A Love Letter to Spring Flowers

Ok… maybe you don’t know it yet, but I am obsessed with flowers 🌸

They just bring something special to any occasion : a table, a gift, a moment…

And as the name of my blog might suggest, I love the idea of following the seasons.

When I was living in Lyon, I had the most amazing florist : O’Kiosque.

Cloé and her team were incredible at sourcing seasonal flowers and creating those effortless, slow-living, aesthetic bouquets I love so much.

So today, I thought it would be nice to share a little selection of my favorite spring flowers, grown in France when possible !

🌿 Ranunculus

I have to admit… I often confuse it with peonies myself (haha), but it’s actually smaller and more delicate.

Fun fact : Its name comes from Latin ranunculus, meaning “little frog” 🐸 because it naturally grows in humid environments

Cloé’s tip : Ranunculus is without a doubt one of my favourite flowers !

They come in an endless range of colours, are long-lasting and wonderfully generous (just like me ahah).

Once you’ve fully enjoyed your bouquet, you can hang the ranunculus upside down to dry them and keep their beauty a little longer.

🌸 Anemone

I love these flowers, their dark center adds something very special to any bouquet. Almost a dramatic touch.

Fun fact : In Greek mythology, the anemone is said to have sprung from Aphrodite’s tears, symbol of fragility and ephemeral beauty.

Cloé’s tip : I especially love this variety for its delicacy and fragility.

To help it last longer, add only a small amount of water to your vase (anemones have hollow stems, so less water helps them keep better).

🌸 Peony

I think this one might be my absolute favorite…

A true diva, blooming only for a few short weeks each year, which makes it even more precious.

Fun fact : In Asia (especially in China), peonies symbolize:

Cloé’s tip : Peonies are women’s favourite flowers, yes, really!

They are the queens of spring.

Both generous and fragile, their beauty only lasts for a fleeting moment.

Peonies are grown in France from late April to early June, so make the most of them while they’re here!

Remove around three-quarters of the leaves from the stems and place them in a large amount of water (hard stem = lots of water).

🌿 Ruscus

I love a beautiful foliage in a bouquet. We often see eucalyptus, but I find ruscus just as elegant, maybe even more subtle.

Fun fact : What looks like leaves are actually flattened stems 🌱the real flowers are tiny and almost invisible.

Cloé’s tip : Ruscus is incredibly interesting to work with.

With its flexible stems and beautiful green colour, this foliage is also extremely resilient, even without hydration! ✨

I know many people don’t necessarily love buying flowers because they feel too ephemeral for the price.

So here’s my little trick ✨

I always let my bouquets dry… and then carefully keep the most beautiful pieces.

I use them later to:

And if you have kids, it can also become a lovely creative activity 💛

Because in the end… flowers don’t have to disappear. They can simply transform.