Ask the Expert

French Herb Botanicals

2008-10-16T15:20:00.002-05:00

Q: What herbs do you offer in your French botanicals?

A: Currently we are offering Marjoram, Lavender and Italian Oregano. Virtually any herbs can be used, and since our pieces are custom made, we could use any type you'd like.

One or Two

2008-10-16T15:13:00.004-05:00

Q: Is it better to have one, or a pair of French botanical designs to go in my home decor?

A: I like to see these wonderfully simple pieces hung as a pair. I think it adds a touch of elegance.

Museum Quality Botanicals

2008-10-16T15:07:00.003-05:00

Q: Is your country French botanical museum quality?

A: Absolutely. We carefully press the herbs and mount them on acid-free, handmade paper with acid free strips. All materials are carefully selected to ensure that these pieces will remain beautiful for years to come.

Custom Arrangements

2008-10-16T15:01:00.003-05:00

Q: I have French country decor in my home. Can you make a custom country French arrangement?

A: Enjoying a great surge in popularity, the French country style of decorating is one of the warmest and most welcoming. Not for the faint of heart, the rich, vivid colors evoke the warm tones of the Provencal countryside—golden yellows, vivid indigos and pure blues, deep reds and russets, and bright, creamy greens.
Part of the fun of French country decorating is that you can use all of these colors at the same time, combining them so they complement each other without competing.

We use these colors and techniques to create one of a kind, custom arrangements of dried and freeze dried materials. Visit our shop on Fondren at Westheimer in Houston to see what we can offer.

French Arrangement

2008-10-16T14:57:00.002-05:00

Q: Will your country French arrangement last?

A: Heavens yes! All our arrangements are custom designed and created using air dried and freeze dried materials. When kept out of direct sunlight these pieces can be expected to last for many years.

Country French Arrangement

2008-10-16T14:49:00.002-05:00

Q: How is your country French arrangement different?

A: Our French country arrangements are custom designed using dried and freeze dried materials. They are constructed using the warm colors of the French countryside. The rich, vivid colors are most welcoming in any decor. Visit our shop on Fondren at Westheimer in Houston to see our designs.

Country French Botanicals

2008-10-16T14:43:00.002-05:00

Q: Do you offer country French botanicals?

A: Yes we do. We have a selection of exquisitely mounted pressed herbs, displayed on handmade paper and framed in brushed silver. Very lovely!

French Country Fall Arrangement

2008-10-16T14:33:00.002-05:00

Q: I would like a French arrangement for the fall season. Any suggestions?

A: We create beautiful French Country style arrangements for any season. Each piece is custom designed and fashioned with dried and freeze dried materials. These pieces can be seen in our shop on Fondren at Westheimer in Houston.

Houston Florist Preserving Flowers

2008-08-22T14:10:00.003-05:00

Q: I am looking for a Houston florist preserving flowers. I am interested in bridal bouquet preservation for my wedding bouquet. How soon do you need the flowers after the wedding?

A: Ideally, we should receive the bridal bouquet within 2 to 3 days of the wedding. The flowers should be kept refrigerated (not frozen) until they can be brought to us. If you can put the stems in water...do so.

We have been preserving bridal bouquets for brides in Houston as well as other parts of the country for over 20 years. Our referrals from satisfied customers and florists speakes for itself.

Dried Wedding Bouquet Flowers

2008-08-22T13:46:00.002-05:00

Q: I am interested in framing dried wedding bouquet flowers from my dried wedding bouquet from over two years ago. Can you help me?

A: Air drying had been the only means of preserving bridal bouquets for centuries. Now we can freeze dry wedding bouquets and maintain the shape and color of the flowers beautifully. Placing your dried wedding bouquet in a frame, either a shadow box or oval frame with a dome, will keep the flowers safe and prevent deterioration. If you like, we can add freeze dried material here and there to make the flowers lokk "fresher".

Florist Referal

2008-08-22T13:17:00.003-05:00

Q: My florist told me to contact you for preserving wedding flowers. What would you suggest?

A: Our Houston florists, as well as many in other parts of the country, are very aware of our long history of bridal bouquet preservation. For over 20 years we have been preserving wedding bouquets and creating keepsakes that become family heirlooms. We suggest you put your freeze dried wedding bouquet in a shadow box or oval frame with a dome. This keeps the flowers safe while displaying them in a beautiful piece you'll be proud to have in your home.

Wedding Bouquet Preservation

2008-08-22T12:37:00.003-05:00

Q: Your wedding bouquet preservation looks beautiful. I would like to also display my mother's already dried wedding bouquet flowers. Can you help?

A: Thanks for the compliment. Air drying used to be the way to go for bridal bouquet preservation. It was all there was available. The advent of floral freeze drying techniques has made it possible to create keepsakes with the form and color of the fresh bridal bouquet.

We have made many beautiful keepsakes from air-dried wedding bouquets. If you like, we can augment the air-dried flowers with some freeze dried material to give a "fresher" look. What a thoughtful gift that would be for your mother!

