Home-Made: Linen Spray

Homemade linen sprays are such a luxurious yet simple gift that you’ll want to mix an extra bottle for yourself.

SPRITZ A LITTLE on your sheets, or into the air of your bedroom, and breathe deeply. When it’s time to retreat indoors, a quick-to-concoct handmade linen spray can infuse your every day with the lighthearted scents of summer. And unlike pricey store-bought sprays that can be overly perfumed, all three of these unique combinations are fresh-smelling. With just four easy-to-find ingredients and these free Hallmark Magazine custom labels, you can create a thoughtful and personalized present. JASMINE BERGAMOT A heady combination of potent floral and clean citrus, this is a gift for your most romantic and flower-loving friends. LAVENDER SANDALWOOD Help soothe stress with the relaxing scent of lavender, rooted in the earthiness of sandalwood. VANILLA GINGER Give the comforting aroma of vanilla, spiced up with a hint of ginger, to welcome the chilly weather. The Recipe Makes 1 liter of linen spray 2 tablespoons 100 proof vodka 1 teaspoon jasmine oil and ½ teaspoon bergamot oil or 1 teaspoon lavender oil and ½ teaspoon sandalwood oil or 1 teaspoon vanilla oil and 2 drops ginger oil 16- or 32-ounce bottle and sprayer Distilled water Mix the vodka and desired oils in a bottle. Add the distilled water until just full, screw on cap and shake to combine. (The alcohol helps disperse the oils evenly throughout the liquid.) Shake lightly before each use. Oils: .5-ounce oils, $10–$47, frontiercoop.com. Madera Bottle: $.52 and Fine Mist Sprayer, $37; containerandpackaging.com; Boston Round Bottle, $1.50 and Metal Cap $.61; freundcontainer.com. NOTE: Both sites charge a $10–$15 processing fee on small orders.