Sage and Bellflower

04/09/2026

🌹 A little bit of summer, made for September…

Remember those dried roses I told you not to throw away?

Well, this is what I’ve made with some of mine.

A beautiful bath salt blend using flowers from my summer garden and ingredients that feel like the perfect little bridge between summer and autumn.

200g Dead Sea salts & Himalayan pink salts
5ml hazelnut carrier oil
6 drops Rose Geranium — a little nod to summer
6 drops Sweet Orange — warm, bright and uplifting
8 drops Patchouli — earthy and grounding as we move towards autumn
Dried rose petals
A few whole dried rose heads from my summer garden

I adore trying to follow the footprints of our ancestors, and one thing I love about this time of year is that, although we're moving into autumn, we're still using what we've grown and gathered through the summer.

I'm an autumn girl at heart, but I love noticing that gentle shift in the seasons and carrying a little of each one into the next. 🍂

From summer garden… to September bath. 🌹

Love Kirsty x

P.S. I'll be transferring my salts into a jar to keep them in — but for now, they're sitting pretty in my bowl! 😂

P.P.S. Always check safety data before essential oils. I'm always happy to advise ✨

02/09/2026

Hazel: The Tree of Wisdom 🌿

I can’t believe this Saturday is the first ever Wild Plant Club! 🥹

I’m starting with Hazel because it’s looking absolutely glorious at this time of year — and it’s also known as the Tree of Wisdom.

We could all do with a little bit more wisdom, couldn’t we? 😂

Did you know Hazel is connected with the Salmon of Knowledge in Irish folklore? 🐟🌰

And then there’s my own rather embarrassing Hazel story… involving a squirrel, a bag of hazelnuts and me being completely outwitted!

I’ll be sharing that story on Saturday, along with more Hazel folklore, its connection with the Salmon of Knowledge, a little look at hazelnut oil and its uses for the skin, and a small community challenge.

So, if you fancy spending an hour learning a little more about this beautiful tree, come and join me on Saturday 5th September at 9.30am, online. 🌿

If you’re a community member, don’t forget you have your discount.

And if your name is Hazel, or you were born between 5th August and 1st September in the Celtic Tree Zodiac, Hazel is your tree too — use HAZEL3 at checkout for your discount. 🌰

You’ll find the link in my bio.

Love Kirsty x

05/08/2026

Sometimes the best discoveries are found in old books. 🐝📖

Some of you here at may not know that, as well as being an aromatherapist, I'm also a beekeeper, so it's probably no surprise that I can't resist anything to do with bees! Finding this beautiful old book felt like uncovering a little piece of history, full of folklore, traditions and stories that remind us just how special these tiny creatures are.

It's been a wonderful source of inspiration while preparing for Beelore, and I can't wait to share some of these stories with you.

I'm not sure if it's just the aromatherapist in me because I'm obsessed with smells, but I absolutely love the smell of an old book. Anyone else? 💛

Love Kirsty x

21/07/2026

As an aromatherapist, I love giving flowers a second life. Rather than letting my roses fade away, I dry the petals and use them in my creations.

I love adding dried rose petals to bath salts, decorating my workshop gift boxes, and creating little seasonal touches inspired by nature.

Did you know roses also have their own meanings in the language of flowers? Red symbolises love, yellow friendship, and pink gratitude and admiration. Adding dried rose petals to a handmade gift can make it feel even more thoughtful.

One of the loveliest things is that you get to enjoy your roses twice – first in the garden, then by transforming them into something beautiful instead of throwing them away.

Drying them couldn't be easier. Simply remove the petals, spread them out in a warm, sunny spot, give them a little turn every so often, and before long they'll be ready to use.

🌹 Comment "ROSE" below if you'd love me to share a simple aromatherapy bath salt recipe using dried rose petals. It would make such a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special (or a little treat for yourself!).

Love Kirsty x

30/05/2026

A Soothing Botanical Massage oil 🌼

I’ve always had a bloated belly in the lead up to my period, and I know so many of us do too — including during perimenopause.

Since my endometriosis diagnosis, it’s all made a bit more sense… “endo belly” is such a common symptom.

