Month: July 2020

Lavender’s in the air at the Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier

Published by Dave Sandoval

Some words, you can hear. Some, you can only speak. And then there are those that can bring you places; words you can almost touch, smell and see. One such word is “lavender.” From the world-famous lavender fields of Provence, to their equally beautiful counterparts in California, Beijing and more, these picturesque sceneries have been the objects of many a traveller’s dreams. And while a visit to these rolling, purple plains will probably have to wait – as the travel industry adjusts to the stringent standards of the new normal – your love affair with lavender certainly doesn’t have to. Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier, through its DS Home line, brings a piece of these aromatic fields into your personal spaces with its new “Love Lavender” series. Beautiful, fragrant and long-lasting, the new product line – which can be bought in sets or separately – revolves around the sight and scent of dried lavender, complemented with a confection of home essentials such as oil diffusers, aromatic oils, linen spray and scented candles. “With everything that’s going …

Ever After lasts longer in 2020

Published by Dave Sandoval

From ancient times when Egyptians dried fragrant flowers for their royal tombs, to the Middle Ages when flowers were dried for medicinal purposes, all the way down to imperial Japan where it became the basis of an art form – dried flowers have certainly withstood the test of time. And in 2020, this age old technique makes a comeback, bringing with it the promise of prolonging a flower’s scent and beauty to as long as ten years. Florist and event stylist Dave Sandoval noticed this trend re-emerge earlier this year, especially as most people went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Having spent more time inside their homes, Dave’s clients soon found themselves inquiring about floral pieces and décor that are beautiful, practical, and more importantly, longer-lasting. The answer was clear: curated dried florals. “Personally, drying and preserving flowers was really just a hobby. But as the volume of inquiries for dried florals grew, we decided to offer it to a limited market,” shares Dave, who is more known for his breathtaking fresh flower …