Northwest Frame of Mind

Travel Theme: Dry

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Lisa

January 31, 2014

I’ve found the only sure way to enjoy home-grown Pacific Northwest flowers in January is to cut an extra bouquet or two and set them aside for drying. I have the best luck with late season Hydrangeas and if kept out of direct sun their deep purple, pink and blue pigments can last for years.

Posted as part of Alisa’s weekly Travel Theme: Dry

28 responses to “Travel Theme: Dry”

Naomi Baltuck

January 31, 2014

Beautiful!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  January 31, 2014
  
  Thanks Naomi!
  
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sukiesoriginal

January 31, 2014

What glorious colour!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  January 31, 2014
  
  Thanks! These are from two different years but I like the variety together. 🙂
  
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Lignum Draco

January 31, 2014

Nice idea. It works well.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  January 31, 2014
  
  I’m happy to hear you like it. 🙂
  
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Paula

February 1, 2014

Wonderful! I like your photo 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Thanks Paula. 🙂
  
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suej

February 1, 2014

This brought back happy memories – I have dried hydrangeas in the past.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Great news, I’m happy to hear you’ve enjoyed them too!
  
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  1. suej
    
    February 1, 2014
    
    Good to know you enjoy Alsace wine – very underrated in my opinion. And when it was a sensible price, many years ago, I had the good fortune to drink the apogee of Alsace Riesling…..Clos Ste Hune. Alas, it retails for over £100 sterling per bottle now – way, way out of my reach.
    
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Leya

February 1, 2014

Beautiful photo of the Hydrangea! I love having them drying too. Once I made a big picture of dried petals and put it behind glass on the wall. It lasted in shape and colours for about ten years!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Oh that sounds so pretty, what a great idea!
  
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lensandpensbysally

February 1, 2014

Yes, yes, yes–One must pump their spirit and dried hydrangea will certainly help.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Absolutely Sally, mid January needs some brightening and flowers always provide a much needed spark. 🙂
  
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Amy

February 1, 2014

Great choice, Lisa! The color and composition are perfect!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Thanks so much Amy!
  
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Heyjude

February 1, 2014

Beautiful dried flowers and a very beautifully framed photo.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Thanks Jude. 🙂 These have survived several years and are my favorite color combination.
  
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  1. Heyjude
    
    February 1, 2014
    
    Yes the deep reds and blues are wonderful when they start to fade, I only have a white one, but even that turns pink as the flowers get older. All very brown now I’m afraid!
    
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nancytex2013

February 1, 2014

This is a great idea Lisa!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Thanks Nancy! If you pick them when the stems start to harden in early fall they will have the best chance of successfully drying with out curling up too much.
  
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  1. nancytex2013
    
    February 1, 2014
    
    Thanks for the tip!
    
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anotherday2paradise

February 1, 2014

This is such a great idea, Lisa. They look beautiful. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 1, 2014
  
  Thank you Sylvia, I’m happy to hear you like it!
  
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February 2, 2014

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jingsandthings

February 3, 2014

Love dried hydrangeas. They dry then fade to such a wonderful range of colours.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 3, 2014
  
  Sometimes I like the dried colors better than the fresh. 🙂
  
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