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9 Fresh Flower Treats and Tricks To Make Your Life More Summery

Fresh flowers are always lovely, but it can be completely impossible to maintain a garden if you're living in a city, and even remembering to water the flowers on your coffee table can be a chore. But now that summer is officially here, it's time to bring some Mother Nature into your home, one way or another. So the next time you're at Trader Joe's debating whether or not to pick up a bouquet, go for it. You may think the flowers will just wither away but trust me, there are worse ways to spend that money, plus I found 10 easy ways for you to use those fresh flowers in creative ways.

by Corinne Caputo

fresh flower hairbows

You’re probably in need of some new summer hair accessories, so try out this fresh flower hair bow from StudioDIY

Image: StudioDIY

honey and rose popsicles

Involved in a romantic love affair? Use some of those roses for these delicious honey and rose popsicles from Adventures in Cooking.

Image: Adventures in Cooking

mini message paper bouquet

What better way to say I love you, or just hello, than with this adorable mini message paper bouquet from Paper and Stitch.

Image: Paper and Stitch

flower headwreath

Music festivals are still coming up and don’t you dare think about going to one without a head wreath like this one from A Beautiful Mess.

Image: A Beautiful Mess

candied pansy and viola pavlovas

The pansy is the ultimate edible flower. It’s beautiful, easy to grow, and, duh, you can eat it. Try making these tasty candied pansy and viola pavlovas from Adventures in Cooking.

Image: Adventures in Cooking

fresh flower party crowns

Summer is the time to celebrate so get creative with these fresh flower party crowns from StudioDIY for your next celebration.

Image: StudioDIY

painted wooden vase

If you aren’t into that DIY stuff, I get it. Try decorating with these stunning wooden vases and flowers of your choice.

Painted Wooden Vase (set of 3), $45, etsy.com

orange almond cake (with flower toppings)

How beautiful is this orange almond cake from Adventures in Cooking? Make your own and top with flowers of your choice.

Image: Adventures in Cooking

custom lei

Forget anything I’ve ever said about flower accessories because obviously leis take the cake.

Custom Lei, $160, etsy.com

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