Mother's Day Poem

Q: My Mom is really great. With Mother's Day coming up, I've been wondering how I could express my feelings for her in a special gift. Do you have anything that is specifically for Mother's Day?

A: As far as we're concerned...every day is Mother's Day. We have several poems that address the love we all have for Mom. The poems are elegantly printed and beautifully framed and surrounded by real pressed flowers. I'm positive your mother would treasure one of these pieces. If you want to make her day extra special, you could add a gift of fresh flowers direct from the grower.

Bridesmaid Gifts

Q: I am really stuck! I want to give my bridesmaids something spectacular. They have been so supportive and helpful...my best friends for my whole life! Do you have something that will be really special that they will treasure for their lives?

A: We sure do! What comes to mind immediately is our rose petal jewelry. We could make each of your bridesmaids a bracelet or necklace from the roses in their bouquets. These pieces are gorgeous and will definitely be treasured forever. We also have a stunning rosary and rosary bracelet that would work well. Depending on your budget and religious preference...the perfect gift is available in our Rose Petal Jewelry selection.

Air Dried Flower Preservation

Q: I would like to know how I can preserve a bouquet of roses? I have tied them with string, and have them hanging upside down in my basement. is there something I can dip them into or spray on them to keep them as a dried flower arrangement?

A: First of all...bring those roses up from the basement. It's probably too damp for them to air dry properly. Tie a pretty ribbon around them and hang them on the wall in the main part of your house where you can enjoy them and the environment will probably be more conducive to drying. As far as a spray...you could use a really cheap hairspray that has lots of lacquer in it or see if you can find a product called Plastidip. It works well to keep the flowers together.

Drying Flowers to Put in a Shadow Box

Q: Can you tell me how to go about drying flowers to put in a shadow box? I'd like to do my own design work but I don't know how to dry the flowers.



A: We can dry them for you. If you'd like to send us your flowers, we'll freeze dry them and return them to you. Freeze drying is, by far, the best way to preserve flowers intact. It's a lengthy process but the results are worth the wait. I know there are some silica products on the market. From what I've heard, the results are inconsistent. Why take a chance? You could also use the old fashioned air drying method. Your flowers will shrink and the colors will change. They will also be very fragile and difficult to work with. Also, not all flowers can be air dried. Many will just shrivel up and become very unattractive.

Freeze Dry vs. Pressed

Q: What is the difference between freeze dried flowers and pressed flowers?

A: Freeze dried flowers are processed to remove the moisture while maintaining the shape and color of the flower. When they're finished they look like fresh flowers. Pressed flowers are, as they name implies, pressed. In most cases the petals are removed and pressed individually. This is because the moisture content in a whole, intact, flower would cause mildew to form before the flowers were completely dry. This would ruin the flower.

Both processes produce beautiful results. They are just different. Pressed floral pieces are framed in a flat frame...like a regular picture frame. Freeze dried flowers require more space, so when framed, they need to go in a shadow box frame or an oval with a dome.

Freeze Dried Flower Arrangements

Q: Do you make arrangements out of freeze dried flowers? What's the process? Can they be shipped?

A: You can pretty much do anything with freeze dried flowers that you can do with fresh. The difference is...they last longer. Unprotected freeze dried flowers, ie. those not contained in something like a shadow box of glass bowl, will not last as long as those protected by a container of some kind. They will eventually get soiled and there really isn't any good way to clean them. Also, they are very fragile. If you don't want to put your flowers in a shadow box, we suggest you consider a glass bowl. They are beautiful and will protect your flowers for many years. If you insis, however, we will make you an arrangement. They are too fragile to be shipped and you will need to pick them up.

Wedding Shadow Box Ideas

Q: My daughter is getting married soon and we want to give her a shadow box with her wedding bouquet preserved in it. Do you have any ideas how we can make it really special?

