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Blend recipes · Evening porch

family dinner in the yard

4 oils · Citrus · Herbal · code BL-2510


Four oils, one drop each, like a family meal with a bit of everything: lemongrass fresh and tangy, eucalyptus clear and cool, thyme warm and spicy, and basil sweet and leafy like a basket of garden herbs. Made for evenings when the family carries the table out to the yard and talks until the lights come on. Use a mini diffuser at the end of the table, a little away from the food, and start it about 15 minutes before dinner.


Formula

Drop ratio · 1:1:1:1
Lemongrass1 drop · top note
Thyme1 drop · middle note
Eucalyptus1 drop · top note
Basil1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Thyme (warm, dry and herbal with a touch of spice); basil (sweet and green with a hint of anise) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.


Method

Diffuser
Lemongrass 1 · Thyme 1 · Eucalyptus 1 · Basil 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lemongrass 1 · Thyme 1 · Eucalyptus 1 · Basil 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.
50 ml room spray
Lemongrass 8 · Thyme 8 · Eucalyptus 8 · Basil 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass and Thyme can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.


FAQ

How do I use the “family dinner in the yard” blend in a diffuser?
Add Lemongrass 1 · Thyme 1 · Eucalyptus 1 · Basil 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of lemongrass?
Swap lemongrass for lemon or sweet orange — same citrus family. The blend will shift a little: lemon is fresh, bright and clean.
When does the “family dinner in the yard” blend work best?
Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

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