The Scented Room : Cherchez's Book of Dried flowers, fragrance, and Potpourri

by Barbara Milo Ohrbach

Although published over a decade ago, The Scented Room remains a classic guide on potpourri, sachets, pomanders, flower arrangements, and floral room decor. Accompanied by stunning color photos, the thorough instructions provide numerous recipes for potpourri and floral/herbal waters; suggestions for alternative scent sources, including candles, pine cones, and essential oils; ideas for home decor items such as wreaths and flower arrangements; and extensive directions for creating a working garden and drying and storing florals. The lengthy source guide lists other useful books, gardens worth visiting, and shops and mail-order sources.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Gardening, Design

Hardcover

First published December 13, 1986

About the author

Barbara Milo Ohrbach is the best-selling author of 20 books. She is the founder of the trendsetting store, Cherchez, and is editor-at-large for Art & Antiques Magazine. She lives in Dutchess County, New York.

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This 1980's book is definitely 'of its time' , but I still enjoyed looking at the pictures and enjoying the author's enthusiasm.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!! It is a Beloved favorite, has been in my library for years, and I review it intermittently, it is a wonderful delight in my personal development. This book fosters and nurtures the feminine memory of my childhood, before I lived through the difficult points of trauma. I enjoy meditating and fostering the inner potential of my personal identity that was not allowed to grow as a child. This book reenforces my personal recovery, wellness and creates a nurturing environment, it waters my soul!

[Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the few places I have found a how to guide to making lots of different potpourri.

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[Dottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book full of lovely ideas and even lovelier photographs so that while I indulge my romantic wishes by browsing it matters not whether I implement the actual idea in my surroundings. I can sigh and long and then dust the book rather than the actual nosegays etc.

[Rose Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully produced book of potpourri recipes. I have made some myself!