Everlasting Love of Flowers https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/ Wed, 22 May 2024 15:45:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-1-e1653323789221-150x150.png Everlasting Love of Flowers https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/ 32 32 Should You Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet? https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2024/05/22/should-you-preserve-your-wedding-bouquet/ Wed, 22 May 2024 15:45:34 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5538 Deciding to preserve your wedding bouquet is often considered a “splurge” when breaking down your wedding budget. We frequently hear that the couple will reach back out if they end up having wiggle room in their budget. While we completely understand that this service is more of a luxury than a need when looking at […]

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The Beauty of Rosewater https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2023/04/01/the-beauty-of-rosewater/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:02:59 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5481 Each spring I am overjoyed as my rosa rugosa bushes explode with brilliant pink blossoms, sending their delightful fragrance drifting through the air. As the roses bloom throughout the summer, I never get tired of finding ways to use them. Rosewater is one of my favorites, as it captures the rose’s incredible beauty, amazing fragrance, […]

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Whimsical Winter Styled Shoots https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2023/03/03/whimsical-winter-styled-shoots/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:23:48 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5428 We are so excited to share this trio of whimsical winter styled shoots we were a part of with Julie Carroll Photography! There is so much that goes into planning a successful styled shoot, so we want to share how this process looked for us as dried flower specialists.  We got connected with Julie Carroll […]

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Tiny Flower Arrangement https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2023/02/28/tiny-flower-arrangement/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:32:58 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5408 As dried flower and floral preservation designers in Minnesota, we had to take a moment to celebrate National Floral Design Day! Flower designs come in a variety of forms. Whether they are fresh or dried, this day is to celebrate the art of floral designs and the happiness they bring to our lives! These pieces […]

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Lilac Lemonade https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2022/06/08/lilac-lemonade/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:09:42 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5184 After a long and flowerless winter, I am overjoyed when the lilacs burst into bloom. Since lilac season is incredibly short, I try to find ways to make the most of their incredible beauty and distinctive fragrance. I don’t especially enjoy the flavor of fragrant flowers, but after making crystallized lilac blossoms I had a […]

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Beauty in the Present Moment https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2022/03/14/beauty-in-the-present-moment/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:29:52 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5127 Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more. – Mother Teresa Some of my favorite memories are from my childhood; enjoying the wonders of the world – smelling the fragrance after it rained, watching the clouds float through the beautiful blue sky, and strapping a basket onto my […]

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God’s Gift of Flowers https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2022/03/02/gods-gift-of-flowers/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:15:03 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5118 A breathtaking prairie meadow with its flowers blowing in the summer breeze, the splendor of your backyard garden in full bloom, or the first delicate tulip welcoming you into spring; all of these moments proclaim God’s glory in the world and bring joy to the heart. Flowers are a gift to us from the heart […]

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A single flower can say so much https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2021/02/11/a-single-flower-can-say-so-much/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:05:33 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5045 To your one and only, a single flower can say so much! It doesn’t have to take a lot to show that special someone in your life how much they mean to you – and sometimes less can say more!

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Creating a Dried Flower Topiary https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2021/02/07/creating-a-dried-flower-topiary/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:38:43 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=5027 The word topiary brings thoughts of trees and shrubs trimmed into round or fancy designs. But you can create a long-lasting dried flower topiary quickly and easily with dried flowers. If you have flowers that are too small to be used for an arrangement, don’t throw them out. They are the perfect size for creating […]

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Drying Hydrangea Flowers https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2020/09/02/drying-hydrangea-flowers/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:35:01 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4972 Hydrangeas come in a large variety of colors. Drying hydrangea flowers to enjoy throughout the winter months is incredibly easy to do. Although hydrangeas almost dry themselves, it’s important to cut them before they have gone too far. The timing of when you cut them is the most important factor when drying hydrangeas. If you […]

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Stop and Smell the Roses https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2020/08/18/stop-and-smell-the-roses/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:32:25 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4956 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am so grateful to be featured in the fall issue of Stampington and Company’s Willow and Sage Magazine. My article, Stop & Smell the Roses, is focused on the benefits of the rose for the health of our skin. Stopping to smell the roses helps make us, and and our skin, happier. Check […]

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Rosebud Valentine Cake https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2020/02/11/rosebud-valentine-cake/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:02:34 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4943 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Valentine’s Day approaching, you may be thinking about what to do to show the special people in your life that you love them. Nothing says love quite like a favorite dessert decorated with rosebuds. The roses aren’t blooming here this time of year, so I used dried rosebuds to decorate this three-layer cake. Using […]

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Prairie Dried Flower Crown https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/10/09/prairie-dried-flower-crown/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:28:14 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4888 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Flower crowns are fun to wear for weddings, parties, festivals, and celebrations. A dried flower crown is a perfect keepsake from a special occasion, as it will look the same many years down the road as the day it was first worn. How long it retains its natural beauty depends on how well […]

