Lavender Lady

06/09/2026

For my Canadian followers-this is such a lovely idea!

Join our June 14 paint & sip on the farm at Purple Haven. Guided painting with Lacie of LVW Barracks, charcuterie‑style dinner & non‑alcoholic drinks included.

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Chocolate & Lavender Cayenne Pain Relief Salve Recipe
© Rebecca D. Dillon

Ingredients:75 oz. beeswax�.25 oz. traditional emulsifying wax�1 oz. cocoa butter (or mango butter)�1 oz. shea butter�.75 oz. grapeseed oil (optional to infuse with arnica flowers)�.25 oz. neem oil�.05 oz. vitamin E oil�1.5 mL chili seed essential oil (see note)�1 mL lavender essential oil (see note)�1.5 mL chocolate fragrance oil of choice (see note)

How to Make a Pain Relief Salve:
Using a digital scale, begin by weighing out the waxes and butters into a small glass Pyrex measuring cup. Heat in the microwave at 50% power until the wax has melted completely, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. (Alternately you can use a double boiler.)
Now weigh out the grape seed oil and neem oil and stir into the melted wax and butters. Follow with the vitamin E oil.

Using a different graduated plastic transfer pipette for each ingredient, measure out and add the essential oils and fragrance. Stir well.
Now pour your cayenne pain relief salve evenly into your containers. I used two 2.65 oz. white dial up empty deodorant containers. However the 2.5 oz. size will also work. Allow the product to cool and solidify completely before placing the caps onto your containers.

Finally, print out the labels onto your choice of full size clear inkjet (or laser) labels. Plain white sticker labels will also work. Cut out the individual labels using scissors, remove the backing and adhere the labels to the front of your containers. And you’re done!

From Soap Deli News

https://soapdelinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pain-relief-salve-labels.pdf

Note from Lavender Lady: As a general rule, one mL equals about 20 drops of essential oil. You should use no more than 36 drops of essential oils in this recipe. My suggestion would be to cut the chili seed oil to 20 drops or 1 ml, and the lavender and chocolate to 8 drops each. Or alternatively, skip the chocolate ( it adds nothing but the scent) and use 16 drops of lavender oil.

https://www.panyuepacking.com/blog/the-guide-to-essential-oil-measurements-how-many-drops-in-a-milliliter_b102

06/07/2026

By no means all or even close to what we have in Michigan. There’s Sleepy Creek Lavender and Alma Ranch to name a few…

So many lovely lavender farms in Michigan, we couldn't fit them all on one page!

Get the full list 👉 www.awesomemitten.com/lavender-farms-in-michigan/

Let us know if we missed any!

06/06/2026

How To make a DIY Room & Linen Spray

ingredients
- 1 cup Distilled Water
- 1/4 cup Witch Hazel or Rubbing Alcohol
- 1 tablespoon Polysorbate 20
- 10-15 drops of your preferred Essential Oil (e.g., lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Glycerin

You'll also need:

- A Spray Bottle
- A Mixing Cup
- A Funnel

Instructions:

1. Mix the distilled water, Witch Hazel or Rubbing Alcohol, and Polysorbate 20 in the mixing cup.
2. Add your preferred essential oil drops.
3. If using glycerin, add it to the mixture.
4. Stir well and pour the mixture into the spray bottle using the funnel.
5. Shake the bottle well before each use.

You can customize the scent blends to your liking. Some popular options include:

- Lavender and lemon for a calming and refreshing scent
- Eucalyptus and peppermint for a refreshing and invigorating scent
- Rose and vanilla for a sweet and floral scent

Just spray the mixture lightly onto your desired surfaces, such as bedsheets, curtains, or pillows, and enjoy the fresh scent.

06/03/2026

With roundabouts going in everywhere in Michigan, this is important to know. lol Have a great night and mind your traffic regulations-unless you’re from the Mitten State.

Michigan officially discovered that roundabouts are not traffic circles…

They’re trust exercises. 🚗❄️💀

On paper, it’s simple:

Slow down.

