Lavender Essential Oil Use

Lavender oil has long been considered a basic by the many who use an aromatherapy oil warmer, scented candles, soaps and cosmetics. It is also traditionally thought of as effective in home made mosquito repellents, skin lotions, shampoos and house hold cleaning solutions. With lavender, the essential oil uses are many.

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Colonial Shutters

Summers in Savannah tend to be humid with many thunderstorms, and about half of Savannah’s rainfall for the year falls June through September, which is typical of monsoon-type climates. Also typical of this climate are hurricanes, and Savannah is vulnerable to them. Colonial shutters protect Savannah homes and still stay historically accurate.

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Determining The Authenticity of Cast Iron

Resilient to abuse and versatile by nature, ‘Cast’ iron was so named because it is made by ‘casting’ (pouring) molten iron into a mold. The 1830’s through the middle of the 1850’s was a period when cooking vessels – and the stoves on which to cook with them – were made of cast iron, and made in abundance. Fanciful castings were also in great demand during this time for windows, furniture and lawn decorations.

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DIY – Infused Olive Oils

Herb-infused olive oil can be used for cooking, salad dressings and marinades as well as a condiment to coat your food with delicious notes of herbs, citrus, garlic or spices.

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