Comments on: Making Pomanders (or a Mess)

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:37:07 +0000

The Alamanac says to make them this week and I read some other instructionals that say 2-4 weeks is all it takes for drying. I hope to try it in time for Christmas.

By: janSt

janSt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:24:11 +0000

my favorite childrens book is still Winnie The Pooh..

the clove oranges are great! I used to love to make those along with the baked cinamon ornaments! yummy smells!

By: Molly Church

Molly Church — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:38:23 +0000

I do indeed! Thanks Syd.

By: Syd

Syd — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:43:42 +0000

they might just squeeze in — do you have an airing cupboard to help with the drying?

Otherwise — maybe next year!

By: Molly Church

Molly Church — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:07:54 +0000

Oh, I should ask – if I start now, will I have them ready in time for Christmas, or is this something to keep for next year?

By: Syd

Syd — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:31:20 +0000

A lot of modern ones seem to be intended just for quick Christmas pretties and not for lasting beyond the season.

It is a creepy story! The Secret Garden is a bit creepy too I realized when I re-read it about a year or so ago.

By: Syd

Syd — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:29:50 +0000

Good advice George. My evil kitten clan are dangerous enough without encouragment…

By: Syd

Syd — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:28:55 +0000

Snort. It’s my secret nice side

I love the scent of real lavendar. And fresh basil.

Oh, gosh that story made me all throat-lumpy.

By: Syd

Syd — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:27:29 +0000

Oh, what a good way of putting it — the glamor of poverty! Yeah, I remember reading books about hard times and thinking it was so romantic. SOme of the Little House on the Prairie for example.

By: Molly Church

Molly Church — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:06:17 +0000

This is fantastic! I absolutely have to see if I can get my hands on some Orris root powder – what a fantastic little “stocking stuffer” for family and friends.

By: jlmerrow

jlmerrow — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:48:21 +0000

Oh, thanks for this!
It has always puzzled me why all orange pomanders don’t go mouldy like the one my daughter made at Brownies!

I think my favourite children’s historical has to be A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Although now I come to think about it, that one’s a little creepy: friendless orphan girl is spied on in her bedroom by older man who gives her lots of presents and finally takes her to live with him… ;D

By: George Allwynn

George Allwynn — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:25:40 +0000

I LOVED making the old orange and clove polamanders for christmas! I haven;t done it since grandma passed on, but still, it brings back fond memories.

Now a days, I grown my own herb garden and make sacchets to hand around the hook of the clothes hanger…

Piece of advice – don’t use a pinch of catnip in anythingk, as the cats in your home will go nutzoid, moewing and digging at the closet door!

By: K. Z. Snow

K. Z. Snow — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:01:34 +0000

Wow, Syd, who’d a thunk it of ya? What a lovely post!

(And — this is a tad discomfiting, because it implies I think like Ken — I, too, immediately thought of that malodorous pendant in Rosemary’s Baby.)

I adore natural fragrances and decorations — sachets and potpourris, pomanders and wreaths. Used to grow a whole garden of flowers and herbs just for drying.

Oh . . . the Little Match [or Matchstick] Girl by Hans Christian Andersen! That tale tore my heart out!

By: Syd

Syd — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:31:12 +0000

Thanks Mara!
I am hopeless so I figure if I can do it, anyone can!

By: jeannebarrack1

jeannebarrack1 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:29:44 +0000

Yes! As soon as I saw Rose I remembered the rest.
The other thing I remember was that it encouraged a natural style of dress for the girls. No tight cinched in waist, but loose and comfortable.
I loved her writing.

By: Jolie

Jolie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:23:29 +0000

I made pomander balls when I was young, but I didn’t preserve them like you have.

My favorite holiday crafts always consisted of construction paper and glitter. I made ornaments, santas, angels, you name it , all with glitter decorations.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was my favorite historical book. It’s not officially a children’s book but I first read it when I was 11 and was enthralled by the glamor of their poverty (as I saw it then).

By: Mara

Mara — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:49:10 +0000

The sequel was Rose In Bloom. That book always made me cry, because Charlie was my favorite character.

By: Mara

Mara — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:48:22 +0000

How cool. I ‘m terrible at this stuff, but I think I may give it a try. Your instructions are so clear and detailed.

By: Syd

Syd — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:34:30 +0000

Messy crafts are the best! Although any craft I attempt becomes messy!

Oh Jo!! I could never quite handle her marrying Prof Behr (marrying anyone really) but then I saw the version where she marries Gabriel Byrne. Yum!

By: Syd

Syd — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:32:54 +0000

ooh, yes, and wasn’t there orris root in her choclate pudding? At least in the book…

I devoured the Prince and the Pauper. I almnost wanted to learn latin in case I needed to prove I was really royal one day!

Off to track down the Octavian Nothings!