Sentimental mush that I am, I have dried and saved petals from every rose that Bear has ever given me. I put them in a huge mason jar with patchouli and sandalwood essential oils, making a personal potpourri that grows larger with each passing year. These three lovelies were in the arrangement he gave me last month for our ninth wedding anniversary. I hung them in the wrought iron of our kitchen lamp to dry, and thought they looked rather poignant in the mid-afternoon sun.
I'm in the midst of dreaming about furthering the beautification of our cottage, mainly in the kitchen. These two shots express my dreams for the future... this is the fun part, before any commitment is made, before any money is spent, and before the actual WORK commences!
That rose petal keepsake is such a good idea!
ReplyDeleteThe trick is to dry the roses, then take them apart and let the petals dry separately so there is no moisture left in them at all before adding them to the mix... that way no mold takes hold!
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