Natural dried roses as potpourri Rather than use commercial potpourri, why not try something more natural? Some dried rose buds have more natural fragrance than others, depending on the variety and drying process used. If you are drying your own roses, choose a highly scented variety, as the fragrance will only lessen during the process,…
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Warm Autumn colours for the home
Autumn foliage and warm colours It’s at this time of the year that nature’s colour palette changes from the last vibrant flowers of the summer to the warm hues of harvest golds and autumn leaves. I love being outside in the summer, but as the seasons change I just want to curl up indoors with…
Dried Flowers A to Z
Some useful pages about dried flower crafts I’ve been in the dried flowers business for twenty years now and have picked up lots of knowledge to share! Here is a list of stand-out topics around the subject, be it varieties of blooms, types of craft or useful materials. Other resources can be found under the…
Big DIY projects with dried flowers
Installations and XL floristry I love a big dried flower project! There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing dried flowers used en masse. Be it window displays, cinematic creations or artistic installations, I’m a fan! Ads and photo shoots Dried Lagurus for Churchill Insurance This is such a gorgeous ad – you’d almost assume it was…
Twigs branches and woody stems for dried flowers
Twiggy stems make a backbone for floristry Woody stems such as Birch and Pussy Willow take a little longer to dry than delicate flower stems but are worth it. The thicker the stem the longer it takes to fully desiccate. Foraging in the forest (with permission) for dead branches is one way to source larger…