Flower preservation gallery

Years of experience. Over 350 commissions. No two alike. Explore the texture, dimension, and layered compositions that define my approach to pressed flower preservation - and hear directly from the clients who trusted me with their once-in-a-lifetime blooms.

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Framed pressed flower collage with pink, green, and cream flowers and green leaves.
A tray with dried, pressed flowers and leaves on a black background with gold-colored handles.
Two black-framed shadow box displays featuring pressed and dried flowers and leaves in shades of purple, red, and green.
Round black ornaments with dried pressed flowers and green leaves inside, attached to green ribbons.
Round wooden tray with a handle on a white surface, filled with pressed white and pale yellow flowers against a black background.
A collection of religious or decorative paper flowers, including lilies, daisies, irises, and other blooms, arranged with green leaves on a white background.

“I was SO excited to get my flower preservation back, and the final result absolutely exceeded my expectations! The frame and matting selections were superb, and I am beyond thrilled with the outcome. Ana's expert arrangement of the flowers is incredible—I can't even begin to fathom how much time and effort went into the entire process and the final design itself. I am so excited to hang this on my wall, where I am sure it will receive tons of questions and compliments!”

— Rachel Stanford

A framed arrangement of pressed flowers and leaves on a black background, featuring white, peach, and brown flowers with greenery and small white blossoms.
A bouquet of assorted flowers, including roses and other blooms in shades of white, blush, peach, and yellow, with green foliage.
Arrangement of dried and fresh flowers, including white, peach, and cream-colored blooms, with green leaves on a dark background.

“I had an amazing experience working with Ana to preserve my bridal bouquet. I made the decision pretty late in my wedding planning after hearing from friends who regretted not saving theirs, and I’m so glad I did. It was really important to me to find someone local to Chicago—I didn’t feel comfortable shipping my flowers and not knowing who would handle them.

After a lot of research, I came across Ana, and she made the entire process incredibly easy.

She walked me through all the frame and background options so I could choose something that would fit perfectly in our home. She was always responsive and helpful, especially when coordinating drop-off and pick-up.

The final piece exceeded my expectations. My bouquet had a dark, moody, romantic feel, and she captured it beautifully with a stunning, almost 3D effect. I hung it up as soon as I got home, and it looks perfect in our new space.

I couldn’t be happier—10/10, highly recommend!”

— Kelly Smith

Framed floral artwork with pink, white, and purple flowers on a white background, placed on a white mantel near a white vase with a decorative white plant.
A decorative arrangement of dried pressed flowers and leaves on a white surface.
A framed floral artwork featuring a black background with white and pale pink flowers and green leaves, displayed on a white wall.
A pair of earrings with pink floral designs inside an open pink jewelry box on a white surface.

“I was incredibly pleased with your floral preservation services! I loved how you made each frame different for us and all the florals turned out beautifully! Ana was very responsive and kept in constant communication each step of the way. I am so appreciative that you were able to preserve our wedding florals in a beautiful manner!”

— Hosun Lee

Floral designer: The Flower Girl Company
Bridal photography: Louie Abellera Photography
Event planner: Amanda Paige Events

A bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers with a white wedding dress and green foliage background.
Three framed watercolor floral paintings, each featuring multicolored flowers with pink, red, yellow, white, purple, and green leaves, arranged on a white wall above a white mantel.

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Ana! She preserved my wedding bouquet so beautifully, and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, her communication was consistent, professional, and reassuring, which made me feel confident that my flowers were in the best hands. It took longer than she and I expected, but it was completely worth it. The final product is absolutely stunning.

Every detail of my bouquet was captured and arranged perfectly, allowing me to relive the joy of my wedding day every time I see it. It’s clear how much care, artistry, and attention to detail go into Ana’s work. This is a keepsake I will treasure forever, and I am so grateful I found Bloom & Make for such a special project.

I highly recommend Ana to anyone who wants to preserve their florals from any occasion in a timeless and meaningful way!”

— Anh Duong

Decorative wooden and black ceramic serving boards and plates adorned with pressed flowers arranged for display or use.
A variety of pressed flowers and leaves arranged on a white background, including yellow daisies, purple and white hydrangeas, pink poppies, blue lobelias, and dark purple and black blooms.
A gold necklace with a round pendant containing a pink flower encased in clear resin, hanging against a plain white background.
Arrangement of dried flowers and leaves in shades of purple, maroon, and green with beige ropes.
A gray cat sniffing a round wooden cutting board decorated with dried flowers and greenery.