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 arrangements. Due to the growing demand, however, Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier eventually introduced “Ever After,” its very own line of preserved, bleached and colored blooms.
Romantic, rustic and poignant, these curated arrangements feature a wide selection of ferns and flowers mostly sourced from Holland. From peonies to edelweiss; cotton flowers to dried lavender; to coral ferns, pampas and more – each “Ever After” piece is carefully put together by Dave and his team to become beautiful and lasting ornaments for their clients’ homes and personal spaces.
Upon request, the floral atelier also offers arrangements made from a combination of fresh and dried flowers. “The beauty of dried and preserved flowers lie in their longevity. When done right, its scent and form can last from one to ten years, depending on the kind of flower used,” shares Dave. Such longevity also makes them perfect markers for memories and occasions that one would like to remember for a long time.
So instead of marking 2020 as the year COVID-19 broke, why not mark it as the year you re-discovered the sight – and scent – of curated, dried florals? Now that’s a memory worth keeping.
For more information, please follow @eventstylistDave or Dave Sandoval Floral Atelier on Instagram, You may also call or text 09177018178 for more information.