Amanda Elliott Floral Design

01/08/2025

🌹✨ Deconstruct to Recreate: The Art of Pressing Roses ✨🌹

Sometimes, beauty is found not just in what a flower is, but in what it can become. Pressing roses and reconstructing their petals is a meditative process—a way to give these blooms a second life.

Each petal is carefully removed, pressed, and preserved, holding onto its delicate veins and vibrant hues. Once flattened and dried, they’re reassembled like a puzzle, creating a piece of art that tells a new story.

This process is a beautiful reminder that transformation is part of nature. Even as the roses fade, their essence remains, ready to bloom in a new form. 🌸

💡 Imagine framing these reassembled roses as keepsakes or turning them into handmade cards or wall art. What would you create with pressed petals?

01/06/2025

As winter wraps the world in its cool embrace, let’s hold onto the fleeting beauty of summer’s blooms. 🌸✨

Preserving flowers is more than just saving petals—it’s about capturing memories, moments, and the warmth of sunshine that lingers in every petal. Here are some of my favorite ways to preserve what’s left of summer:

🌿 Press Them: Place flowers between parchment paper and press them in a book to create beautiful keepsakes for journaling or framing.

🌼 Dry Them: Hang flowers upside down in a cool, dark place to create timeless dried arrangements that carry the charm of summer into the colder months.

Whether it’s a bouquet from a special occasion or wildflowers from a walk, preserving these remnants of summer reminds us that beauty doesn’t fade—it transforms.

How do you keep your floral memories alive? Share your tips below! 💬

12/31/2024

🦋🌊Pressed Delphinium🌊🦋

Caption Idea for Pressed Blue Delphinium Post:

“Delicate yet bold, the pressed blue delphinium captures the serenity of the sky and the depth of the ocean. 🌊💙

Each petal, perfectly preserved, tells a story of beautiful beauty made eternal. ✨

What does the color blue mean to you? 🌸 Share your thoughts below!

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12/29/2024

Wedding Colors 🏹 Red & Pink
Roses•Orchids•Eucalyptus

🌹✨ Romance in Bloom ✨🌹

Give your space a touch of timeless elegance with red and pink pressed roses, beautifully preserved in a floating frame. 🌸💫 Perfect for capturing love, nostalgia, or a dreamy boho vibe, these delicate blooms make every corner feel like poetry.

Whether it’s a cherished memory, a wedding keepsake, or simply a way to bring nature indoors, pressed roses are the ultimate blend of art and sentiment. Framed in crystal-clear glass, they seem to float effortlessly—like little pieces of magic.

Tag someone who’d love this or share how you preserve your favorite memories! 🌹💕

04/25/2024

So many beautiful flowers in Carmel California.

02/09/2024

01/15/2024

Winter Wedding Vibes 💞