Ildiko's Aromatic Journal
Ildiko sharing her inspiring personal stories from behind the mountains of Crete island while being on the road, searching and experiencing, capturing, collecting, distilling, making herbal preparations, blending botanical perfume and more. Offering insights of her authentic approach and humble practices for better understanding and appreciation of nature, herbal remedies and awareness of trustworthy natural applications in our self-development and everyday life practices.
Orange Blossom synchronicity
There are so many different directions to go, even within the same theme… When ideas and messages keep coming, and it is difficult to handle
Let’s learn finally the wild edible plants of Crete!
A workshop organised with my friend Joelle (who happened to have a yurt in Crete) and guided by Grandma Olga who knows the best horta
The Age of Innocence: the way of myrtle from harvest to distillation
This is the second post on this aromatic journey. The first release From harvest to distillation: a day of Myrtus contained a fairly short note that
Aromatherapy, ceramics & leather
Just over 4 years of friendship, and feels like a lifetime. Inspiring, supportive and creative. So rich as we grow together. Push and pull, or
Jasmine dreams may come true
Traditional Cretan house, Jasmine flowers, new experiences on the path of natural lifestyle, aromatherapy & botanical perfumery. Another move, another house in my adventurous life
Today I Rise: The Initiation
“Today is my call to action. I will fulfil my mission without further distraction. Today is the day. Today I will start to offer the
Wild Herbs of Crete: 1001 magical nights of distillation
Interview with herbalist and aromatherapist Janina Sorensen, about a journey through Cretan aromatic herbs and essential oils (Editorial notes to the post: We had a very uplifting and
Ancient stone house on the beach
I am searching for a new place to live. There are a lot of nice accommodations out there, but here is the recently visited one
From courgette to something bigger
Some philosophical thoughts for today from my gardening time. About 3 months ago I thought I was planting courgettes. Up until they started to grow something
Love Liberates
An extract from the beautiful life story of Maya Angelou as remembering the love and powerful words of her mother. I wish this liberating love be expressed and
QiGong Marathon 2015 – Retreat in Crete
One of the first co-creation projects that are taking shape now and I am happy to share it on my website is a QiGong retreat program
Aromatic adventures on the island of Crete
Liquid gold Interested visitors of the largest Greek island would everywhere find shelves full of spices and all sorts of products made from extra virgin