i love lavender.

next to one of the urban buildings there is a row of lavender bushes.  now that we’ve moved i pass them on the way to and from our new building and each time, i breathe in their wonderful scent.  scent is one of the most powerful triggers of memory for me and every time i smell lavender i am taken back to the south of france where i was fortunate enough to spend some time during my childhood.

the heat of the sun bearing down on my shoulders, the dust from dirt roads kicking up around my bare feet, and fields of the brightest purple lavender as far as the eye can see.

take me back.

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speaking of lavender…have you ever had lavender lemonade? it’s delicious.

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to make it from scratch you just need water, lemons and sugar.  bring to a simmer in a saucepan and throw in five or six fresh pieces of lavender. if you’re using dried lavender, put it in a tea ball.  let sit for a bit and then cool, and add a sprig of lavender for garnish.

for more specific instructions check out this recipe. (last 2 images from there as well).

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13 years ago

I love lavender too.

Anonymous
13 years ago

wish i wasn’t highly allergic :(

lala
13 years ago

3rd and 4th picture down are breathtaking!

13 years ago

I’d like a copy of the woman in the lavender patch. ????

13 years ago

Really,your post is so colorful….All your design in your clippings are so attract us…Thank you for this lovable post..

focused

Anonymous
13 years ago

i love lavender! i tried to grow my own in a pot, but sadly i don’t have much of a green thumb and it didn’t go so well

12 years ago

Thanks for the info. I found it on Bing

12 years ago

great article. i like it. keep it up.