The shiny decorations are gone, the skies are grey and the weather is cold.
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis molis) |
On another important note, we have shipped off the restaurant readers to the winner of our drawing. Lisa Lemieur, a “reluctant foodie” from North Carolina is the splendid reader who’s name was drawn. Lisa writes a great blog called Pickles and Cheese. I hope you will take a visit, it is about life, food and family in the south and is home to many delicious recipes. In fact, I am thinking of trying her version of French Onion Soup for dinner tonight!
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Restaurant Readers |

I have never seen the actual plant – how fascinating!! The scent of witch hazel will always remind me of my mother who did indeed use it as a toner. She had beautiful skin – perhaps the witch hazel contributed!!
I used to use Witch Hazel as a toner back in my college days. I should give it another try. Thanks for the reminder. And, a big thank you for the Restaurant Readers from your giveaway and for the very kind words on your blog here today!!
Q & L — I need to pick up a bottle of Witch Hazel — I am craving it now!
Love that plant! Include it in almost every project if the location is right. One caveat though it retaind its brown & crunchy leaves throughout the winter.
My mom has fabulous skin (89 years old) and she used Witch Hazel & Rose water. She mixed it herself.
can you go to lunch or dinner? i will be in tomorrow come see me if you can… i really need to talk to you about it all as well… so sorry i missed you today! xx
LOVE your Blog, so therefore I would like to give you THE STYLISH BLOGGER AWARD, which you can copy and paste from my blog….p/s please make sure to link back to me please. Have a great week!
Lovely post, I've never smelled it, I must look out for it next time I'm out walking.