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9 Fresh Flower Treats and Tricks To Make Your Life More Summery
Fresh flowers are always lovely, but it can be completely impossible to maintain a garden if you're living in a city, and even remembering to water the flowers on your coffee table can be a chore. But now that summer is officially here, it's time to bring some Mother Nature into your home, one way or another. So the next time you're at Trader Joe's debating whether or not to pick up a bouquet, go for it. You may think the flowers will just wither away but trust me, there are worse ways to spend that money, plus I found 10 easy ways for you to use those fresh flowers in creative ways.
honey and rose popsicles
Involved in a romantic love affair? Use some of those roses for these delicious honey and rose popsicles from Adventures in Cooking.
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mini message paper bouquet
What better way to say I love you, or just hello, than with this adorable mini message paper bouquet from Paper and Stitch.
Image: Paper and Stitch
flower headwreath
Music festivals are still coming up and don’t you dare think about going to one without a head wreath like this one from A Beautiful Mess.
Image: A Beautiful Mess
candied pansy and viola pavlovas
The pansy is the ultimate edible flower. It’s beautiful, easy to grow, and, duh, you can eat it. Try making these tasty candied pansy and viola pavlovas from Adventures in Cooking.
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painted wooden vase
If you aren’t into that DIY stuff, I get it. Try decorating with these stunning wooden vases and flowers of your choice.
Painted Wooden Vase (set of 3), $45, etsy.com
orange almond cake (with flower toppings)
How beautiful is this orange almond cake from Adventures in Cooking? Make your own and top with flowers of your choice.
Image: Adventures in Cooking
custom lei
Forget anything I’ve ever said about flower accessories because obviously leis take the cake.
Custom Lei, $160, etsy.com
