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Make your home smell amazing with this Williams Sonoma inspired simmer pot! It’s a natural and affordable way to make your house smell fresh and uplifting.

Make your home feel instantly cozy with Simmer Potpourri!

Did you know that Williams Sonoma has a signature smell? It’s true! Fragrant rosemary, lemon, and vanilla are simmered together to brew that bright and fresh smell that always greets you when you walk through their expertly crafted doors.

Don’t live nearby a WS storefront? No problem. You can easily fill your home with the fresh smells of spring with this simmer pot potpourri! Spring Potpourri with the bright smells of lemon, fresh rosemary, and warmth of vanilla–it’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to make your home fresh and uplifting!

Why you’ll love DIY Potpourri

• It’s a natural air freshener–no harsh or perfumy smells!
• Less expensive than buying candles (I do love me a good candle though!)
• The warm and bright aroma can help promote relaxation

What you’ll need to make a Simmer Pot

• Lemon
• Rosemary
• Vanilla Extract
• Water
• A good pot: I love using this enamel cast iron pot!

How to make Simmer Pot Potpourri

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and enjoy the oh-so fresh smells!

Crockpot Potpourri

Alternatively, you can fill a crockpot 3/4 full of water. Add the rosemary, lemon, and vanilla extract. Set on high for 3-4 hours uncovered, so potpourri can become heated and the aromas develop.

Simmer Potpourri Recipe tips

Batch Make It! Double or triple the recipe and evenly divide ingredients between mason jars or air tight containers and store in the fridge. You’ll have stovetop potpourri at your fingertips for up to five days!

Williams Sonoma Simmer Pot Recipe

• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 springs of rosemary
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Water

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and enjoy the oh-so fresh smells!

Let me know if you try this one and how you like the amazing smell!