HOW TO DRY YOUR FLOWERS PERFECTLY

Flower drying is an art that has begun to face from the limelight. It is essentially a preservation technique that allows you to store your favorite flowers without watching the die. Flowers that wither and die lose their color, fragrance, and feel. Moreover, it is difficult to lose something so valuable to you that you have spent months taking care of. There are various reasons why preserving flowers comes to mind. Maybe those flowers were a gift from a dear friend or maybe those were the flowers that your boyfriend used to propose to you. If you have no reason, dry your flowers to simply use them as decoration or showpieces. Paste them in a scrapbook to show to your kids when they grow up or get them framed as part of a memory. Create a collage or even use dried and pressed flowers as fragrant incense sticks. So many reasons to revive this art of drying and pressing flowers. Use online flower delivery in Kota to order your favorite blooms and start your own flower library today.

This article will teach you how to dry your flowers ideally using three techniques.

1.    AIR DRYING 2. DRYING AGENTS SUCH AS SILICA GEL 3. USING A MICROWAVE

AIR DRYING

This involves hanging the flowers in a dark room for up to 3 weeks. Start by cutting your flowers without the dew. Make sure there is as little moisture as possible. Hang them using twine on a clothes hanger, upside down. This will allow the stems to remain straight even after wilting. Warped stems can kill the look. Dry away from direct sunlight to keep the color intact, preferably in a dark room. To dry only flower heads, place them on a piece of paper and keep them in a dark room away from moisture and humidity. Most flowers dry within 2 weeks depending on the external factors. The petals should feel papery and free of dampness. Store them in wrapped paper in a box. Avoid sunlight to make them last longer.

USING DRYING AGENT

Drying agents such as silica gel, kitty litter, cornmeal, sand, and borax can help dry faster. Use a dish and spread out a layer of ½ inch of the drying agent. Place your flowers on top, face down. For longer flowers, try a diagonal look. Cover the flowers with another layer of the drying agent. If the flowers are dense then dust the petals with the agent. Either way, keep away from sunlight and moisture. Within a few days, you should have perfect end results.

USING A MICROWAVE

This is a shortcut to getting that end result but you might not like the final look. The procedure is same the one above. After you have covered the flowers in the drying agent, put them in the microwave. Put a bowl of water next to it. Every thirty seconds rotate the flower. Do not remove it from the dish for at least the next 20 hours. Once you are sure that your flowers are not that brittle any more, get them out and wrap them in paper before storing them.

With online flower delivery in Ajmer you can easily start your own scrapbook of dry flowers, so why wait!

9 FLORAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Christmas is a time for cheer. If your friend is a nature buff who knows her flowers, then use these ideas to give her the perfect floral gift this Christmas.

1.      FLOWER TATTOOS – Tattoos are a permanent commitment to only to the design but also to the body. But if your friend is an adamant flower lover, then gifting a flower tattoo just might make her day. You can set up an appointment with a good ink artists or also design temporary tattoos for her. Take your pick.

2.      FLORAL PRINTED TEES – If your friend is a big fan of printed tees, then this is the gift for her. Printed tees are like a statement, a shout out to the world about your beliefs. A floral print tee will help her embrace her statement in a chic and modern way.

3.      FLORAL BOOK COVER – Every bookworm out there loves to collect their favorite titles. Not only this, they also look for creative ways to preserve their beloved books. A floral book cover along with a feminist classic such as Little Women or Heidi will surely make her day.

4.      INDOOR FLOWERS – Online flower delivery has made it very easy to gift flowers to people. Select a timeless classic such as long stemmed roses or a seasonal favorite such as a red amaryllis bulb. The best part about this gift is that it keeps on giving for weeks to come. If taken care of they will bloom further and liven up the household.

5.      FLORAL SCENTS – You can either go with a popular brand such as Davidoff or CK, or make one on your own. Making floral perfumes is not that difficult. Just extract the essential oils and add them to an atomizer. Your friend can use it to freshen up herself or even remove unwanted smells from the room.

6.      FLORAL FOOTWEAR – Just like floral printed tees, floral footwear are a public endorsement of one’s love for flowers.  The footwear can be heels with floral straps or simple slip ons with hand painted floral motifs. Even better, paint onto a white shoe yourself to give it a personal touch.

7.      A FLORAL COLLECTIBLE MUG – This is a popular collectible item that finds a place in most households. Printed mugs are available easily online. You can choose which motif you want to print on to the mug too. A sensible gift for any ardent coffee lover.

8.      FLORAL CROCKERY – just like mugs, many women love collecting fancy crockery. A well-chosen floral plate or pot might just find its way into the acclaimed collection of your friend. She might even show it off in glass cabinets.

9.      FLORAL BATHING KIT – A floral bathing kit can contain many of the essential products that your friend uses on a regular basis. Essential oils, bath bombs, and scented candles, all based on her favorite flowers.

Celebrate Christmas with flowers and cakes by inviting your family over and ordering a cake via online cake delivery. Give the above gifts to cap off a perfect evening.

HOW TO SURPRISE HER AT THE OFFICE ON VALENTINE’S

Valentine’s Day is approaching and you two can’t get off your desks. You curse your luck and question fate why you are piled with so much work? You guys want to spend the day and night together but the rising heap of files on your tables say otherwise. But fret not. All is not lost yet. What if you could use this valentine’s to surprise her at her office and shoot two birds with a single stone? Not only will you make her super happy you’ll also come off as the world’s best boyfriend in front of her friends. So don’t hold back from expressing your emotions at her office this Valentine’s. Here are a few ways you can use to make her swoon with love and pride.

SEND HER FLOWERS

Send flowers to her office using our flower delivery in Jaipur service. And we are not talking about a bare, single stem of rose with just one bloom. It is time to go big or go home. If you were thinking about a dozen, then multiply it by 3 (3 dozen roses we mean) and send her a whole lavish bouquet. You can find the prettiest bouquets in our premium flowers section. Get a little creative and get those roses arranged in a heart shape or even the form of a towering turret. Or simply forego the roses and order a triple combo of carnations, orchids, and lilies. The vibrant colors and aromatic fragrances will light up her mood for days to come. Our online flower delivery in Ajmer ensures that she receives those flowers in mint condition.

TALK TO HER COWORKERS

Sending flowers is too cliché for you? Why not take it a step ahead. Coordinate with her coworkers to arrange for a camera that can click instant pictures. Ask them to stand around her office when the delivery boy arrives. As soon as she opens her gift and is ready to swoon, the coworkers can quickly take a snapshot of her gap-toothed smile. Paste this picture on the fridge with a magnet or use the digital copy to get personalized mugs and cushions. Isn’t this the perfect double blast for your busy valentine? 

ORDER DESSERT

A Valentine’s Day date is supposed to be the most romantic date of the year for both parties. But if work is going to play spoilsport then why not take the date to her office itself? While sharing a decent meal seems out of question, you too can at least share some dessert. Order her favorite dessert and send it over to her office. Eat it together while video calling over Skype. This is the closest you can possibly come to an actual date.

SURPRISE HER

The tedious day is finally coming to an end and you can head back home. Wait! Why not meet her below her office with a chauffeur driven limo in the offing? She’ll love the comfort of the ride and you two can spend more time together before the gorgeous dinner date.