Yield.

Enter.

Take your exit.

Easy.

Michigan drivers looked at that and said:

“Okay… but what’s the guy in the lifted F-150 about to do?” 😭

The first car enters confidently.

The second car slams the brakes for no reason.

The third car signals left, goes right, then changes their mind halfway through.

And somehow somebody from out of state is already doing three complete laps trying to find the correct exit.

Traffic flow has become a science experiment.

Meanwhile the pickup truck crowd arrives.

They’re towing a fishing boat for Lake Michigan.

A snowmobile trailer.

A camper headed Up North.

Or enough hunting gear to disappear into the Upper Peninsula until deer season ends.

The trailer swings a little wide.

Everybody notices.

Nobody makes eye contact. 💀

Then there’s the Michigan retiree driving 14 mph through the entire roundabout like it’s a scenic tour of the Great Lakes State.

The line behind them stretches halfway to Traverse City. 😭

Turn signals become optional.

Some people use them.

Some don’t.

And at least one driver has had their blinker on continuously since leaving Grand Rapids in 2024.

Multi-lane roundabouts are where Michigan really shines.

One lane says left.

One lane says right.

Most drivers understand.

A few decide that lane markings are merely suggestions.

Because in Michigan, missing your exit isn’t an option.

Crossing two lanes at the last second is apparently the preferred strategy. 💀

Now add:

❄️ Lake-effect snow

🌧️ Freezing rain

🌬️ 30 mph wind

🦌 A deer standing nearby judging everyone’s decisions

And suddenly the roundabout feels less like traffic engineering and more like a survival challenge.

The engineers said:

“This will improve traffic flow.”

Michigan said:

“We’re going to make this interesting.”

It’s not just a roundabout.

It’s a circle of confidence, confusion, pickup trucks, boat trailers, winter weather, and split-second decisions.

And somehow...

everybody eventually ends up at Meijer anyway. 🚗😂❄️

🚗🌲🦌

06/03/2026

Homemade Lavender Mustard
This recipe is super simple but takes a few days to complete. The mustard seeds need to be soaked in water and apple cider vinegar for two days to let the flavor of the mustard seeds release.
What you’ll need…
* 1/4 cup brown mustard seeds
* 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds�(use only yellow seeds if you want a milder taste)
* 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
* 1 teaspoon honey
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 tablespoon lavender flowers
* 1 teaspoon salt
1. Place the mustard seeds, apple cider vinegar and water in a glass bowl. Cover and let sit for about two days.
2. When the mustard seeds are through soaking, place them as well as the liquid into a food processor or blender.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until grind the mustard into a paste.
4. This recipe makes about a pint of mustard. It will keep in the fridge for about six months.
5. Enjoy this on your favourite meats and sandwiches!

Mustard’s Powerful Healing Abilities
The power of mustard goes far beyond a simple cold and flu!
Allyl isothiocyanates (AITC) are compounds found in mustard seeds that have been studied extensively for their ability to prevent and decrease cancer cells. There are over 200 studies showing these positive effects!
Studies show that mustard seed and oil can protect heart health by reducing inflammation and normalizing cholesterol levels.
Using a mustard seed poultice has been a long-lived folk tradition to help people with congested lung mucus and bronchitis. It’s also been shown to reduce symptoms of COPD.

Written by Rosalee de la Forêt
Rosalee de la Forêt is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal

06/03/2026

💜 The Lavender Shop is OPEN Sat & Sun 12-5PM! 💜

The copper still is hard at work making fresh lavender essential oil, and the farm smells absolutely amazing! 🌿

Stop by North Country Lavender Farm to smell, taste, and experience all the lavender goodness for yourself!

✨ Culinary lavender products
✨ Fresh lavender essentials
✨ Spa & body products
✨ Warmies & gifts
✨ Freshly distilled essential oil

📍 4118 Lance Lake Rd, Wolverine, MI
🕔 Sat 12-5pm & Sun 12-5pm
🌿 northcountrylavenderfarm.com 💜