Now that summer and fall are nearing, flowers will be blooming everywhere, so will the wedding bells ring. If you find yourself in these occasions, you will definitely be given flowers. If you are not the one receiving them, then maybe you are the witness of these flowers being the centerpiece of a table, or a setting.
If you were the recipient of these flowers, what would you do with them after the event is over? Would you throw it away? Or would you choose to preserve them?
Preserving these blossoms allows you to cherish and relive those cherished moments long after they’ve passed. Whether it’s drying them for keepsakes, pressing them into mementos, or carefully arranging them into stunning displays, there are various creative ways to immortalize the beauty and sentiment of these floral gifts. Embracing these preservation techniques ensures that the essence of summer and the memories it brings remain vivid and cherished throughout the seasons to come.
Give those flowers another chance!
What you should do is – purchase a small vase. These vases can range from 3 to 8 inches in height with an opening of 3 inches or less. If you do not want to waste money, then look into your cupboard for the small bottles that were once filled with honey, jam, or pickle! Give those bottles a second chance, a new life.
When choosing flowers for small vases, it’s important to select flowers that harmonize with your chosen vase’s size, maintaining a delicate balance. Go for petite flowers like delicate ranunculus ensures a proportionate and visually pleasing arrangement. These smaller blooms not only fit snugly within the confines of the vase but also enhance its charm and elegance. By carefully pairing the right flowers with the vase size, you can create a captivating display that exudes grace and refinement, perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to any space without overwhelming it.
Sometimes, you may find yourself having some bigger flowers like garden roses or peonies. In those situations, you can use a peony to show your elegance. Do so especially if you could pair with a suitable vase. If not, use garden roses as they offer a size that is neither too large nor too small. If you really cannot find those big flowers, then use any common flowers like carnations, spray roses, mum ping pongs, and tulips, are available at grocery stores, and they can work just as beautifully.
Creating a stunning arrangement for small vases often requires just a few carefully chosen flowers. Remember, as long as the flowers range from 1 to 2 inches, these are ideal for smaller vases. Also, try to find compositions that are made up of odd numbers. The odd-numbered compositions tend to be visually more pleasing. You can consider arrangements like two flowers paired with a stem of greenery or three small buds combined with a larger bloom and greenery to complete the ensemble.
May you enjoy repurposing your flowers with joy and creativity!