Believe it or not, Christmas is almost here and if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling a mix of excitement, happiness and stress. While scent is one of the easiest ways to get into the holiday spirit (bring on the cinnamon, citrus and pine!) it’s also one of the best ways to relax when you start feeling overwhelmed.
These DIY aromatherapy room sprays are sure to help boost your mood and make you feel calm and collected this holiday season. Plus, they’re pretty enough to give as Christmas gifts, so stop stressing about what to get your friends and family and whip up a few of these pretty little sprays.
Mood Boosting Room Sprays
Although I say this a lot (and this time I really mean it), these room sprays are incredibly simple to make. You only need four things–water, alcohol, essential oils and several little spritz bottles–to get started.
While bergamot, lavender and chamomile are popular choices when it comes to mood-boosting fragrances, feel free to mix and match using oils you already have on hand. And if you find that the smell of alcohol overpowers the essential oils, swap it out for something subtler like witch hazel.
Bergamot Brightening Blend
Bergamot has powerful mood boosting effects. It helps calm agitated children, promotes mental clarity and helps stabilize overpowering emotions. While it blends well with most oils, combine it with sandalwood to promote serenity and clary sage to soothe stressed nerves.
- 1.5 ounces distilled water
- 1.5 ounces vodka or witch hazel (avoid rubbing alcohol if you can)
- 4 ounce spray bottle
- 15 drops bergamot essential oil
- 10 drops clary sage essential oil
- 10 drops sandalwood essential oil
Using a small funnel if you have one, pour the alcohol into a 4 ounce spritzer bottle. Add the essential oils and shake well. Add the water and shake again. Spritz around the house whenever you need a lift.
Sunny Lavender Blend
Nourishing and balancing lavender has been shown to reduce feelings of anger, agitation and insecurity. Combine it with lemon essential oil to help elevate the mood and re-energize a tired mind.
- 1.5 ounces distilled water
- 1.5 ounces vodka or witch hazel (avoid rubbing alcohol if you can)
- 4 ounce spray bottle
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
Pour the alcohol into a small spray bottle. Add the essential oils and shake well. Add the water and shake again. Spritz around the house whenever you need a lift.
Uplifting Chamomile Blend
Chamomile is best known for its ability to help calm a stressed mind and soothe a tense body, and it has long been used to ease feelings of grief, anger and sensitivity. Rosemary, on the other hand, is widely favored for its energizing qualities. Diffusing rosemary oil into the air can help clear the mind and promote vitality.
- 1.5 ounces distilled water
- 1.5 ounces vodka or witch hazel (avoid rubbing alcohol if you can)
- 4 ounce spray bottle
- 15 drops chamomile essential oil
- 15 drops rosemary essential oil
Pour the alcohol into a small spray bottle. Add the essential oils and shake well. Add the water and shake again. Spritz around the house whenever you need a lift.
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What is the little thing inside the bottle? I want to know too! is it rosemary?
What is the little plant inside the bottle? I want to know too!
I absolutely love these little bottles and what a great idea. I have been dabbling in making my own essential oils recently so I would love to give these room sprays a go :)
I see you have rosemary in some bottles, what else did you use to make it look so pretty? And where can you get it? I have a rosemary bush so I am good with that. Any other fun ideas to put in the bottle?
I’d also like to know where we can get those great spray bottles? Great recipes – thanks.
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Where can we get those beautiful bottles?!
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This is really cool! I never thought to make my own room spray! Such beautiful photos by the way!
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Love this post! I made a room spray with a citrus blend that I like to have at work – it totally lifts my energy. x
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I interested in the plant figure in the bottle. What is it ? Where to get it. Or how to diy.
Love the little spray bottles with the herbs in, so pretty
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Awesome post! I will have to make this, and make them perfect Christmas gifts!
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Do you have to put alcohol in it?
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Love this! I always find the artificial room sprays a wee bit over powering plus you never know what chemicals are lurking inside that pretty packaging, much better to make your own!
Rachael xx.
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