After posting a few Instagram's and my blog post about Donuts and Flowers I have recieved SO many questions and tutorial requests on how to make a dried flower wall. How to hang them, how to dry them, etc. I made my first dried flower wall years and years ago in high school on my bedroom wall. I would pick flowers from my mothers massive gardens as well as wildflowers when I was out on trail runs and then I would hang them up to dry (or press them in a giant dictionary). This past spring and summer, I would always get leftover flowers from weddings and photo shoots and Andrew was constantly bringing me my favorite peonies and garden roses. My desk was constantly like a garden. I started hanging the flowers up all over my room and then I realized that I should make another flower wall (I was also running out of space and had a giant wall that needed decorating). Then I moved from my apartment back to a dorm, and reassembled my wall in a slightly different way so as to not damage the wall. I realized I actually do have a lot of information to share on how to make a dried flower wall. Read on for a DIY tutorial on how to dry flowers and how to display them! How to dry and preserve flowers; -My biggest tip; remove the flowers from water before they start dying. -If a flower starts to die and turn brown while it is in water, it will start to rot and smell- definitely not something you want for your wall! -Once the flowers open up and are at peak remove them from the water, recut the stem. -Lay flat or hang to dry. Ideally, hang so it does not flatten at all. -How to choose flowers? In my ombre wall it is primarily peonies and garden roses and regular roses. However, in my wall at home it is a huge variety. Sunflowers, and babies breath all dry really well. How to hang; -(second photo + 1 above) -Around the stem of the flower, use white thread, and tie a double knotted bow, the loops will help! -Tie right below a leaf or any irregularity in the stem- this helps keeps the tie in place instead of sliding right off. -I used clear tacks on my wall and hung the loops from the tacks. -I had them hung all mismatched and as my collection grew, I organized them from dark to light to create the ombre pattern. How to hang without damaging the walls; -(first photo + 2 above) -Around the stem of the flower, use white thread, and tie a double knotted bow, the loops will help! -Tie right below a leaf or any irregularity in the stem- this helps keeps the tie in place instead of sliding right off. -In a dorm room you can't use tacks or nails, as well as in many apartments. -I put six command hooks up, three left and three right. -Tie a white string to one on the left, pull tight (so it does not sag too much with the weight of the flowers) and secure to the hook on the right. -Tie the thread on the flowers to the thread on the command hooks. -To make it not look too horizontally linear I tied the flowers and mismatched heights and hung the flowers of different lengths sporadically. And that's it! Pretty simple. My favorite way to make a space more natural and relaxed yet so sophisticated and unique. Leave any questions in the comments!
After posting a few Instagram's and my blog post about Donuts and Flowers I have recieved SO many questions and tutorial requests on how to make a dried flower wall. How to hang them, how to dry them, etc. I made my first dried flower wall years and years ago in high school on my bedroom wall. I would pick flowers from my mothers massive gardens as well as wildflowers when I was out on trail runs and then I would hang them up to dry (or press them in a giant dictionary). This past spring and summer, I would always get leftover flowers from weddings and photo shoots and Andrew was constantly bringing me my favorite peonies and garden roses. My desk was constantly like a garden. I started hanging the flowers up all over my room and then I realized that I should make another flower wall (I was also running out of space and had a giant wall that needed decorating). Then I moved from my apartment back to a dorm, and reassembled my wall in a slightly different way so as to not damage the wall. I realized I actually do have a lot of information to share on how to make a dried flower wall. Read on for a DIY tutorial on how to dry flowers and how to display them! How to dry and preserve flowers; -My biggest tip; remove the flowers from water before they start dying. -If a flower starts to die and turn brown while it is in water, it will start to rot and smell- definitely not something you want for your wall! -Once the flowers open up and are at peak remove them from the water, recut the stem. -Lay flat or hang to dry. Ideally, hang so it does not flatten at all. -How to choose flowers? In my ombre wall it is primarily peonies and garden roses and regular roses. However, in my wall at home it is a huge variety. Sunflowers, and babies breath all dry really well. How to hang; -(second photo + 1 above) -Around the stem of the flower, use white thread, and tie a double knotted bow, the loops will help! -Tie right below a leaf or any irregularity in the stem- this helps keeps the tie in place instead of sliding right off. -I used clear tacks on my wall and hung the loops from the tacks. -I had them hung all mismatched and as my collection grew, I organized them from dark to light to create the ombre pattern. How to hang without damaging the walls; -(first photo + 2 above) -Around the stem of the flower, use white thread, and tie a double knotted bow, the loops will help! -Tie right below a leaf or any irregularity in the stem- this helps keeps the tie in place instead of sliding right off. -In a dorm room you can't use tacks or nails, as well as in many apartments. -I put six command hooks up, three left and three right. -Tie a white string to one on the left, pull tight (so it does not sag too much with the weight of the flowers) and secure to the hook on the right. -Tie the thread on the flowers to the thread on the command hooks. -To make it not look too horizontally linear I tied the flowers and mismatched heights and hung the flowers of different lengths sporadically. And that's it! Pretty simple. My favorite way to make a space more natural and relaxed yet so sophisticated and unique. Leave any questions in the comments!
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The Herbarium Series has a timeless feel that brings the romantic touch of botanicals to the space. Each piece in the collection has the original notes of the author for an authentic vintage feel.The Herbarium pieces are reproductions of original dried flower studies. We love them paired together or as the perfect addition to an eclectic gallery wall.
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The AMA Modular vase allows you to customize its design according to your changing mood. With 7 interchangeable parts, you can create a unique vase every day. Its sleek and minimalist design is perfect for showcasing dried or fresh flowers and adding a touch of nature and tranquility to your home decor. This vase also makes for a thoughtful and original gift option for your loved ones. The AMA vase is an original design and is made with love in our workshop in France, Hossegor, since 2016.
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The Herbarium Series has a timeless feel that brings the romantic touch of botanicals to the space. Each piece in the collection has the original notes of the author for an authentic vintage feel.The Herbarium pieces are reproductions of original dried flower studies. We love them paired together or as the perfect addition to an eclectic gallery wall.
The Herbarium Series has a timeless feel that brings the romantic touch of botanicals to the space. Each piece in the collection has the original notes of the author for an authentic vintage feel.The Herbarium pieces are reproductions of original dried flower studies. We love them paired together or as the perfect addition to an eclectic gallery wall.
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