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Weekly Whimsy

With love,  Angela Schmidt

While we admire the beauty of flowers in a vase or blooming in the garden how about giving them a playful, unexpected role in our everyday lives?  

Let’s go beyond the bouquet and check out spring flowers with a whimsical twist!  You can do this by bringing spring flowers into your home, food and even fun creative projects!

Think of sipping something cool, hand-crafting, or nibbling tasty colorful treats.  You will find whimsical magic in the petals just waiting to be discovered.

Are you ready for some surprising floral fun?!

Edible Flowers: A Bloom You Can Bite Into

There are flowers, which are not only pretty but also completely edible and delicious! 

Imagine tossing colorful pansies onto a salad.  Also, how about sprinkling lavender buds into cookies?  You can also sip your tea with chamomile blossoms sprinkled on top.

Here are a few favorite blossoms to have some beautiful delicious fun with:

• Pansies & violas
  Colorful and mild, lovely on desserts or salads

• Nasturtiums
  Peppery and bold, they are perfect in wraps or on toast

• Calendula

       Slightly tangy, and brightens up rice or grain bowls

• Lavender and Chamomile

        Dreamy in baked goods or steeped in tea

• Chive blossoms

       Savory and oniony, amazing in dips or potato dishes

 

Note:  Always be sure your flowers are organic and safe for eating.

For a comprehensive guide on edible flowers, including safety tips and culinary uses, check out A Consumer's Guide to Edible Flowers.

For even more inspiration, explore 30 Edible Flowers You Can Eat Right Out Of Your Garden, This article features a variety of blooms with creative ways to incorporate them into your meals.

Are ready to get creative with a floral twist?!

Here are six ways to turn spring blooms into more than just pretty flowers to look at:

1.  Pressed flower bookmarks

Press your favorite petals and leaves between the pages of a book.

Seal them into handmade bookmarks with clear contact paper or laminating sheets.

2.  Floral Cards

Sprinkle dried flowers or the petals in your homemade cards.

3.  Floral window garland

Create a floral garland to adorn your windows.  For a step-by-step guide, check out this DIY Hanging Flower Garland Tutorial.  You can use this tutorial as an inspiration for flowers from your garden, whether fresh or dried.

4.  Floral candles

Decorate plain candles with pressed flowers using melted wax or Mod Podge for a dreamy, delicate effect.

5.  Floral ice cubes

Freeze edible flowers into ice cubes to instantly capture a whimsical springtime touch in your drinks!

6.  Floral Bath Soaks

Give yourself a spa day with blooms.  Create a fragrant floral bath retreat with bath soaks Infused with dried petals, essential oils, and soothing salts.  These soaks offer a luxurious way to unwind.

Check this article out for  DIY Bath Soak Recipes for inspiration and recipes.

For a spring afternoon as you journal, read or just quietly sit enjoying the moment, here is a cozy, calming floral drink to sip:

Chamomile Citrus Tea Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 chamomile tea bag (or 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers)
• ¾ cup hot water
• ½ cup plant-based milk (oat or almond work beautifully)
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
• Zest of ¼ lemon (for a gentle citrus lift)
• Dried edible flower petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Steep the chamomile in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
2. While steeping, warm your plant-based milk until hot, then froth (optional).
3. Stir the lemon zest and maple syrup into the tea.
4. Pour frothed milk over the tea, and top with a sprinkle of dried edible petals for a whimsical touch.

This is a soothing, floral with a hint of citrus brightness.  It is perfect for your moment of spring serenity.

What are you going to start with this week?

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If you need a starting point, here are two ideas.  Choose one or both to sprinkle some floral whimsy magic into your week:

1.  Press a flower

Pick a few blooms from your garden or a walk. Tuck them into a book with parchment paper and let them dry flat. Use them for bookmarks, candles, cards, or mini-framed art!

2.  Try a floral-inspired recipe

Make something simple like a chamomile tea latte, lemon lavender cookies, or a salad sprinkled with edible petals!

Stay tuned for more fun and delicious springtime inspiration coming your way!
 

Have fun with those bright mood booster blooms!

Enjoy spring flowers with unexpected twists, deliciousness, fun, love, joy, and whimsy!