The art of drying flowers to preserve the memory of a special person or a meaningful event dates back to Victorian times. In that era, pressing was the primary method of choice. Today’s dried floral sources use a number of techniques, including air-drying flowers by binding them in small bouquets, hanging them upside down and allowing them to dry for up to four weeks. Dried flowers offer a money-saving, maintenance-free alternative to fresh flowers and can last several months to several years when cared for properly. Since they need no sunlight, dried flowers provide a simple way to spruce up decor throughout your home—even atop a high bookshelf or hard-to-reach nook. Plus, they exhibit textures, dimensions, shapes and palettes different from their fresh counterparts.
Grace Notes
Welcome guests to a table embellished with delicate nosegays. Wrap tiny bouquets of bleached dried flowers and seedheads in tissue paper and tie each with a ribbon. Tuck the arrangements into gift baskets or repurpose as boutonnieres.
