🌿 Make a Calming Herb Bouquet Because your house has been through enough. Let’s be honest. Houses absorb everything. Bad moods. Weird conversations. That one argument that “wasn’t an argument.” Too much news. Too many people. Not enough naps. If your home feels a little on edge, it’s not haunted. It’s just tired. Enter: the calming herb bouquet. No ceremony. No rules. No pretending you live in a magazine spread. Just herbs in a vase doing their quiet, useful thing. What this bouquet is actually for This bouquet is for when: Everyone is slightly irritated and no one knows why The house feels noisy even when it’s quiet You want calm without making a big production out of it It helps take the edge off. Like herbal background noise, but pleasant. The herbs (don’t overthink this) Use what you like. This is not a purity test. Sage – smells clean and grounded Lavender – classic calm without trying too hard Rosemary – fresh, steady, and a little bossy Mint – brightens the mood immediately Lemon balm or thyme – softens everything so it plays well together If you only have three of these, congratulations. That’s still a bouquet. How to make it Rinse the herbs. Dirt belongs outside. Trim the stems so they fit in a vase without looking annoyed. Taller herbs in the middle. Softer ones around them. Add water. Put it somewhere people actually exist. You’re done. That’s the whole process. Where it works best Kitchens where everyone congregates for no reason Living rooms where people overthink Entryways where the day follows you inside Basically anywhere the vibe could use a deep breath. Why it helps Herbs smell familiar. Familiar smells tell your brain, “You’re fine. Sit down.” That’s it. That’s the science. Also, it looks nice. And sometimes that alone improves everyone’s mood more than a long talk ever could. Final thought If your house suddenly feels easier to be in, and no one can explain why, good. That’s the point. ~Herbalism with Lori

Hi, I’m Lori, and I teach herbalism without yelling. This is a quiet space for learning about plants as they are. No miracle claims. No mystical backflips. Just herbs, context, and slow understanding. You don’t need experience. You don’t need special tools. You just need curiosity and a willingness to pay attention. If you want to introduce yourself, tell us: • a plant you already know • or one you’ve always wondered about Pull up a chair. The plants aren’t in a rush.