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"The main focus of my work has become storytelling...
honouring the lives + stories of women
through portraiture."

Smudge Spray

12/30/2014

 
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Because my husband is allergic to smoke, I tend to use smudge spray inside my home.  I've tried a few recipes but this one is my favorite:

Smudge Spray
1 oz (30ml) dark brown or blue glass bottle
3/4 oz filtered water
1/4 oz alcohol
8 drops sage essential oil
pinch Epsom or sea salt

In place of filtered water I like to use melted snow or rainwater.  For alcohol I use a homemade vanilla which consists of 2 cups of vodka and 2 vanilla bean pods which steep in a dark cupboard for several months but you could also use any alcohol and add drops of vanilla or lavender essential oils if preferred.

I like to smudge my studio before I start work for the day and this scent makes me feel especially happy and calm.  And because the sense of smell is one of our strongest senses, I believe beginning this way flips my brain into creative mode rather quickly.  It's a good way to begin my day.
Liz
12/31/2014 03:35:50 am

This is just what I needed! Thank you for sharing! Happy new year!!!

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2014 12:41:29 pm

Happy New Year to you, too, Liz!

SunJay link
1/3/2015 06:34:18 pm

I love this recipe Veronica - and I also love that you have photographed the little bear paw drum I created holding space in the background.
brightest blessings to you and your family for 2015

Veronica Funk link
1/4/2015 07:33:40 am

Thank you SunJay and for the drum...I absolutely love it!

Renata link
1/16/2015 09:59:13 am

I love this. I too have issues with the smoke, so this is perfect. Thanks for sharing.


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