What Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver is Really Like
April showers bring Vancouver cherry blossoms, and let me tell you, I’m quite literally here for it. Of course I’m still a Summer girl through and through, but I do appreciate the rain and all the beauty that exists because of it. However, all too often the down pours are the talk of the city, leaving less conversation for the blooms. With that said, I figured I’d dedicate this post to what cherry blossom season in Vancouver is really like, including some interesting facts . . .
How to Turn Summer Flowers into Dried Autumn Bouquet(s)
Photographed above is the last bouquet I bought from Organic Acres market before Summer came to an end. For as long as I can remember, I‘ve tried to preserve my bouquets as long as I could, until they eventually withered beyond repair, to which I would then compost whatever was left over. Through several trial and errors, just last year, I was able to keep my florals looking fresh for over two weeks (which is a lot for me). However, this year, I decided to pour out the vase water prior to any major withering in attempt turn my Summer flowers into dried Autumn bouquets . . .
Mason Jar Vases (and How to Keep your Flowers Looking Fresh for Longer)
One thing I have loved so much about becoming a Mother is the endless love that grows with every new tradition that begins to flourish . . .
DIY Floral Hanging — How to Repurpose an Old Bouquet
Ten years (plus one month) still feels like yesterday and forever ago all at once. A lot has happened in the 10 years since my mom passed, and a lot has happened just this month. To say it’s been a difficult process would be an understatement, but I’m still hanging on to hope and these Eucalyptus petals. After all, that’s what she would have wanted — the hope(and the damn Eucalyptus). “Don’t throw it away, we can use it for a project”, she would insist. God bless her. No, really… That woman has given me some remarkable teachings about repurposing things, specifically related to nature, and I love her dearly for it . . .
Tea Leaves and Flower Petals Painting Project
Being a mom, I never get anything done on time. Okay, let’s be honest, I was like that before having children — I got that from my mother. Regardless, since entering motherhood, I have come to truly realize just how precious time is, how it is spent, and also that it’s perfectly okay if not everything gets done on time . . .