5 Ways to Style Dried Flowers for a Cozy Fall Home
Fresh, local flowers might be harder to find this time of year, but that doesn’t mean your home has to feel bare. Dried flowers are an easy, natural way to keep that touch of beauty indoors — they last for months and bring a bit of nature’s calm into everyday spaces. It’s also a simple way to support local farms year-round, even when the fields have gone quiet for winter.
Here are five simple ways to style dried flowers that feel cozy, timeless, and full of character.
1. Simple Vase Styling for Everyday Warmth
You don’t need a full arrangement to make an impact. Try grouping a few stems in small bud vases or vintage jars — think dried grasses, strawflower, or craspedia for pops of color.
Cluster them on your kitchen counter, bedside table, or windowsill for a touch of nature that lasts all season.
Tip: Keep stems loosely arranged and let them breathe — dried flowers love space and texture.
2. Create a Wreath or Garland
A wreath is a beautiful way to celebrate the season’s shift. Use a mix of dried foliage, seed pods, and blooms to create a natural, textural piece for your front door or mantel.
If you’re short on supplies, our DIY wreath kits make it simple — everything you need, right in the box.
Try this: Wrap a bit of ribbon or twine around the base for an organic, finished touch.
3. Mix Dried Stems with Fresh Evergreens
As the holidays approach, blend dried stems with fresh greenery like cedar, pine, or eucalyptus. The contrast of textures and tones creates beautiful depth and fragrance.
Use the mix in a centerpiece or on a mantel for a seasonal transition from fall into winter.
Tip: White larkspur gives a festive, wintry look and stands out beautifully against fresh evergreens.
4. Use Dried Blooms in Gift Wrapping
A small sprig of dried flower tied onto a wrapped gift adds such a personal, thoughtful touch.
Try layering a strip of linen or kraft paper ribbon and tuck in a stem of statice, strawflower, or lavender for a simple, elegant finish.
These little details turn even the simplest gift into something memorable.
Tip: A personal touch shows you’ve given care to the details — and that care shines through in the gift you’re giving.
5. Long-Term Care and Display Tips
Keep your dried flowers out of direct sunlight and humidity to preserve their color and shape. A gentle dusting with a soft brush or cool hairdryer every so often keeps them looking fresh.
Handled with care, your arrangements can last a year or more — a lovely reminder of your garden’s abundance.
As the fields rest, let your home bloom in a different way.
Shop our Grower’s Choice Dried Floral Boxes and DIY wreath kits to start creating your own cozy fall displays — each stem gathered with care from our farm and preserved to last. 🌾
Local friends: use code LOCALPICKUP at checkout to skip shipping fees and pick up your dried flower bunches right from the farm.
