A decorative bowl sitting empty on a coffee table or shelf is a missed opportunity. Filling it with potpourri gives the room texture, color, and fragrance all at once — and unlike most decor, you can swap it out by the season in a few minutes.
Pick a Scent for the Room
Living rooms and entryways can handle stronger scents like Cedarwood Potpourri Bowl Filler, while bedrooms or bathrooms often do better with something softer. Old Candle Barn's Lavender Potpourri is a good choice for quieter spaces.
Match the Bowl to the Blend
Wide, shallow bowls show off the texture of a mixed botanical blend better than tall containers. If your potpourri contains larger pieces — pinecones, rosehips, or citrus slices — give it room to spread out rather than piling it into a small dish.
Mix in Solid Accents
Potpourri doesn't have to fill the bowl on its own. Tuck in a few decorative wood or metal orbs for contrast — the mix of organic botanicals against a smooth sphere reads as more intentional than either one alone.
Refresh Instead of Replace
Most potpourri blends come with, or can be paired with, a refresher oil. A few drops revives the scent without needing to buy a whole new bag, so a single bowl filler can last well past its first few weeks.
Ready to put a bowl together? Start with the full potpourri collection and pick a scent that matches the room.
