Remember these beauties? For me a hark back to the eighties but the concept must actually be a lot older.  I was looking for something to naturally moth proof wardrobes and drawers when inspiration dawned.  A quick check on Ebay proved invaluable..they still existed and this little lot were bought in a bulk buy. The relative quiet of half term was the perfect time to renovate their little interiors..

Some of them had beautiful vintage labels that we managed to gently peal away.

Lots of the pomanders had a blingy gold loop so grosgrain ribbon has to be an upgrade. We found the easiest way to replace this was to feed both ends of the ribbon in through the top and pull them through with a pair of tweezers.

You need to pull the two ends through leaving as little ribbon as possible on the top. We found the tweezers used as a brace was a wise thing to do.  Then just knot ends together and pull the loop back out again.

After attempts with funnels, the best way to fill the pomanders was with a little jug.  We used lavender and essential oils.

For those pomanders missing their bottoms we cut out discs from vintage material and simply glued them on.

Strangely satisfying with a definite whiff of pure nostalgia. To be recommended.

Laters, Kate x