There are things that I never thought of doing before, like making my own vanilla extract. (Too late.) That inspired making my own perfume. Culinary grade lavender oil is used more often at the homestead for pampering my li’ll sweetheart with foot soaks than in baking. Now with Mother’s Day approaching, it will serve another luxurious purpose, as a delicious homemade fragrance just for Mom. Non-toxic, 100% food-grade and fun for the kids to make, DIY Vanilla Lavender Perfume is a simple project costs less than $20, but to Mom, it will be priceless.


Dear Colette, what an absolutely wonderful and sweet idea for a proper Mother´s Day gift! Love the idea of making/mixing your own perfume and love the idea of having the kids paint Chinese take-out boxes with acrylic paint to make some lovely gift boxes!
You come up with the most wonderful creative projects!
Hugs to you!
Andrea