Monday, October 26, 2015

In Loving Memory of Cole, a Son and Brother, Taken Too Soon...


"It's been a long day without you, my friend, 
and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. 
We've come a long way from where we began 
and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again". 
A mix of flowers were selected from the memorial service
and shipped to Pressed Garden.

Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Gerbera Daisy, Spider Mums
Hashimoto Asters, Blue Delphinium Ferns, Alstromeria
Rose Buds, Purple and Green Hydrangea
are arranged around this beautiful poem.
11x14" ~ Light Gray Background ~ Barnwood Frame
Poem and Calligraphy by ADE Prints  

Necklace made from White Rose Buds, Red Gerbera Daisy
Purple Hydrangea, Fern Leaf, Sunflower,
Green Hydrangea and a 
Heart-Shaped Red Rose Petal, found down inside a Rose.

 White Lily, Sunflower, Red Roses, Blue Delphinium
Yellow Rose Buds, Green Spider Mum, Asters,
Green and Purple Hydrangeas, White Carnations
and a little touch of Fern.
Pressed Flower Art arranged on an ivory background
and in an 8x10" walnut frame.

White Rose Petal Pendant
Purple Hydrangea and Red Rose Petal Heart Charms
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your story.
It is truly an honor...
~Annie, Pressed Garden 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Cassandra's Purple Anemone's!

Cassandra's Gorgeous Bridal Bouquet of
Deep Purple Anemone's, Ripe Hypericum Berries,
White Baby's Breath, a Hint of White Hydrangea and
Greens Trailing Down! 

Floral Design by: Bachman's of Minneapolis, MN 

Pressed Garden pressed and preserved Cassandra's Bouquet
on an Ivory background and in an 11x14" Oval Silver Frame

 Thank you, Cassandra, for the pleasure of preserving one of my favorite flowers, Purple Anemone! 
~ Annie, Pressed Garden 

All Pressed Flower Floral Preservation Art by: Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Lauren's Sweet, Subtle Blush Bouquet ~

Lauren's Bridal Bouquet 
of Ivory Roses, Blush Roses and White Peony

Floral Design by: Petals of Wauwatosa, WI

Pressed Garden Pressed and Preserved Lauren's Bouquet
on a Light Gray Background, in an
11x14" Medium Brown Frame

Did you notice the little hearts in the corner?
These were found down inside the blush roses!
Thank you, Lauren, for the pleasure of turning your 
bridal bouquet into an heirloom! ~ Annie 
 All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX




 

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Vows and Roses ~

Dara and Ben are good friends and it was such a pleasure
to preserve their wedding flowers!

 They got married on a beautiful warm Texas Day
at a beautiful white mansion.  She carried a 
sweet, simple Red Rose Bouquet.

Floral Design by: Jennifer at Art House, Austin, TX


 Red Roses from the Bridal Bouquet.
Red Rose Heart Petals found hidden in the Bridal Bouquet.
White Lilies from Bridesmaids Bouquets.
Hydrangea from the Reception Tables.
Live Oak Leaves from the tree they married under. 

 
Dara's Flowers are Pressed, Preserved and Arranged 
around their Wedding Vows!

The Floral Preservation Art is mounted on an ivory background
and framed in an 11x14" gold oval frame.

Dara's Bridal Bouquet, Pressed and Preserved
on an Ivory Background and in an
11x14" Gold Oval Frame


"They are even more "breathing" in person. 
I would recommend every bride get this done. 
It's a beautiful reminder of our special day and heirloom for the generations to come. 
Thank you, Annie!" 
Dara, Bride 

Oh, my dear friend, it was my pleasure! ~ Annie, Pressed Garden 

All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX 
 

Saturday, September 12, 2015

This outdoor wedding took place the weekend of the storms and tornadoes
 that devastated parts of Wimberley/San Marcos, TX. They had to wrap up their outdoor wedding way ahead of schedule to get everyone to safety.
We are so grateful that her flowers made it!

 Burnadette's Bridal Bouquet had Sunflowers, Hydrangea, Pink Roses, 
White Roses, Freesia and Peonies!

Floral Design by Jennifer of Arthouse Floral, Austin, TX

This beautiful bouquet was pressed and presented on a
light pink background.  The flowers were arranged around the
wedding invitation and framed in a white 11x14" frame.  
Note the silver plate engraved with the bride/grooms names and 
their wedding date!

 These Beveled Glass Ornaments were made from
extra petals from the brides flowers!

 Thank you, Bernadette!  You and your mom were such a joy to work with!
~Annie, Pressed Garden 

All Pressed Flower Preservation Art by: Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX 

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Quinceanera!


Sweet Quinceanera Bouquet of Roses, Hydrangea, 
Carnation, and Succulents!  
 
The flowers were pressed, preserved, and arranged on a
Sage Green background and framed in an
8x10" walnut frame.
 
  The photo of the young lady celebrating her Quinceanera was blurred for privacy.
 
Thank you, Maria, for the pleasure of preserving your
daughter's sweet Quinceanera Bouquet!
~Annie, Pressed Garden 
 
All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith, Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX 
 
 



Thursday, September 3, 2015

Kim's Ruffly Carnation Bridal Bouquet ~

Kim's Fragrant Bridal Bouquet of 
White Carnations, White Lisianthus and Baby's Breath
 She chose to have her flowers pressed by Pressed Garden,
then presented on a Calypso Blue background, 
then framed in an 11x14" white frame! 
Heart-Shaped Beveled Glass Ornament Made From Left Over Petals! 
 Thank you so much Annie!!! It is beautiful!!!!
~Kim, Bride 

Thank you, Kim, for trusting Pressed Garden to
preserve your pretty bridal bouquet!  
~Annie, Pressed Garden
All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith, Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX