Unique paper flower bouquets and accessories from Bookworm Eats Flower
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on April 02, 2010
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Bookworm Eats Flower is a London-based Etsy shop that makes custom paper flower bouquets (along with decor, hair accessories and boutonnieres). And the great thing about these bouquets is, well, there's a lot of things actually...
- It's the only way to have flowers that are out of season while still being eco-friendly.
- You can have flowers that wouldn't usually work in bouquets, like daffodils.
- You can have flowers that don't even exist like polka-dotted daisies and newsprint roses.
- And they never die!
Bookworm Eats Flower uses varnish to make the products weather-resistant. And the varnish helps to make each piece a durable keepsake, without any further treatment needed.
"I strive to keep my business sustainable, and use only high-quality paper, usually recycled. I also like to incorporate found and vintage papers and buttons into my work. Mixing materials of different patterns and textures is fab; wood, metal, rubber, plastic, and paper can be amazing together."
-Lauren from Bookworm Eats Flower
Of course, these paper flowers are completely appealing to the English major in me. And how perfect would these be for a library wedding? Ooh! Or for a music-inspired weddings, to make them out of sheet music.
Offbeat Discount: Bookworm Eats Flower is offering free shipping (worldwide!) to Offbeat Bride readers.
And Lauren is happy to work with materials provided by the clients, so whatever you can think, Bookworm Eats Flower can cut it up and make beautiful!
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Cortney said
I am SO in love with that newspaper bouquet! I'm a journalism major, so it suits me perfectly.
Sarah said
Stunning! I'm definitely keeping this business in mind!
Bonya said
me too! I really like the paper roses.
Coco said
These are so incredibly beautiful and amazing! I really love the first picture of the Newspaper Bouquet. And unlike real flowers I'm sure they will live longer.
Jessica_Iowa said
I would love to have one of the roses for my hair. Thanks for introducing me this store.
Offbeat Megan said
You are more than welcome. It was a PLEASURE to introduce you.
Kaitlin Elizabeth said
I so want that newsprint bouquet! I will have to check out the shop
Lauren said
Thanks so much for the lovely comments! I'm blushing over here. I just want to make two quick notes: first, a shout-out to my wedding photographer, David Spence, for the third photo; and second, the newsprint bouquet is actually pages from my read-to-pieces copy of Jane Austen's novels. But I love the idea of using newspaper, maybe with some comic strips thrown in for color?
Jessica said
Comic strips! Oh, Ms. Lauren, if I ever have a wedding, I know who I'll be turning to for my non-flower flowers!
Amberdawn said
You forgot hypo-allergenic, haha. Those newsprint roses are awesome!
Nikki said
I love this!!!
Kelli Nixon said
Digging the paper bouquets. Wonder if the bride would throw that one to all the single ladies?
Michael and Anna Costa said
So pretty – we like these bouquets very much!
stacy said
Is there anyone in the US, maybe even Northwest, that does this? I'm getting married in the winter, and wasn't going to have flowers because nothing is in season in Montana in February. I LOVE this idea, but having paper flowers shipped from London seems just as wasteful as roses from Columbia, right?
Lauren said
Hi, Stacy! Shipping from London is actually a lot less damaging to the environment than shipping live flowers anywhere. For one thing, they don't require refrigeration or heating to keep them "alive." Of course, shipping in general isn't great for the environment, I definitely acknowledge that, but any way you shake it, paper flowers are more eco-friendly than real flowers.
Kaylee said
Love her! She is making my bouquets for our fall wedding and I can't wait to see them! We are combining a few of her flowers slyles and using the newsprint look as well as solids. After it's all said and done they will be displayed in our home forever!
Sharon Sedano said
Love these they are beautiful
Terryanna said
How much do these bouquets run on pricing? I couldn't really find any sort of a price guide and I don't want to find out the price after I've ordered.
David Wegwart said
I just think that with the green movement these present an interesting choice to a bride. What do they cost and is this an expanding market?
Cool idea.
Mark Hayes said
Love those paper bouquets, I think they are much more fun than any other type of artificial flowers and totally unique.