Saving Bridal Bouquet

2008-08-22T12:30:00.003-05:00

Q: I was so excited to find you when I searched saving bridal bouquet. I like your shadowbox keepsakes. I would like your bridal bouquet preservation along with other articles from my wedding. Is that possible?

A: It sure is. When you think about saving bridal bouquet, think freeze drying. It keeps the wedding flowers in their fresh shape and color and will last for years. Our larger shadow boxes can accommodate several pieces of memorabilia as well as the recreated freeze dried bridal bouquet.

Bouquet Preservation Pressed

2008-08-22T11:47:00.003-05:00

Q: I was searching bouquet preservation pressed and your site came up. What is a favorite pressed frame for bridal bouquet preservation?

A: When it comes to preserving bridal bouquets, there are two popular methods: freeze drying and pressing. Pressing flowers has a rich history and still produces exquisite results. We can create a beautiful floral collage or surround your wedding invitation or a photo with pressed flowers from your wedding bouquet.

Preserving Bridal Bouquet

2008-08-22T11:39:00.003-05:00

Q: Some one referred me to your company for preserving bridal bouquets. I like the way you display them. What is the most popular?

A: We're glad you like the way we display the preserved bridal bouquets. The most popular presentation is the recreated preserved wedding bouquet displayed in a shadow box, with or without memorabilia.

Bridal Bouquet Preservation

2008-08-22T11:31:00.003-05:00

Q: You were recommended for bridal bouquet preservation. What do you recommend?

A: I'm not surprised we were recommended to you. We have been doing bridal bouquet preservation for over 20 years. Our satisfied customers are our best advertisers. We recommend that the bridal bouquet be freeze dried and placed in a shadow box or oval frame with a dome. This keeps the freeze dried flowers safe and displays them in a keepsake you'll be proud to display.

Florist Question

2008-08-22T11:24:00.003-05:00

Q: I am a florist and have many customers that ask me about preserving wedding bouquets. Can you help?

A: Preserving wedding bouquets is truly a specialty. We have been creating keepsakes with bridal bouquets for over 20 years. You can handle the arrangements for your customer or have them call us to make arrangements to drop off their flowers. Either way...they'll be pleased with the results.

Preserving Wedding Bouquet

2008-08-22T11:14:00.003-05:00

Q: I typed in preserving wedding bouquet and found you. Is freeze drying the best method?

A: Absolutely! Freeze drying is the only method of preserving a wedding bouquet that keeps the flowers in their natural shape and color. Your bouquet can be recreated in a shadow box and will last for years and become a family heirloom you'll be proud to display in your home.

Botanicals for Traditional Style Home Decor

2008-08-08T11:30:00.002-05:00

Q: In your opinion, do botanicals go with traditional style furnishings?

A: Beautifully pressed and mounted botanical specimens can add charm to any style. However, the botanicals we are currently offering have a more contemporary flair and would be better placed in a more modern setting. Watch our website, www.florage.com, for additions to our line that might work better for you.

Pressed Herb Botanicals

2008-08-08T11:14:00.003-05:00

Q: Can you create a piece of botanical art with most herbs. or are there specific ones that must be used?

A: In our Botanical line we use certain herbs due to the fact that some herbs dry and press better than others and allow us to arrange them in a more pleasing style.

Botanicals in Home Decor

2008-08-08T11:05:00.002-05:00

Q: I would like to add botanicals to my home decorations. Any suggestions?

A: We offer a variety of styles in our Botanical line including herbs, orchids, roses and more in contemporary designs. All are mounted on handmade paper and acid free mats.

Modern Botanicals

2008-08-08T10:58:00.004-05:00

Q: I would like a more modern looking dried flower botanical. What do you have along the more contemporary line?

A: We offer oriental contemporary style botanicals in several styles. They all have acid free mounting and would be perfect for the more contemporary home decor.

European Style Botanicals

2008-08-08T10:53:00.003-05:00

Q: I'm looking for European style botanicals. Can you help

A: Our fine art botanicals are created with dried herb specimens and museum mounted. They should be just what you're looking for.

Oriental Style Botanical Artwork

2008-07-28T15:31:00.004-05:00

Q: I love things that are simple but beautiful. I guess that's why I lean toward oriental styles. I also love the things you do with pressed flowers. Is there anything that you offer that might work with my style of home decor?

A: Yes. We have just added some beautiful, oriental style botanical artwork to our website. These pieces are designed to stand alone, or be displayed as a pair. See what you think.

Botanical Art

2008-07-28T15:10:00.004-05:00

Q: I've been noticing that botanical artwork is very popular in all the home decor magazines. I'm thinking of purchasing some new art pieces for my home and I was wondering what you might suggest.

A: We have some new pieces of botanical artwork. These pieces can be used alone or as a grouping and I'll bet they'd look fabulous in your home. They are real pressed herbs designed in the style of botanical specimens. Very "now".