There’s no denying the fact that fresh blooms are counted as one of the greatest luxuries of life. However, replacing them each time can be a tad time consuming and rather expensive. Hence, it comes as a no wonder that come-of-age flora fans search for worthy alternatives that stands pretty, last for days and also save money at the same time. Although, faux flowers have witnessed widespread popularity, even the most real ones aren’t that real. That is precisely where dried flowers come in to the picture. Generally sold in bunches in the shape of individual stems or wreaths, the trend of dried flowers seems to have emerged from weddings, where they are being used extensively in bouquets, so that one can hold on to those sentiments for a little longer even when the moment is gone. However, dried flowers and their sudden emergence (or resurgence) is not only limited to weddings, as many chaps are investing on them to deck up their living spaces as well. And what’s better than these dried blooms are uniquely eco friendly and comes with a long shell life and promises biodegradability and low carbon print at the same time. Here’s a look at 4 best long lasting eco friendly dried flowers that can be used to deck up your living spaces.
Bowl Fillers
Bowl fillers, as the name suggests, comes in a wide range of shapes and sizes and are a perfect way to fill in empty vases and add to the aesthetics around you. While flowers and vases are itself an object of beautification, they look empty and isolated without flowers, Bowl fillers are a great way to fill in the gap when you don’t have time to replace the flowers in your vase. Bowl fillers generally include multiple types of dried flowers that include Lotus pods, Lata balls, sola flower balls, Pine cones, sticks or potpourris.
Bouquets & Sheaf
A classic form of floral adornment, bouquets stands a timeless choice to celebrate the fervour of almost any season or festival put together. With dried flowers making a strong foray in the form of Bouquets, the story takes a solemn turn. On the other hand, sheafs are nothing but a specialised dried flower which works towards imparting a whole new look for your inner spaces. They are usually brought in bunches and are reminiscent of thin flower stalks and look pretty while kept in long vases beside other fresh or dried flowers. Moreover, sheafs boats a natural look and hence once can place them alongside any furniture or accessories. Thus, they are highly suitable for home decor needs and come in a wide array of colours to choose from.
Sola Flowers
A drift from traditional sola balls used for home decor, sola flowers refers to soft white tissues derived from sola plant. The tissues are spongy and highly versatile as it can be shaped to any form or shape you like. Sola flowers can be easily moulded and shaped into several different designs that include the following:
- Sola Beli
- Sola Gardenia
- Sola Ziniya
- Sola Sun Flower
- Sola Bud Rose
- Sola Protea
- Sola Folded Daliya
- Sola Rose
- Sola Charki
- Sola Lotus
- Sola Gold and more
One can also use them alongside scented candles to add a touch of fine fragrance
Deco Flowers & Fruits
Deco flowers and fruits are decorative pieces that can help spruce up the ambiance of one’s house readily. Coming in a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes, deco flowers and fruits ranges from the following:
- Jute Apple
- Coir Pumpkin
- Wood Petal Deco Rose
- Palm Sunny
- Betal Rose
- Pana Pumpkin
- Jacaranda
Deco flowers and fruits offer an eclectic ambiance to any surrounding and is a sure-fire way to grab the attention on onlookers. Another great thing about working with deco flowers and fruits is that once can choose them matching colours to a particular surrounding , like that of a wall colour or a specific backdrop and existing furniture.
Wrap Up
One can’t help but be impressed by the value of money and quality offered in dried flowers when used alongside fresh blooms to uplift your inner decor statement. Not to forget that dried flowers are also an excellent gifting option for people across all seasons. Bowl fillers, sola flowers an deco sticks are a great choice for all those who love flowers but don’t want to give much time towards its maintenance.
