Yes, these are rocks

I took Koren's good advice and did not 'over think' the project this week and success was mine. I found a great recipe online (which I modified a bit) for rocks. Now, you have to use your imagination a bit as these are cooked rocks. Yes, you read that correctly. And try to ignore the fact that the recipe is very close to the play dough recipe for kids I almost wore out about 20 years ago:

Things You'll Need:
¾ cup plain flour
¾ cup salt
1/2 tsp. essential oil
2/3 cup boiling water
Food coloring of your choice
Bowl

Step 1
In your bowl, mix the flour and salt thoroughly with a sifting spoon.
Step 2
Add your essential oil(s) and the boiling water to the dry mixture. Mix well.
Step 3
Add food coloring of choice a drop at a time until you have the desired color achieved. The color may lighten a bit after drying.
Step 4
Form into balls or "rocks" and allow to sit out and dry. Once dry, place the scented rocks into dishes or vases, or wherever you want to use them. Enjoy the appearance and scent of your new scented rock potpourri.

I used blue + red food coloring to make mauve (sorry they look grey here but then again that is more rock like) and lavender essential oil. Used disposable gloves getting the soft moist dough into the rock stage. Going to put them in my closets.