Tag Archives: Flowers

From Wedding to Hospice

One woman rethinks used wedding bouquets
Posted on April 27, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Wedding bouquets are intricate and stunning, but when the ceremony is over, most of the flowers either wind up in a trash bin, or they’re left to wilt on someone’s kitchen counter for weeks. Floral designer Shawn Chamberlain wants to change … Continue reading →

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“At my age, flowers scare me.”

- George Burns
Posted on December 4, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Our Weekly Tip: Create Beads from Memorial Flowers

Turn memorial flowers into beautiful beads and jewelry as a way to remember and cherish your loved one
Posted on September 12, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Flowers are a thoughtful and traditional way to cherish lost loved ones and grieve their departures. Floral arrangements have long been a way for guests at a memorial service to pay their respects and offer … Continue reading →

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Flower Drying With A Microwave” by Titia Joosten

A handy book gives simple instructions on how to dry flowers after a memorial service
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I’ve enjoyed the beauty of flowers and their meaning since I was a child. Back in the 80s, I began playing with different fresh flower drying methods. I have a distinct memory of getting a call from my mom after she … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: A Memory in Bloom Memorial Idea

Create a beautiful portrait of your mother for a memorial ceremony with flowers or jewelry
Posted on August 9, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With a bit of Instagram browsing, we came across this artist’s series of beautiful flower and jewelry portraits. They’re light, lovely and the perfect centerpiece to set a positive and loving memory mood for your mother’s funeral or memorial. Here’s suggestions on … Continue reading →

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”Flowers, Design, Philosophy” by Jane Packer

Jane Packer will inspire you with the most incredible funeral flowers rethink ever!
Posted on November 15, 2013 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

If you’re seeking ideas on how to use flowers to make your memorial service or funeral the most beautiful and unique ceremony ever, there is no floral designer as amazing as Jane Packer. Her book, Jane Packer: Flowers, Design, Philosophy is … Continue reading →

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