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is a space for gentle wisdom, plant magic, and nature-inspired wellbeing. Here, you'll find reflections on aromatherapy, meditation, foraging, and the deep, ancient wisdom of plants. Whether you’re looking for tips on using essential oils, insights into the healing power of nature, or simple ways to bring more calm into your life, this is a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
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Bellflower & Bloom: It started with a Daisy
Nature has always been my happy place. There’s nothing more wonderful than the first signs of spring, the full bloom of summer flowers,...
Kirsty Summerbell
Apr 23 min read
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Bees & Botanicals: A Love Story
The relationship between bees and flowers is one of nature’s most beautiful love stories—an ancient dance of scent, colour, and survival....
Kirsty Summerbell
Mar 155 min read
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#BloomForBees: A Movement for Change
On 22nd April 2025—Earth Day —we’re launching #BloomForBees , a community-driven movement to support pollinators and help our natural...
Kirsty Summerbell
Mar 32 min read
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Essential Oils to Enhance your Meditations
I’ve been meditating for many years and more recently I began training to become a meditation teacher. As a very proud aromatherapist I...
Sage and Bellflower
Feb 16, 20244 min read
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Elderberry Rob Recipe
September has arrived and that means we are rewarded with the gorgeous elderberries. These little beauties are packed full of vitamins A,...
Sage and Bellflower
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Peppermint Cooling Spray
As the United Kingdom hit its second heatwave of the summer, I thought I would share a quick and easy recipe to help you cool down by...
Sage and Bellflower
Aug 13, 20221 min read
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For the Love of Lavender
My latest collection is based around my love of lavender. As an aromatherapist I have found lavender is one of the best oils to support...
Sage and Bellflower
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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Our Bee Story
We’re very lucky to live in the Lincolnshire Wolds and are surrounded by rolling hills and an abundance of nature. We have dogs, chickens...
Sage and Bellflower
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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History of Aromatherapy
Its Aromatherapy Awareness Week, so I thought I'd going back to beginning and look at the evolution of aromatherapy. The term...
Sage and Bellflower
Jun 9, 20223 min read
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Diffuser Blends for Mental Health
There are lots of gorgeous ways to bring aromatherapy into your life, from massages, baths, to lighting a candle or using a diffuser....
Sage and Bellflower
May 12, 20221 min read
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Best Essential Oils for Mental Health
There are many essential oils which can support you with your mental health, but I’m going to share four of my favourites. They are my...
Sage and Bellflower
May 11, 20222 min read
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Make your own Lavender Rollerball
Lavender is one of the best essential oils for many stress related problems. It's list includes: Depression, PMT, insomnia, nervous...
Sage and Bellflower
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Calendula Flower Oil
Back in the summer I grew my own Calendula (Calendula officinalis) aka Pot Marigold and turned these vibrant flowers into a gorgeous...
Sage and Bellflower
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Lemon Balm Infused Oil
With spring around the corner I am already dreaming about one of my favourite things to do: Growing my own herbs. Last year I began...
Sage and Bellflower
Feb 20, 20222 min read
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Manifesting with Aromatherapy
It has only been within the last couple of years that I have begun manifesting my dreams and desires. I kept hearing about the Law of...
Sage and Bellflower
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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Kindness Rocks!
Beginning on the 17th January 2022 me and my dog Robyn began our week long MINDfulness walk around the Lincolnshire Wolds area. I decided...
Sage and Bellflower
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a beautiful mediation which involves your senses and how you are feeling in the present moment. I first discovered...
Sage and Bellflower
Jan 2, 20222 min read
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My Simple Balm Recipe
One of the things I love making as an aromatherapist are products such as meditation mists, rollerballs, and balms. A balm is one of the...
Sage and Bellflower
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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