl everything together in the pot and keep topping up with fresh water as the steam evaporates. This is especially nice near a fireplace or on a radiator but be careful not to let it burn or scorch.

For lot's more DIY gift projects and festive decor including  pomander and lot's more see the How-To area of the blog here.

Image: mam for Gave That