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Blend recipes · Evening porch

our house has a little yard

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-2585


Cedarwood gives a steady base of warm dry wood, while lavender, lemongrass and rosemary share the top: soft florals, zesty fresh grass and lightly cool herbs. Tidy and pleasant, like a small front yard just swept at dusk, the whole family coming out to sit. Run the diffuser in the living room for about 30 minutes as the lights come on; add 2 drops of cedarwood for more warmth.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:5:5:5
Cedarwood10 drops · base note
Lavender5 drops · middle note
Lemongrass5 drops · top note
Rosemary5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); rosemary (cool, green, herbal and invigorating) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. Cedarwood (dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Cedarwood 3 · Lavender 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Rosemary 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Cedarwood 2 · Lavender 1 · Lemongrass 1 · Rosemary 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
Cedarwood 12 · Lavender 6 · Lemongrass 6 · Rosemary 6 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass 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 “our house has a little yard” blend in a diffuser?
Add Cedarwood 3 · Lavender 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Rosemary 2 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 cedarwood?
Swap cedarwood for sandalwood or patchouli — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: sandalwood is creamy, smooth and long-lasting.
When does the “our house has a little 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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