DIY Potpourri

Here's a perfect way to extend the life of your  Mothers' Day roses:

Materials:
Dry rose petals
1/4 cup whole cloves
1 cup whole allspice
10 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
8 small bay leaves
4 whole nutmeg
3 Tbsp star anise
2 Tbsp whole cardamom pods

Instructions:
Dry out the petals and add them to this easy-to-make potpourri. The spicy blend of cinnamon and cloves mingled with the rose scent will add a lovely fragrance to any room. Want to kick the fragrance up a notch? Add a few drops of perfume oil.