Carol Macht's Blog (3)

This really beautiful old tradition came to my attention recently when a Globes de Mariee collector came into my shop and asked about buying an oval dome to replace one of her vintage displays. Since we make domes for preserved flowers, I was instantly fascinated and realized that we are continuing in modern times, a wedding tradition very similar to one that has been traced back to Louis XVI in France and ended in the early 1900's. Although this tradition did not really take off in America, it… Continue

The classic dome is a time honored shape for a tabletop and will stand the test of time in your home, regardless of changing fashions and your evolving tastes. The hexagon is a top seller at our shop as it provides a clean and contemporary display for your freeze dried flowers. We also sell rectangular table top displays but personally, I think that the hex hugs the round shape of the bridal bouquet… Continue

Choosing your bridal bouquet is so much of a personal choice that we have become accustomed to preserving pretty much anything that comes our way but these time tested flowers yield the best color and results:



Our Favorites:

Roses (especially colored roses in light colors)

Caspia

Baby's Breath

Heather

Stargazer Lily (becomes darker in color)

Asian Lily (but will lose color)

White Lily (spectacular)

Hydrangea (gorgeous)

Bells of… Continue