Love of Flowers Blog

Filling life with flowers

01
Apr

The Beauty of Rosewater

Rosewater

Each spring I am overjoyed as my rosa rugosa bushes explode with brilliant pink blossoms, sending…

03
Mar

Whimsical Winter Styled Shoots

Whimsical winter dried flower crown

We are so excited to share this trio of whimsical winter styled shoots we were a…

28
Feb

Tiny Flower Arrangement

As dried flower and floral preservation designers in Minnesota, we had to take a moment to…

08
Jun

Lilac Lemonade

After a long and flowerless winter, I am overjoyed when the lilacs burst into bloom. Since…

14
Mar

Beauty in the Present Moment

Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more. –…

02
Mar

God’s Gift of Flowers

A breathtaking prairie meadow with its flowers blowing in the summer breeze, the splendor of your…

11
Feb

A single flower can say so much

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!

07
Feb

Creating a Dried Flower Topiary

The word topiary brings thoughts of trees and shrubs trimmed into round or fancy designs. But…

02
Sep

Drying Hydrangea Flowers

Hydrangeas come in a large variety of colors. Drying hydrangea flowers to enjoy throughout the winter…

18
Aug

Stop and Smell the Roses

I am so grateful to be featured in the fall issue of Stampington and Company's Willow...
11
Feb

Rosebud Valentine Cake

With Valentine's Day approaching, you may be thinking about what to do to show the special...
09
Oct

Prairie Dried Flower Crown

Flower crowns are fun to wear for weddings, parties, festivals, and celebrations. A dried flower crown...
24
Sep

The Healing Power of Calendula

The Healing Power of Calendula, was recently published in the fall issue of Stampington & Company’s…

11
Jun

Candied Violet Cupcakes

The violets are blooming in abundance right now. As they are one of the first flowers...
20
Apr

Easter Egg Flower Vase

I love flower filled eggshell vases this time of year, as we are blessed with an…

28
Mar

Everlasting Spring Flowers

This wreath I recently made for a customer helped to bring some color to our world...
14
Feb

A Dozen Roses

Happy Valentine's Day! It was fun creating this Dozen Roses design for this special day. A...
06
Feb

Our Relationship with the Earth We Live On | ACHS.EDU

Flowers and people need many of the same requirements to be healthy. Both need water to...
22
Oct

Flower-Filled Pumpkin

Pumpkins can be transformed into a vessel filled with nature’s bounty to enjoy throughout the autumn…

30
Sep

Focus on a Flower

Flowers can bring a moment of stillness into our lives - reminding us to relax. Your...
08
Sep

Everlasting Summer Harvest

A reminder of the flower-filled days of summer After your berry basket is emptied of it's...
15
Jul

Reaping Happiness in the Garden

Whether you have a flower, vegetable, or herb garden, research is showing profound benefits we receive…

09
Jul

The Power of Calendula Petals for Beautiful Skin

Calendula officinalis is a beautiful golden garden flower that has been used for food, medicine and…

28
Jun

Floral Icecubes

Preserving flowers in ice is a fun way to enjoy the beauty of your fresh summer…

05
May

Sounds of a Summer Daydream

Let the sounds of nature allow you to let go of the world around you as…