Materials: 1/2 cup lavender flowers, 1 cup rose petals, 1/2 cup rosebuds and hips, 1/2 cup lemon peel, 1/4 cup cut orris root, 10 drops of essential oil of lavender, 10 drops of essential oil of damask rose, 5 drops of essential oil of sandalwood, 10 drops of essential oil of neroli, glass bowl with lid, stirrer, muslin or silk potpourri drawstring pillow.

Step 1. Place the lavender flowers, rose petals, buds and hips and lemon peel in the glass jar. Mix well.

Step 2. Place the orris root in a pile on top of the dry mix.

Step 3. Carefully pour the essential oils on to the orris root. If some gets onto the dry flower mix, it's fine, but try to get most of the oils on the fixative.

Step 4. Cover jar with lid and leave to "rest" in a cool dark place for 2-3 days.

Step 5. Open the jar, stir gently, and leave to rest again for 2-3 days. Repeat this process 6-8 times till the aroma is blended and true, with no edges.

Step 6. Transfer the potpourri to the potpourri bag and place near your pillow. Alternatively, place the potpourri in a decorative glass jar with lid by your bedside. Each night, take off the lid about an hour before bed, and enjoy the soothing aroma as you drift off to sleep. Replace the lid the next morning.

Note: Make a fresh batch of potpourri every 8-12 weeks.