forever flowers

A few weeks ago I shared a few images

of how I fill my home with fresh flowers...

Well here is my favorite part about having fresh flowers...

they can be dried and given a second life!

 

Once the blossoms begin to wilt, tie the stems together

and hang them upside down.

 

 

Keep them in a warm dry place and away from direct sunlight

until the petals feel like paper.

 

I will make some into wreaths...

 

...sprinkle the petals about...

 

...and fill vases and baskets with beautiful bouquets.

 

I try to make the most of every single leaf and flower,

by adding essential oils to make fragrant homemade potpourri.

 

The next time you are thinking of purchasing fresh flowers,

consider blossoms that are terrific candidates for drying like hydrangeas, delphinium, roses, baby's breath, lavender,

straw flowers and liatris.

 

 

Drying flowers is an easy way to give your fresh flowers a second life. Since the holidays are right around the corner...

how about sharing some of your one-of-a-kind dried creations

and giving them as gifts this year!