1 tablespoon anise seed
          3 tablespoons crushed cloves
          2 vanilla beans, but into 1/2 inch pieces
          2 crushed cinnamon sticks
          2 tablespoons dried mint
          2 tablespoons whole cardomon
          1 cup kosher salt

          Blend all ingredients and put into a pretty jar. Cover tightly with a lid
          for 2 weeks. Then, when you want a lovely scented room, remove the lid.