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Dozens of inspired ideas for using dried flowers and herbs in the home for fragrance and visual beauty, as well as how to shop for, grow, dry, and store them; by the owner of Cherchez, the elegant New York store. More than 110 full-color photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #250764 in Books
• Published on: 1986-12-13
• Released on: 1986-12-13
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 10.30" h x .61" w x 7.75" l, 1.66 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 132 pages

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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.

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Joe Standart, photographs The owner of Cherchez, an elegant and trend-setting home furnishings store in New York City, offers a treasure trove of ideas for scenting and decorating the home with dried flowers and herbs. A special section reveals Ohrbach's favorite places for buying essential oils, dried botanicals, rare roses, and more. Over 100 full.