A: Of course every shadow box that contains a preserved bridal bouquet is special. There are many ways to personalize your gift. The addition of wedding memorabilia to the shadow box is the best way. It keeps everything together in an exquisite keepsake the couple will enjoy displaying in their home. Just gather everything together...the invitation, garter, a photo, whatever you think is special, and send it to us with the flowers.

Flower Shadow Boxes

Q: I just love flower shadow boxes! Is there any way I could just send you some flowers and you could make one for me? Not a wedding or a funeral or anything. I just want one to hang in my home.

A: Of course! We create some beautiful floral collage shadow boxes. Generally, they are a keepsake...but they don't have to be. They are truly works of art and I don't blame you for wanting one. Just send us your flowers and we'll do the rest.

Dried Flower Ideas

Q: Do you have any ideas for dried flowers? I know you make shadowboxes and such...but is there anything else...more unusual?

A: Yes. We have several ideas for you. I'm not sure if your looking for yourself...a personal gift...or a gift for someone else. One of our Keepsake Balls, personalized with a special message or a name, would be very unique. Also, our Glass Bowl is something special. It can be placed vertually anywhere in the home...used as a centerpiece...on a dresser...practically anywhere. It looks like a fresh garden of flowers. The good news is...it takes no care.

Dry Flower Gift

Q: I'm looking for a dry flower gift. My sister just loves flowers...but she's too frail now to care for them. What do you suggest?

A: We have many dry flower gift ideas on the website. The one that comes to mind that might be perfect for your sister is our Glass Bowl. You could send us flowers to be freeze dried (perhaps she has received birthday flowers) or we could create a beautiful indoor garden for her with our stock of freeze dried flowers. Either way, she's sure to enjoy her flower gift every day.

Poems of Sympathy

Q: I'm looking for poems of sympathy. My best friend's husband just died and she is , of course, very upset. I was thinking of creating a scrapbook for her.A: What a nice idea! We have a great selection of poems of sympathy on the website. (You might like to add some pressed petals to your scrapbook pages. Maybe some from the funeral.)

Sympathy Quotes

Q: I'd like to find a unique way to send sympathy quotes. Cards are nice...but I'd like something a little more permanent. More of a keepsake or tribute.

A: You've come to the right place. We have lots of ideas. You can have the sympathy quote of your choice presented with a pressed flower border. (You can even send us flowers from the funeral to press. This will personalize the gift even more.) You may prefer to have the quote printed on a bookmark with the deceased name and dates.

Sympathy Poems

Q: I like the idea of sending sympathy poems to my friends at times of bereavement. I'd like to present them a little differently. I'm tired of the same old framed sympathy poem gift. What do you have to offer?

A: Plenty! If you've looked at the website, you know we have quite a selection of sympathy poems to choose from. The nice thing is you may have them framed with pressed flowers from the services or use our stock flowers. You can have them made into a bookmark with the same choice of flowers. Either way it's sure to be a gift that will not be duplicated and will be treasured for years.

Fresh Flowers

Q: You preserved my wedding flowers several years ago, which we still enjoy. Now I see you offer fresh flowers. If the flowers are fresh from the grower...do they last longer?

A: Yes. Flowers which are shipped to the end user directly from the grower will last longer. They are flowers picked at the peak of their freshness and shipped overnight to the recipient of your choice. Some of the flowers may not be completely opened yet...but this is good. They will open and thrive for days and days. Your recipient will have the opportunity to enjoy them for a much longer time than if they had been sitting, fully opened, in a florist shop.You also have the opportunity to select the container of your choice and to personalize your gift with a card, special message, teddy bear or candy.

Saving Bridal Bouquet in Shadowbox

Q: I was wondering if you freeze dried, pressed and framed bridal bouquets? I went on my honeymoon right after the wedding for a week and my mother put my flowers in the fridge. Can I still preserve them?

A: You certainly can. Most flowers used in bridal bouquets will last for a week, if kept refrigerated. You can send your flowers and we will create a beautiful keepsake using freeze dried and pressed flowers from your bouquet. This is by far the best way to save your bouquet. With just minimum care your bridal bouquet shadowbox keepsake will last for years.

