Anne Bruening Originals

“Weathered Bouquets”

Anne — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:37:38 +0000

When these flowers came I was disheartened. They had been through the mill at the wedding and traveled a few hours to get to me. And they were mostly orchids to boot which made my heart sink even more. I am always honest with my clients. Why lie? If you don’t tell them right up [...]

“The Flowers Look So Real” she said.

Anne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:18:09 +0000

click the picture to enlarge. “The flowers look so real” she said. That always amuses me when I get that comment……..and I get it often. “They are real” I always answer. And it’s true…….they are. And isn’t that just the best? To be able to keep your actual flowers that mean so much to you? That’s what I’m [...]

Old Fashioned & Beautiful!

Anne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:23:30 +0000

I don’t update nearly enough. Maybe it’s the humidity…….maybe the “to do” list is overwhelming…….who knows…….but I got to thinking about this shadowbox the other day and decided this would be my next post. And maybe I’ll just update by posting the finished orders. A wonderful grandma had just died and this shadowbox was given [...]

Long Winter

Anne — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:07:02 +0000

It, indeed, has been a long winter. Mountains of snow and an old body that just said “NO” to shoveling anymore. Everything hurts and when you get older……well, the pains just never go away. Thank God for Springtime. Even with aches and pains……..Spring is a time for hope and renewal. I look forward to this renewal…….even [...]

Valentine’s Day is Coming! Are you getting ENGAGED?

Anne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:19 +0000

Valentine’s Day! A popular day for getting engaged. What will you do with your flowers after they have been presented to you along with a ring? Preservation is a great way to cherish that memory! Need I say more? Just look through the Gallery and see all the things that can be done with your flowers!

What’s in a Name?

Anne — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:39:02 +0000

This young man’s name was Michael R. Peace. Until flowers were brought to me this “name” meant nothing to me because I had never met him……never even knew he existed. He was only 21 when he was killed in a car accident this past November. Once the flowers arrived, however, I was introduced to a [...]

It’s time for Change

Anne — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:51:24 +0000

I have to say, as I have gone through life, that I have mostly hated change. We grow into our routines. They make us feel comfortable, safe……even if life is not that great we still hold on to the “comfort” that the “sameness” represents. At least that’s how I used to feel. Then one day, a [...]

ABO Open House – More than just Preservation

Anne — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:28:45 +0000

20 years ago began a love affair for “saving” the outdoors inside my home. While many would prefer silks for their always fresh look – I have to say I love the look and feel of the actual creation that God gave us to begin with as adornment to my home. It was this love [...]

16th Annual Open House & 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Anne — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:13:06 +0000

It’s that time of year again. I’m still trying to hang on to the summer we didn’t really have. You know? They’re actually calling for snow tomorrow! What’s that about? Yet it reminds me that it’s time to give you all a heads up about my annual open house. Mark the dates on your calendar: FRIDAY, [...]

It’s September Folks!

Anne — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:08:44 +0000

The studio is open to the public from now until December 23, 2009. Shop Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays from 11:00 to 5:00 pm. All other days,evenings (Sundays too) by appointment only. And…….If I’m home and you come up the driveway to my studio I will be happy to open for you. See you in the studio! Blessings, Anne