Pressed flower preservation is the process of flattening and drying flowers to create lasting keepsakes that capture their natural beauty.

Pressed florals should last decades. The shape and form of preserved flowers is durable. What may occur is fading or changing of the colors over months to years. Caution dropping, bumping or with moving your display. It's made with nature and these elements can come loose overtime and especially with being dropped or moved around a lot.

Yes, wedding bouquets are one of the most popular items to preserve.

I work with previously air-dried or pressed flowers on a case-by-case basis, depending on their condition and your desired order. After your inquiry, you'll need to provide photos so I can assess the flowers.

Not all flowers are suitable for pressing. If you have concerns, please use the contact form with a list of your flowers for review. Flowers that usually don't press well include: - Protea - Brunia - Certain mum varieties - Calla lilies - Berries - Most tropical flowers - Succulents

White flowers do not stay white with preservation... in fact all flowers change with pressing but its most notable on white flowers and they usually turn a shade of yellow and brown. If you have an all-white bouquet, we recommend it contain a variety of types of flowers and sizes of flowers, as well as greenery to add contrast. Despite this disclaimer it can be difficult to manage expectations for all-white bouquets, especially if composed of one type of flower - i.e. a bouquet of only white roses, or a bouquet of only cala lilies. So, if you have an all-white bouquet the sentimental value of the flowers must far outweigh any negative feelings about how the flowers may change during preservation otherwise, I would not proceed.

Please expect some degree of color change from the pressing process. Colors can darken or lighten, and this includes white flowers, which may develop a yellow or tan hue. Red roses, for example, may turn a deep burgundy or brownish orange. It's important that the sentimental value of your flowers outweighs any potential color changes. It is impossible to predict these changes, but you can view before and afters of similar flowers in the gallery or on social media. The sentimental value should outweigh concerns of color change otherwise pressed flower preservation may not be the best choice.

Expect 15 to 18 weeks depending on the type of flowers, the quantity of frames ordered and the time of year. Orders placed between during busy season and around holidays, September-December, require more time. If you need your finished items by a specific date, please let me know before ordering so I can confirm I will be able to meet the deadline.

Painting, dyeing, or treating your flowers isn't part of my standard practice. I prefer not to alter nature with synthetic materials when our goal is to preserve its natural beauty. I find that artificial enhancements can often look obvious and detract from the authenticity of the flowers.

The appropriate number of flowers and greenery is processed and preserved based on your order specifications and used in the final piece so there is not usually flowers leftover.

I do not have a storefront. I am available by email Monday-Friday for all order inquiries, questions, or concerns. I offer a convenient drop-off and pick-up location for fresh flowers and finished orders, at a Southern Pines, NC public business; the address is provided upon ordering.

Yes, you can choose from a variety of design styles at checkout.

Your order is handmade, one-of-a-kind using materials that are variable due to a variety of factors such as temperature, humidity, floral type etc. Expect some degree of microbubbles; more with certain types of flowers such as pampas grass or others with more surface area or petals, visible resin layers when viewed from the side, etc. Remember these are not mass produced by a machine and are customized, but we do our very best to display your beautiful flowers in the best way possible.

Resin Orders: Since we are using nature to create the art flowers may naturally settle and fade overtime. Different chemicals and products used by florists during preparation can impact fading of the flowers themselves. The resin I use has UV inhibitors to fight yellow however we cannot guarantee the resin won't change over time. The manufacturer of our resin advises that all resin will yellow over time despite claims or UV inhibitors. Resin is quite durable however it's not immune to scratches and chipping. Please be careful handling your artwork. Display your pieces out of direct sunlight to slow the natural fading process. Clean with a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water only.