🌿 My Favorite Essential Oil Blends for Summer (and Soul)
There’s something so powerful about scent—it lingers in our memory, shifts our mood, and anchors us back to ourselves. I’ve always loved using essential oils because they’re customizable, holistic, and endlessly creative. In the summer, I especially lean into blends that feel refreshing, clarifying, and alive—like the season itself.
Whether I’m setting the mood for a slow summer morning, unwinding after a long day in the sun, or tuning in before a sacred yoga flow, these diffuser blends help me come home to my senses. They feel like nature’s whisper, calling us inward while letting the world bloom around us.
Here are a few of my summer go-tos:
☀️ Fresh Summer Morning
Bright, clean, uplifting. Great for when the house needs a little energetic refresh.
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Rosemary
1 drop Peppermint
🌬️ This one smells like open windows, fresh laundry, and a clear calendar.
🌸 Blissful Bloom
Floral, soft, but not too sweet. Perfect for an afternoon reset or hosting friends.
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Ylang Ylang
🌼 Think of this as your “feel good” blend—balanced, romantic, and grounding.
🌙 Before Bed Blend: Lavender Peppermint Drift
Cooling and calming for summer nights when your body is warm and your mind is still racing.
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Peppermint
1 drop Cedarwood
🛏️ I diffuse this as I wash my face, do some gentle stretches, and journal before bed. It helps me exhale the day.
🧘♀️ Yoga Practice: Sacred Clarity
Deep, earthy, clearing. Helps you drop into presence and intention before movement or meditation.
3 drops Palo Santo
2 drops Frankincense
1 drop Eucalyptus
Optional: 1 drop Clary Sage
💫 This one makes my yoga mat feel like a sacred space. I also like using it during breathwork or sound healing.
🍃 Customizing Your Own Summer Blends
Don’t be afraid to play. I like to let my intuition guide me—some days I need citrus, other days I crave something grounding. Start with a base note (like cedarwood or vetiver), add a middle (lavender, geranium), and brighten it with a top note (citrus or mint).
And don’t forget to open a window. Let the scent swirl with fresh air. Let it be a ritual, not just a routine.
🌾 From My Home to Yours
Each of these blends is part of my summer rhythm—little rituals that help me stay connected, present, and soft. I hope they invite a bit more ease into your day, too.
Let me know if you try one. Or better yet, create your own and name it something fun (I call one of mine “Lemonade on the Porch”—and yes, it has basil in it 🌿).
🍋 Bonus Blend: Lemonade on the Porch
Sweet, citrusy, herby. Like golden hour in a bottle.
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Basil
1 drop Spearmint
1 drop Vanilla
Until next time,
With love and lavender,
Ilda