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The Healing Power of Calendula https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/09/24/the-healing-power-of-calendula/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:37:44 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4878 The Healing Power of Calendula, was recently published in the fall issue of Stampington & Company’s magazine, Willow and Sage. In the article I explain how to make Calendula-infused sunflower seed oil, and tell of the many research based benefits of Calendula and sunflower seed oil for the skin. Growing Calendula, as well as creating […]

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Candied Violet Cupcakes https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/06/11/candied-violet-cupcakes/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:27:28 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4794 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The violets are blooming in abundance right now. As they are one of the first flowers of the season, they seem to draw your attention and entice you to create something with them. They also come in a wide variety of colors. The simple beauty and small size of violets goes perfectly with cupcakes, and […]

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Easter Egg Flower Vase https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/04/20/easter-egg-flower-vase/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:44:03 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4681 I love flower filled eggshell vases this time of year, as we are blessed with an abundance of eggs. With the Easter tradition of coloring eggs and the birds busy laying their eggs; it is a fun way to celebrate Easter and spring. If, like me, you don’t have any flowers blooming this time of […]

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Everlasting Spring Flowers https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/03/28/everlasting-spring-flowers/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:06:43 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4648 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This wreath I recently made for a customer helped to bring some color to our world here in Minnesota. Even though spring is here, it will be a while before we see any spring flowers. Although I love to design for others, I also love to inspire others to create their own dried flower creation. […]

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A Dozen Roses https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/02/14/a-dozen-roses/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:00:50 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4622 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy Valentine’s Day! It was fun creating this Dozen Roses design for this special day. A dozen roses are often given as a message of love to that someone special on Valentine’s Day. By drying your roses after they lose their freshness, you will be reminded every day how much you are loved. You can […]

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Our Relationship with the Earth We Live On | ACHS.EDU https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2019/02/06/our-relationship-with-the-earth-we-live-on/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:13:46 +0000 http://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4257 [vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Flowers and people need many of the same requirements to be healthy. Both need water to live, require many of the same nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, while both have need of sunshine for photosynthesis. In plants, photosynthesis creates sugars and starches by the conversion of carbon dioxide and water using the […]

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Flower-Filled Pumpkin https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/10/22/flower-filled-pumpkin/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:27:12 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4468 Pumpkins can be transformed into a vessel filled with nature’s bounty to enjoy throughout the autumn months. Dried flowers blend beautifully with natural material that is rich in abundance this time of year. Branches, wild grasses, seedheads, and pinecones; in their many shapes and sizes, can be found as you walk through the woods or […]

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Focus on a Flower https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/09/30/focus-on-a-flower/ Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:01:34 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4457 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flowers can bring a moment of stillness into our lives – reminding us to relax. Your mind escapes the hurried pace of this hustle-and-bustle world as you focus on the flower – admiring its beauty and contemplating where it grew in the sunshine and fresh air; swaying in the gentle breeze and soaking up the […]

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Everlasting Summer Harvest https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/09/08/everlasting-summer-harvest/ Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:57:32 +0000 https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4775 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4241″ img_size=”600 x 600″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A reminder of the flower-filled days of summer After your berry basket is emptied of it’s berry harvest, it can get a second chance at holding another summer harvest – dried flowers! Berry baskets can be left plain or painted a variety of different colors to go with your […]

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Reaping Happiness in the Garden https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/07/15/reaping-happiness-in-the-garden/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 19:47:20 +0000 http://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4309 Whether you have a flower, vegetable, or herb garden, research is showing profound benefits we receive when working in and enjoying our gardens. Studies show that gardening provides a sense of fascination. It was observed that while people did basic garden activities from tilling to cutting flowers or harvesting vegetables, they also indulged in other […]

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The Power of Calendula Petals for Beautiful Skin https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/07/09/the-power-of-calendula-petals-for-beautiful-skin/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 19:41:05 +0000 http://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4304 Calendula officinalis is a beautiful golden garden flower that has been used for food, medicine and skin care throughout history. Calendula provides an incredible amount of therapeutic benefits, with being most known for its skin care properties. The flowers are used medicinally for the skin in the form of both oil infusions and tinctures, all […]

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Floral Icecubes https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/06/28/floral-icecubes/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:25:15 +0000 http://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4264 Preserving flowers in ice is a fun way to enjoy the beauty of your fresh summer blossoms. Floral icecubes are pretty and easy to make. Although you probably aren’t going to actually eat them, it is important to use flowers that are safe to eat and free of pesticides. Common flowers such as violets, pansies, […]

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Sounds of a Summer Daydream https://everlastingloveofflowers.com/2018/05/05/sounds-of-a-summer-daydream/ Sat, 05 May 2018 17:07:13 +0000 http://everlastingloveofflowers.com/?p=4186 Let the sounds of nature allow you to let go of the world around you as you picture a pleasant summer day with nothing but this moment on your mind. Breathe deeply, feeling your entire body relax as you listen to the sounds of a summer daydream. As you lie on the tender earth looking […]

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