Bringing Fresh Flowers Home This Spring

Looking for a way to bring fresh flowers into your home this Valentine’s Day that will last well beyond February 14th? I’ve got you covered.

I’ve long been a fan of Aromatique. Their fragrances are beautifully crafted, well-presented, and last for ages. When they reached out to me to try out their latest fragrance, I was naturally all about it. And, let me tell you, it does not disappoint.

Aromatique launched their 100th fragrance, Vanilla Rosewater, a few days ago, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! It is an absolute dream. It has a bright, beautiful bouquet of freshly cut roses and peonies with a hint of warm vanilla bean. It’s a lovely fragrance that’s subtle and not overly sweet, which makes it a fabulous scent for all sorts of rooms.

My friends at Aromatique were even so kind as to offer a promo code for me to share with you all. Use code Magnolia20 for 20% off your purchase now through the end of February!

I’ve been using Aromatique’s potpourri for years. In fact, I currently have a container where I switch out multiple fragrances of their decorative potpourri in our main room and have their Bourbon & Bergamot potpourri in our upstairs “man cave.” Aromatique does a fabulous job combining long-lasting scents with beautiful objects in their potpourri.

Chances are good that you probably fall into one of these two categories when it comes to potpourri: you’ve either used it before or have no clue how to display it in a way that doesn’t look like an absolute mess. Fear not. I am here for you.

Click here to watch my 4 quick and easy tips to arranging your potpourri

For those of you interested in the list version of the video above, here are my tips (plus a few extra that didn’t make it into the video):

  1. Find an attractive container. I love using silver revere bowls, crystal dishes, or antique soup tureens. If going modern is more your style, a contemporary crystal piece by Orrefors or Nambe work just as well.
  2. Line your container with a bit of plastic wrap. This will protect your container from possible discoloration from oils, etc. The plastic wrap is also clear, so you won’t be able to see it.
  3. Gently crinkle up a small piece of aluminum foil (watch my video for a good look at what I’m talking about here) and set it into the bottom of your container. This will help add height and – bonus! – will also save you from using all of your potpourri in one container.
  4. Next, separate out the filler potpourri with the pretty objects. This is why I LOVE Aromatique’s potpourri. They have the most beautiful accent/highlight/focus pieces. Watch this shorter video on how I organize my potpourri first before assembling it all and you’ll see what I mean.
  5. Place the filler in first, then arrange the highlight objects on the top and sides. Voila! You have a beautiful masterpiece that really only took you a few minutes. No one will be the wiser.
  6. Make sure you turn the potpourri every few weeks or months to freshen it up. Trust me. It makes a big difference. My Aromatique potpourri is still beautiful nearly two summers strong! Pro tip: you can also buy their refresher oils and sprinkle on a drop or two to extend your potpourri’s life even further.

With so many loved ones and friends apart this spring, a beautifully-packaged potpourri makes a fantastic Valentine’s Day or “thinking of you” gift. It also comes in an equally chic room fragrance and in a candle in the best shade of deep pink. You can shop all of these and more here. Don’t forget to use “Magnolia20” for 20% off! It’s good through the end of February.

Thanks to Aromatique for sponsoring this post. Magnolia Stripes only works with brands that we love and adore. It’s thanks to our amazing brand partners that we’re able to bring you fabulous content and showcase new and exciting products!