Roses are definitely one of the most beautiful flowers. When you receive a bouquet, they make you feel beautiful and cared for. But sadly, all good things come to end. So when your bouquet of roses dries out, DO NOT throw them away. There is so much that you can do with them and re-use them in multiple ways. These beauties can add to the decor of your house and other places. Here’s what to do with dry roses.
Press Them
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Turn your dried roses into something beautiful. Press them and turn them into a bookmark, or simply get them framed to add a bohemian and rustic touch to your room.
Make Potpourri
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You can use the rose petals as potpourri. The dried petals retain their colour and smell for a very long time. You can also put them in an oven along with a cinnamon stick, few slices of citrus fruits and few essential oils and voila, you have got yourself a nice potpourri that would make your room smell divine.
DIY Bath Salts
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Roses have a beautiful scent that anyone would love to get on their skin. So once you have some dried roses lying around, make bath salts of them. Add these petals with Epsom salt and some essential oils and use as your bath salts.
Make Your Rose Water
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Ah, the smell of rose water!! This absolutely fantastic face spray can be easily made at home. All you have to do is put dried petals of roses in boiling water and let the water simmer until the petals lose their colour. Turn the heat off and let it cool completely. Pour it through a sieve into a bottle. Use it to get fresh and bright skin. Store in the fridge up to a month.
Freshen your Cupboards
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Find a muslin bag/pouches and fill them with rose petals. This will add a fresh scent to your drawers and cupboards.
For Cooking
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Rose petals are used in cooking as well. From ice cubes to kahwa tea, shahi tukda, halwa and more, you can use them in different ways. Store them in a jar and you are good to go.