While I’m still figuring out how the doctors can support me (that’s a journey in itself), I also want to use my aromatherapy training to make gorgeous nature based recipe..

This is lovely for anyone dealing with endometriosis, bloating, PMS, PMDD, inflammation or just that general hormonal “ugh” feeling:

🌼 Calendula-infused oil – often used for soothing irritated or inflamed tissues and makes a lovely gentle carrier.

💜 Lavender – well known for relaxation, discomfort relief, and helping calm the nervous system.

🌿 Frankincense – commonly used in aromatherapy for inflammation support and emotional grounding.

🌼 Roman chamomile – one of the gentlest oils for comfort, tension, and supporting relaxation during pain flare-ups.

🌸 Geranium – traditionally associated with supporting the menstrual cycle, mood, fluid retention, and feelings of balance.

Recipe:
30ml calendula-infused oil
3 drops lavender
4 drops frankincense
2 drops Roman chamomile
3 drops geranium

Just add a few drops to your hands, warm it up, and massage gently into your lower abdomen in slow circles.

It's great to put on before bed as all the oils are also incredibly calming!

Always check safety warnings of oils before using or DM me.

I will be sharing a post next week about the healing benefits of chamomile 🌼

Love Kirsty x

24/05/2026

Hawthorn: May Birth Flower 🤍🌸

Hawthorn souls are compassionate, intuitive, and quietly resilient — symbols of hope, love, and protection. Like the blossoms that decorate hedgerows in late spring, they carry a soft kind of magic ✨

Long associated with folklore, fairies, and the turning of the seasons, Hawthorn has been treasured for centuries as a tree of the heart and a guardian of the May Queen.

I always think how wonderful to have the hawthorn as your Birth Flower. They really do take your breath away with their beautiful aroma. Is anyone a May baby?

The second May birth flower is Lily of the Valley, carrying its own delicate beauty and meaning 🤍

Follow as we explore birth flowers and their meanings 🌿✨

21/05/2026

Workshop coming to Cleethorpes 🌿

Join me for a lovely 1.5-hour aromatherapy workshop exploring how the plants, flowers, and trees of summer used in aromatherapy can support your wellbeing and how you can begin working with the magic of plants at home.

Together we’ll discover seasonal botanicals, explore the calming and uplifting properties of essential oils, and create a beautiful aromatherapy product for you to take home.

This workshop is designed to be a gentle, welcoming space to slow down, reconnect with nature, and learn simple ways to support your wellbeing through plant magic and aromatherapy. It’s also a lovely opportunity to meet like-minded souls and spend time with others who share a love of nature and wellbeing.

☕Meridian Cafe
📍Meridian Rd, Cleethorpes DN35 0AR
📅 20th June 2026
🕓 4pm – 5:30pm
💷 £25 per person
☕ Complimentary tea & coffee
🌿 Limited spaces available

Click the link to find out more or book 🌸 https://www.sageandbellflower.co.uk/service-page/the-summer-aromatherapy-workshop

Love Kirsty x

30/04/2026

Daisy: April Birth Flower

Today is the last day of April, so I want to leave my birth month with a little bang and share the joy of the daisy 🌼✨

Daisy souls are warm, kind-hearted, and quietly strong — a gentle symbol of innocence, renewal, and simple joy.

Like the flower, Daisy babies are gentle but resilient, down-to-earth, grounded, and carry a quiet strength within them.

The second April birth flower is Sweet Pea, delicate and full of its own quiet magic.

Are you born under the Daisy like me?

Follow as we explore birth flowers and their meanings 🌿✨

21/04/2026

Green witchcraft looks like this for me… 🌿

I feel so lucky to follow other green witches on here — we all share our own special connection with the earth.

For me, it’s about working with Mother Earth and sharing the wonder of plants, trees and flowers.

Each day looks a little different. Today I picked lemon balm to infuse, planted comfrey, and hung flowers up to dry, while tending to my chamomile.

Through aromatherapy, mindfulness, and a love of folklore, I hope to gently share the magic of flora and fauna… and the stories they carry ✨

If you love plants too, I’d love to connect with you over at 🌿

How do you connect with the earth?

Love Kirsty x

12/04/2026