Dried Arrangements for Quiet Seasons
When Atlantic storms arrive and watering slows, dried botanicals keep Bordeaux rooms textured. We build arrangements that respect low ceilings and the soft grey light of winter afternoons.
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Gathering before the storms
September markets still hold grasses and seed heads worth keeping. We buy with drying in mind, not vase life, and hang stems in the studio loft where air moves without direct sun bleach.
Clients who garden outside Bordeaux may bring their own cuttings; we condition and arrange them for €85 per vessel.
Scale for Haussmann rooms
High ceilings tempt oversized bouquets that dwarf dining tables. We measure table diameter and lamp height so dried plumes stop below pendant lights and stay clear of chair backs.
Specimen note — Oat and eucalyptus jar, winter table near Place Saint-Pierre: stems wired loosely so dust can be shaken outdoors each month.
Colour that matches limestone interiors
Bleached whites and soft browns sit well with Bordeaux plaster. We add a single deeper tone—wine leaf or dark seed—rather than a rainbow that fights the architecture.
Table arrangements typically cost €95 to €220; mantel pieces with longer stems run €180 to €360.
Dust, allergies, and gentle cleaning
Dried work sheds less pollen than fresh bouquets yet still collects city dust. We teach a monthly outdoor shake and discourage feather dusters that break brittle tips.
Pairing dried pieces with living plants
A room with two living plants and one dried vessel usually feels finished. We place the dried piece where watering spills cannot soak stems, often on a console away from the sink path.