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If you want something that lasts a long time, consider decorating your space with dried flowers. Below are shops that offer a variety of bouquet arrangements and colours
Flowers are a beautiful addition to an otherwise dull space–they bring vibrance, colour, and a touch of nature with every vase they fill. The only downside of keeping flowers at home is its short-lived beauty. These floral arrangements are often difficult to keep fresh, especially when exposed to prolonged heat or direct sunlight.
The art of preserving flowers has been around for centuries; the oldest preserved flowers were found in Roman tombs in Egypt and have been around for over 2000 years. During the Victorian era, there was a surge in the popularity of floriography where specific blooms were assigned meanings—dried flowers were typically used as they last longer.
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Tatler gives you a list of dried flower shops online:
1. FlowerStore PH
Looking for flowers that complement each other’s colours? Check out FlowerStore PH. The online shop offers different kinds of goods, such as chocolates, fruits, and balloons you can grab as a gift for yourself or a loved one.
2. Dried Flowers Manila
Local and imported flowers are available in Dried Flowers Manila. Choose among various flowers like corn, wheat, phalaris, bunny tail, starflower, and more. The shop provides dried flower arrangements for every occasion.
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3. The Parched Blooms
The Parched Blooms is your dried flowers store in the south! It provides multi-coloured bouquet arrangements with accompanying gifts such as scented oils, chocolates, and more.
4. Eternelle Manila
Fill your vases with dried flowers from Eternelle Manila. Recommended for those with a more minimalist space, this flower shop provides a mixture of dried lavender, wheat, and bunny tails in white.
5. Floral Notes
Floral Notes is for those who appreciate single-stem dried flowers. This local store provides flowers cased in the most creative way possible. The shop provides vases, envelope bouquets, and even see-through bags.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
