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to your menu or decorating ideas, you are adding relaxation, and according
to folklore, romance. Lavender is a versatile herb and can be used
in many different ways. Lavender can be used in the meal, in the drinks,
on the table, in the decorations, and beforehand, to rejuvenate before
the party. Here are a few of our ideas for how to incorporate lavender
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| Decorating Your Table With Lavender |
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First, cover the table with a simple, fresh tablecoth.
If you have an oblong table, set the center with 3 or 4 Napa Valley
Lavender Co. Candles spaced evenly. Between the candles, lay lavender
bunches from your garden (or you may substitute fresh flowers).
If you have a round table, place 3 or 4 Napa Valley Lavender Co.
Candles in the center of the table, with a vase containing lavender
bunches (or you may substitute fresh flowers) in the center of the
candles. This is a wonderful idea for any meal containing lavender
(See our Lavender Recipes for ideas.)
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Set your table and tie little bunches of lavender (5 - 7 stems)
to your napkin.
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| Bridal or Baby Shower |
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A nice idea for a bridal or baby shower
is to make your own sachets with lavender from your garden and set
next to the place cards. Be aware that some people are sensitive to
the strong scent of fresh lavender (especially an expecting mom!)
you may want to wrap the sachets in cellophane (easily purchased at
a sweet shop or party store), and tie with a pretty bow to match the
colors of your party.
You may also fill the cellophane bags with lavender, place the
place card inside the bag and tie with a pretty bow (a pretty bow
allows for a quick décor and is an inexpensive way to add
pizzazz to your table).
Since lavender is considered good luck, it is a wonderful thing
to have at the table as a gift at a baby or wedding shower.
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| Seasonal Decorations With Lavender |
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Take stalks (dried or fresh) from your lavender plants and tie
bunches with seasonal ribbons and drape from your chandelier or
swag across your doorway or mantelpiece.
Make a simple green wreath from yard clippings and tuck in Lavender
from your garden, and add a bow made with a beautiful ribbon. Your
wreath will be ready to hang on your front door as a welcome sign
for the holidays - or any time!
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| Getting Ready for A Party |
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Whether you are going out or having guests
in, you are probably feeling a little tense right before the party.
And that is not a fun way to start a party. So, if this describes
you, we highly recommend our Short Spa Treatment before your party.
You only need about 20 minutes to unwind, let the day's tensions slip
away, and feel rejuvenated.
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