Flower Preservation Keepsakes | The Story of The Flower Preserve

Hello! I’m Mallory, the artist behind The Flower Preserve, a small business specializing in flower preservation keepsakes and jewelry made from wedding, memorial, and special event flowers.

When my grandma unexpectedly passed away in 2021, I wanted to create a lasting keepsake from her funeral flowers for my family. What I didn’t expect was how deeply meaningful that process would become.

Flowers represent some of the most important moments in our lives. Through custom flower preservation, I help others hold onto those memories a little longer.

From Bloom to Keepsake: Our Process

One of the most common questions I receive is: how does flower preservation work?

To begin, simply select your desired keepsake and place an order through our Shop. You’ll receive detailed instructions on how to safely prepare and ship your flowers.

Once your flowers arrive, I carefully assess their condition and begin the drying process using silica sand, which preserves their natural shape and color. This process can take several days to a few weeks, depending on the flower.

Already have dried flowers? No problem—I can work with those too.

After drying, I begin crafting your custom keepsake and share design updates along the way. Once complete, your piece is beautifully packaged and shipped back to you.

Ready to preserve your flowers? Visit the Shop to get started.

Why Dried Flowers Matter

Dried flower keepsakes and jewelry offer a meaningful way to preserve life’s most important memories.

From wedding bouquets to memorial arrangements, each flower tells a story. Imagine wearing a necklace made from your wedding bouquet, or carrying a keepsake created from a loved one’s funeral flowers.

These are more than flowers—they are memories you can hold onto forever.

Growing Our Future: Flower Farming in Illinois

Creativity has always been part of my life—from sewing and crocheting to gardening. Flower preservation brings all of these passions together.

Growing up on a farm in Highland, Illinois, I developed a deep love for working with plants. Now, I’m excited to begin the next chapter: growing my own flowers.

The Flower Preserve is in the early stages of expanding into locally grown fresh flower bouquets. I’ve started a small test plot to learn more about each variety and refine my growing techniques.

I look forward to sharing this journey—and offering seasonal bouquets in the near future.

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