Grandfather's Funeral Flower

Q: I have a rose from my grandfather's funeral which I would like to save. Can you help me?

A: We certainly can! You can create your choice of a variety of keepsakes featuring your rose. We offer memorial tributes including Keepsake Balls, which encase your rose in a Lucite ball that may be hung or placed on a shelf. It can be engraved with a message in gold or silver. We can create a pressed floral border or shadowbox for a bereavement poem or photo, memorial program or verse of scripture. The choice is yours. We'll help you remember your lost loved one for years to come in a work of art you'll be proud to display in your home.

Floral Lei Preservation

Q: My brother and his wife just returned from Hawaii where they spent their 25th wedding anniversary. Can we save the beautiful leis they brought back?

A: We love to help people preserve the memories they acquire during a lifetime! Your brother's leis can be freeze dried intact and used as the focal point of a wonderful shadowbox filled with anniversary memorabilia from their trip. It will be a keepsake they will cherish always.

Fresh Flower Accessories

Q: I would like to send fresh flowers to my mother-in-law for a birthday gift. Your flowers are fresh from the grower. Does a vase come with the flowers?

A: You have the opportunity to personalize your gift of grower fresh flowers with a vase of your choice, delightful chocolates, a teddy bear and greeting card. No 2 fresh flower gifts will be exacyly the same. The best feature is that the flowers will last and last. They are picked at their freshness peak and shipped overnight to your recipient with clear instructions for care included. What a lovely gift!

Display Photo with Flowers

Q: I have memorial flowers from a funeral. I would like to preserve them in a frame with a photo. Can you suggest something?

A: We can. We have created many bereavement photo keepsakes which include photos of the lost loved one. It makes a wonderful memorial tribute. The photo shown is featured in an oval frame with an acryllic dome. We could also do a similar piece in a shadowbox or as a pressed floral border around your photo.

Additional Rose Petal Jewelry

Q: I love the hand-made rose petal jewelry I ordered from you a few months ago. I would like to purchase another bracelet. Is that possible? I still have to powder you sent back to me.

A: Yes. We can make additional pieces of jewelry for you from the rose petal powder we returned to you with your initial order. Just send it to us with your name, address and daytime phone number. We will call you when the powder arrives and take your order over the phone. If you prefer you may order your hand-made rose petal jewelry from our website.

Engagement Roses

Q: I received a dozen roses for my engagement. I would like to save as many roses as I can. What would you suggest?

A: Congratulations! Let us help you preserve your memory. Your roses could be pressed or freeze dried and featured in a floral shadowbox or pressed floral border for an engagement announcement or photo. You may prefer to have your roses freeze dried and returned to you on their stems to be displayed in a vase. Whatever you have in mind...we can help you. Our business is creating keepsakes that preserve memories for a lifetime.

Vase for Fresh Flowers

Q: I would like to send an arrangement of fresh flowers to my mother as a birthday gift. Should I also order a vase?

You know your mother better than we do. If she owns a number of special vases...maybe not. But if she, like many of us, doesn't own a variety of vases, you could order a container that will perfectly compliment your floral selection. The vases offered are of high quality and are designed to work beautifully in most decors. You may also want to include something sweet or a teddy bear. Whatever you decide, your mother will be deeply touched by your thoughtful gift.

Sympathy Flowers from Funeral Spray

Q: The sympathy flowers that were picked from the casket spray at my friend's funeral have been in the refrigerator for 3 days. Can I still perserve them?

A: My guess would be, yes. Flowers last much longer when they are refrigerated. We can help you save them and create a memorial tribute that will be treasured for a lifetime. Is the keepsake a gift? Sympathy flowers can contribute to the healing process we go through when we lose a loved one. We can combine your flowers with a bereavement poem or verse of scripture in a shadowbox or pressed piece. A photo could also be included. As a gift, there is nothing that surpasses a floral design.