Clementine & Co March Things I Love…
Hello there
I hope you are staying safe & well
What a challenging & sad time it has been this month with devastating floods in NSW/QLD & the horrific war unfolding in Ukraine. If you are inclined please do support those in need donate to www.redcross.org.au
Keeping positive & seeing the beauty in the world is important.
I have compiled some of my favourite things
this newletter with gifting in mind as March is my birthday month!.
So the prettiest cakestand is in order, beautiful books
& luxurious makeup to savour are on my wishlist.
As are presents tied up with our pretty velvet bows,
even the simplest gift feels extra special when wrapped beautifully.
Our March ‘in bloom’ - pressed flowers
is a lovely way to capture the departure of Summer flowers
savouring them in the cooler months ahead.
An easy floral idea to bring the uplifting & joyful nature
of flowers into your world.
A pretty Clementine & Co way to elevate the everyday!
Thankyou for subscribing to our newsletter, shop via the links, I hope you enjoy
my favourite March finds,
I would really love to hear if you have found any new favourite things this month,
what you think of ‘in bloom’ or any of your thoughts
or questions via the comments below.
Xx Aimee
Rose gingham cushion
Our Rose gingham cushion makes such a lovely gift, gingham is a versatile print that works beautifully with florals & stripes alike. Made from our quality cotton lawn, which is soft yet durable, & feather filled for your comfiest armchair.
Timeless Paris
For my birthday I received this beautiful book by Paris based artist & designer Marin Montagut.
I long to visit the Parisian boutique full of his artwork, whimsical & decorative objects.
In his book Marin introduces us to incredible Parisian Ateliers & emporiums from Antiques to Passementerie. So inspirational & beautifully illustrated.
Swiss velvet ribbons
There really is nothing lovelier than receiving or giving, a pretty wrapped gift tied up with a bow.
I have always collected vintage & unique ribbons, whilst secretly dreaming of creating a speciality ribbon shop one day!
So last year I was thrilled to source the most beautiful quality Swiss velvet ribbons in jewel like tones for our Clementine & Co customers. to also enjoy.
Flower Press
Whilst it is easy enough to make you own simple flower press ( see this month’s ‘In Bloom’ below) . I have been searching for a simple & stylish flower press & came across these lovely colourful timber presses,
In various colours & sizes. by Nature King,
a Latvian brand available from online store Smallable
image via Nature King with thanks
Pink cake stand
The dainty soft pink glass cake stand is on my wish list, the loveliest accompaniment to birthday cake & champagne.
Swirling Petals notebook
I am so excited our new range of Liberty print notebooks are due to arrive very soon.
Swirling Petals is proving to be popular with you all & is my favourite pretty print.
You can pre order yours now
Westman Atelier Peau de Rose Super Loaded Tinted Highlighter
I love the entire Westman Atelier range, it is definitely a luxury but products are long lasting, beautifully packaged & full of natural, nourishing ingredients, perfect for my sensitive skin. This delicate pink highlighter is on my wishlist, to give cheeks a rosy glow in the colder seasons ahead.
Betsy Rose Basket
I use my Betsy Rose basket every single day. For trips to the shops, markets or beach, it is big enough for my notebook, pouch, laptop & cardigan, as well as my kid’s mass of snacks & water bottles!
In bloom …..
Flower pressing
Pressing flowers is a lovely way to capture the departure
of Summer flowers savouring them in cooler months ahead.
I love the traditional victorian aesthetic of botanical & floral specimens
framed to adorn the walls. It is very easy to make your own.
How To
Flowers that will hold their shape & colour work best for pressing, ones that are naturally flat
& have single-layered petals. Such as Zinnias, Delphiniums, Pansies, Violas, Daisies,
Geraniums & Cosmos, which I have used here.
If you are picking blooms from your garden to press, do so when they are as dry
as possible & not soaked with morning dew.
You will need a flower press or simply use 2 pieces of smooth heavy card,
4 pieces of heavy blotting paper or watercolour paper & some big heavy books.
I used five heavy books to press our Cosmos.
Simply place your smooth card on a flat surface, then layer 2 pieces of
your heavy watercolour paper on top.
Lay out your flowers in a pretty formation on the smoothest side of your watercolour paper,
Place the remaining 2 pieces of watercolour paper and smooth card on top.
Weigh down with your stack of heavy books.
Leave undisturbed for seven to 10 days. You will want to check to make sure
all the moisture is gone & your flowers are beautifully preserved & papery.
Then your pressed blooms are ready to be framed, I like to carefully lift them with a pair of tweezers & pop them on to some textured watercolour paper for presentation.
Consider doing a number of varied flower pressings & frame them to create
a beautiful gallery wall of preserved blooms.
Enjoy!
Xx Aimee