A morning with Fiona Hedigan
I had the pleasure of spending a morning with Fiona Hedigan recently of FLORA+FIONA. When I think of Fiona, I simply think flowers, divine smells and the most beautiful smile ever. Fiona’s home wafted of freshly baked scones and bergamot infused tea, her work space looks onto her garden and as I sat there I questioned her as to how she ever gets any work done !
I sat dreamily staring at pink infused tulips and golden orange daffodils. I would get no work done with such a view. I would be lost forever in gazing at the beauty of her garden and listening to the busy chatter of the many birds that visit.
The morning flew, the scones were divine, every smell sensation in my nose and head were fully awaken by the many smells Fiona got me to try…bliss comes in her small bottles.
Years ago in London a colleague I worked with used to joke with me that I was ‘mad into smelling to get well’ . I was indeed and I still am. I love essential oils, I love what they can do for your mind & body. When you spend a morning with someone who is more passionate than you about something…well all I can say is your left smiling, rewarded with increased knowledge and if possible greater passion. Did you know the power of high altitude lavender - I never even know there was a difference….the purest form of lavender when it is grown on high mountain plateaus - imagine the sleep that would give you.
‘The Lavender and Rose farm is up in the Alpes- Maritime above Grasse in France. Visiting it was a sublime experience….one of life’s great gifts. We drove up narrow winding roads, along steep ravines high into the mountains to Jacky and Evelyne’s farm. It was Rose harvest time and the air was perfumed with roses. We walked through the fields surrounded by roses...It was intoxicating! Rose is a very powerful oil. It gives you courage and comfort all at the same time. It is known as the” Mother” oil… as we know… it is all about the Mother!!’ Fiona
What Fiona & I intended to talk about I am sure got well mislaid as we jumped from one oil to another and one subject to another. What we both agree on is how effective essential oils are for anxiety, and with oils less is more - they pack a bunch. I often burn bergamot at home and it only takes about 4 drops for the smell to waft nicely around the house.
Some Practical Home Tips from Fiona
Lavender - add 2 drops on tissue and then wipe over your pillow, this will aid a good nights sleep.
Bergamot - when you travel or stay in a new place this is a lovely oil to bring with you, add 4 drops in a hand basin in your room/ensuite and let the smell familarise you to your surroundings. It will uplift you at the same time. This is a really great oil for anxiety and lifting mood.
Rosemary & Lemon - wake up oils, add a drop of each in the corner of the shower and the steam will send the smell wafting into the air.
Epsom salts - I always thought I couldn’t add oil to epsom salts but Fiona has shown me how you can add a drop of your favourite essential oil into the epsom salts before you add them to your bath.
This is only the tip of the iceberg of the many uses of essential oils we discussed so my next plan is to get a video with Fiona so we can all benefit from her amazing knowledge and love of essential oils.
If you have any specific questions on the use of oils please drop me a message.
I sat dreamily staring at pink infused tulips and golden orange daffodils. I would get no work done with such a view. I would be lost forever in gazing at the beauty of her garden and listening to the busy chatter of the many birds that visit.
The morning flew, the scones were divine, every smell sensation in my nose and head were fully awaken by the many smells Fiona got me to try…bliss comes in her small bottles.
Years ago in London a colleague I worked with used to joke with me that I was ‘mad into smelling to get well’ . I was indeed and I still am. I love essential oils, I love what they can do for your mind & body. When you spend a morning with someone who is more passionate than you about something…well all I can say is your left smiling, rewarded with increased knowledge and if possible greater passion. Did you know the power of high altitude lavender - I never even know there was a difference….the purest form of lavender when it is grown on high mountain plateaus - imagine the sleep that would give you.
‘The Lavender and Rose farm is up in the Alpes- Maritime above Grasse in France. Visiting it was a sublime experience….one of life’s great gifts. We drove up narrow winding roads, along steep ravines high into the mountains to Jacky and Evelyne’s farm. It was Rose harvest time and the air was perfumed with roses. We walked through the fields surrounded by roses...It was intoxicating! Rose is a very powerful oil. It gives you courage and comfort all at the same time. It is known as the” Mother” oil… as we know… it is all about the Mother!!’ Fiona
What Fiona & I intended to talk about I am sure got well mislaid as we jumped from one oil to another and one subject to another. What we both agree on is how effective essential oils are for anxiety, and with oils less is more - they pack a bunch. I often burn bergamot at home and it only takes about 4 drops for the smell to waft nicely around the house.
Some Practical Home Tips from Fiona
Lavender - add 2 drops on tissue and then wipe over your pillow, this will aid a good nights sleep.
Bergamot - when you travel or stay in a new place this is a lovely oil to bring with you, add 4 drops in a hand basin in your room/ensuite and let the smell familarise you to your surroundings. It will uplift you at the same time. This is a really great oil for anxiety and lifting mood.
Rosemary & Lemon - wake up oils, add a drop of each in the corner of the shower and the steam will send the smell wafting into the air.
Epsom salts - I always thought I couldn’t add oil to epsom salts but Fiona has shown me how you can add a drop of your favourite essential oil into the epsom salts before you add them to your bath.
This is only the tip of the iceberg of the many uses of essential oils we discussed so my next plan is to get a video with Fiona so we can all benefit from her amazing knowledge and love of essential oils.
If you have any specific questions on the use of oils please drop me a message.
