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June 2022

THESE SIMPLE MAKES TURN THE HUMBLE GLASS JAR INTO CREATIVE GIFTS AND HOME ACCESSORIES

- MARIE NICHOLS

Take ONE JAR

NATURAL INSECT DETERRENT

A beautifully scented burner to ward off bugs

YOU WILL NEED

Fresh lemons and limes, fresh rosemary sprigs, essential oils, floating candles

TO MAKE

1 Slice a lemon and lime and add equal amounts to each jar. Then place in a couple of sprigs of rosemary.

2 Add water until the jars are three-quarters full. Next, add 10-20 drops of essential oil; we used a combination of lemon, eucalyptus, citronella, and vanilla. Do not stir the jar.

3 Top up the jar with more water if required, then place a floating candle in each of them

Ball Mason 473ml jars in Aqua, £14.99 set of four, The Range. Zinc display tray, £17.50, The Danes. Antique linen sheet (as tablecloth), from a selection at Pale & Interesting. Runner in Geneva Vintage in Water, £39m, Villa Nova. Society of Wanderers Joan's Floral linen napkin, £55 set of four; HKliving side plate, £9.50; HKliving wine glasses, £49.95 set of four; House Doctor Organi vase, £21, all Folk Interiors

SPA IN A JAR

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YOU WILL NEED

Epsom salts, lavender essential oil, dried lavender, small spoon, ribbon

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