Anne Bruening Originals

Floral Preservation – What is it?

Anne — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:41:18 +0000

Here is my issue. The more I research flower preservation the more I am realizing that most of the public DOES NOT know that such a thing exists! I’m the type of person who absolutely hates SPAM. Do not flood my computer with ad after ad after ad. Because of my intense dislike of SPAM [...]

I got flowers for Valentine’s Day!!!

Anne — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:20:46 +0000

I’m always hard-pressed when I get flowers to make a decision as to what to do with them? Put them in a vase and enjoy their fresh beauty?????? or……………chop their heads off and preserve them so I can have them forever. Honestly? I’m more inclined to do the latter. If your flowers and the sentiment [...]

Are you thinking ahead about preserving your bridal bouquet?

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:41:39 +0000

Here is what usually happens. The bride spends a year preparing for the big day. And then……….the day finally arrives. The florist brings her the bouquet and now she’s in love! At the end of the evening she shoves the flowers in her mom’s hands and says “find someone who will save this for me!” [...]

More than Funeral Flowers!

Anne — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:45:05 +0000

I admit it. I love it when someone brings funeral flowers to me. I actually do more funerals than weddings. This is the last connect between a client and their loved one and these flowers are treated with the utmost care. Morbid? I don’t think so. Everyone needs something to hang on to while [...]

Rainy Winter Day – this is my kind of January

Anne — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:41:52 +0000

I admit, I’m thinkin’ Spring these days. After the last 2 nasty winters I think we’re due for this mild one we’ve been having. Can I hear an “Amen”? That means that your wedding may be just around the corner. Don’t forget about preserving your bouquet. You certainly will be spending enough money on it! [...]

Winter Blahs?

Anne — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:28:49 +0000

It would be an amazing fete for me to actually keep up with my blogging this year. At the very least, to post pictures so that you can see the beauty of flowers after they have been dried. I have no excuses………..just laziness when it comes to organizing my thoughts. And here it is, January [...]

Is Life Passing You By?

Anne — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:06:30 +0000

Yeah………well it certainly is passing me by. Since I last updated my blog the entire summer has come and gone. Now I’m looking at lush grass which will, not too long from now, be covered in snow. Ok……..enough of that. Here’s hoping you have had a wonderful summer. Just wanted to let you [...]

Pretending it’s Spring

Anne — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:06:58 +0000

My Magnolia….can’t wait for this to become real again! Just thought I’d put up something “Springy” to make me feel good. I’m cold……..and a bit sick of winter. This picture takes out the sting….if just for a moment. I hope you’re all staying warm wherever you are!

It’s all about the preservation!

Anne — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:10:35 +0000

How great to save the flowers from the BEST day of your life! At least that’s my opinion……… Blessings, Anne

I LOVE this story!

Anne — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:41:37 +0000

Think back to July”ish” 2010. What were you doing that month? A mom took her daughter and 2 of her daughter’s friends to a Justin Bieber concert. The place was rockin’ with over 20,000 screaming fans! Picture this: an arena (or whatever) is jammed with human bodies packed together like sardines and YOU get picked [...]