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Recently, I had my mother-in-law and aunt visiting and wanted to give them some fresh flowers for their beach rental. With just a few nice bunches of flowers, I was able to put together several beautiful bouquets for under $20. The vases were already part of my floral collection and the ribbon was from my existing stash.

• 2 bunches mixed sweet peas from Farmer’s Market - $6
• 2 bunches blush white flowers from Farmer’s Market - $5
• 1 bunch pink tulips from Trader Joe’s - $5
• Mixed coral roses from our yard - FREE

Does anyone know what the long-stemmed blush white ones are? I am usually pretty good with flowers but have never seen these before.

{Photos from the author’s collection}

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I have always loved getting flowers and the big beautiful bouquet of soft pink and white roses on my wedding day was no exception.  But after the wedding, I didn’t know what to do with my bouquet.  I didn’t want to throw it out, but I also didn’t want to put it under glass and display it in the living room like my Grandmother.  Instead of doing anything, the bouquet simply gathered dust.  Inspiration finally hit when I remembered what a friend who once told me about memory potpouri.

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