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🌸 Annelie's Blumen: whimsical pressed flower designs. Locally grown art! 🌿 And I remembered.

When I, Doro, was growing up in East Germany, my Oma Annelie’s bookstore was my favorite place, brimming with old and new books, stationary and school supplies. In summer I would often accompany Oma foraging for wildflowers and carefully placing them into old books to press and preserve their fragile beauty. As the seasons shifted, I sat at her crafting table, selecting these same flowers and leav

es to create lovely greeting cards, which she sold in her store. The fall of the Berlin Wall brought change, reuniting Germany; the book was sold, and Oma entered her well-deserved retirement. In the hustle and bustle of life, I, too, moved on, and the memory of Oma’s cards faded into the past. It wasn’t until I found myself in a new home on the untamed Olympic Peninsula that I realized I had chosen a place teeming with familiar flowers and grasses. The moment I crafted my very first card from flowers I had gathered and pressed myself I felt closer to my late Oma Annelie than I had in years. Her spirit, creativity, and the enduring love for these little floral works of art had been rekindled. Today, I live with my family on a small homestead just outside the village of Joyce. I take pleasure in gardening and herbal medicine, relishing the beauty of the peninsula while mindfully embracing a lifestyle attuned to the changing seasons. I once again find joy in the simple act of gathering flowers, grasses and leaves, watching them transform ordinary paper into little worlds of sunshine. I invite you to join me on this beautiful journey - handmade with love and nature.

08/17/2026

I had THE absolute best time at the Poulsbo Arts Festival this weekend! 🌸
Such a warm welcome from this sweet little community… and the weather? Chef’s kiss perfect summer vibes.
17 originals found new homes — including this adorable parasailing Blumen Buddy.
Ngl… I was this close to keeping her for myself because I loved her so much. But I decided to let her go see what others thought… and now she’s living her best life right here in Poulsbo! ⛵💛
Taking next weekend off to play at with my family — don’t miss it if you’re around!
And today I’m dropping off a few Blumen Buddies at the fine arts exhibit for the community to enjoy. Come say hi if you’re nearby 😊

07/14/2026

🌻🎒 WEST SEATTLE, MY HEART IS OVERFLOWING! 🎒🌻

I am sitting here completely overwhelmed with gratitude after an absolutely INCREDIBLE weekend at West Seattle Summer Fest! I have never felt so appreciated, loved, and deeply connected to a community. You all showed up with so much warmth, and I am still pinching myself. 🥹✨

A staggering 36 originals found their forever homes this weekend—including my large Hikers statement piece! Knowing that my real-pressed flower art is hanging on so many of your walls truly means the world to me.

But honestly? The absolute best part of the weekend was the conversations. You shared your stories with me, and your words filled my creative cup to the brim. Here are just a few of the beautiful things you said that I will be holding onto for a very long time:

✨ "You are magic."
✨ "This is so sweet, it touches your heart."
✨ "You have a beautiful imagination."
✨ "These are so wholesome—such relaxing vibes."
✨ "The flowers are not dead—they are reimagined!"
✨ "Unique and really fun!"
..and the one that almost made me cry right on the spot:
💧 "I've decided that this is the card I will give to my wife when I marry her in August!" 💍❤️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, adopt a new piece of art, or just smile at the Blumen Buddies. A massive thank you to the team for hosting such a phenomenal, well-run event.

West Seattle, you are pure joy. I can't wait to come back! 🌸🌿

07/12/2026

🌸 What a welcome, West Seattle, Seattle!

It’s been an amazing two days at the West Seattle Summer Fest and you’ve made me feel so special! So many of my original pressed flower pieces have already found their forever homes, but a few beautiful ones are still waiting for the perfect person. 💛

Come say hello this fabulous summer weekend — I’ll be here today until 5 PM!
Stop by, browse the art, and take home a one-of-a-kind handmade keepsake.
See you soon! 🌼
www.anneliesblumen.com

07/10/2026

Early morning ferry rides are the best ferry rides! ⛴️ - well worth the 4am wake up call, right?!

I’m on my way to West Seattle Summerfest where I’ll be showcasing my whimsical Blumen Buddies for the next three days! If you’re anywhere near The Junction - Downtown West Seattle this weekend, come and say hi!

07/06/2026

🌲👣 HE IS REAL... and he just landed in the shop! 👣🌲

Meet our newest family member: the Olympic Sasquatch! 🌿 Handcrafted completely from real, Pacific Northwest pressed organic elements, this elusive local legend is caught taking a peaceful stroll through a forest of real pressed ferns while holding a single yellow wildflower.

Whether you're a die-hard Bigfoot believer or just love everything about the PNW woods, he is ready to bring some whimsical forest magic to your space.

✨ HOW TO GET YOURS:
🛒 Online Shop: Prints and greeting cards of this design are officially LIVE on the website! You can snag yours right here: https://www.anneliesblumen.com/shop/p/olympic-sasquatch

🎪 July Markets: Prefer to shop in person? My Sasquatch prints and cards will be fully stocked at all of our upcoming market stops this month.

🎨 SEE THE ORIGINAL THIS WEEKEND! 🎨
The brand-new, one-of-a-kind original pressed-art masterpiece is making its public debut! I am bringing the original piece with me to the West Seattle Summer Fest this upcoming weekend!

📍 Where: The West Seattle Junction
📅 When: Friday, July 10th – Sunday, July 12th

Come listen to some incredible live outdoor music, grab some local eats, and come say hi to see Sasquatch’s real textures up close before he finds his forever home.

See you in West Seattle! 👋✨

06/12/2026

This Sunday, June 14, I’m thrilled to be participating in Art on the Green on Bainbridge Island with Bainbridge Island Art ! 🌸

I make handmade pressed flower art using real flowers I grow and preserve — each piece is one-of-a-kind and captures the delicate beauty of spring and summer blooms.

Whether you’re looking for a special keepsake, wall art, or a thoughtful gift, I’d love to share my work with you.

Hope to see you there! 💛

📍 Bainbridge Island – Art on the Green
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
100 Winslow Way WestBainbridge Island, WA, 98110

06/11/2026

🌷✨ I’m so excited to be at Art on the Green this Sunday with Bainbridge Island Art ! ✨🌷

I cannot wait to be on beautiful Bainbridge Island with my whimsical pressed flower art.

I create all my pressed flower pieces by hand using real flowers I grow and collect — each one is a unique, lasting keepsake full of natural beauty.

Come say hello, enjoy the art, music, and sunshine with me! I’d love to show you my collection. 💐

📍 Art on the Green – Bainbridge Island
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
100 Winslow Way WestBainbridge Island, WA, 98110

Tag a friend you’d love to bring along! 💛

06/09/2026

Everett, my heart is absolutely bursting. 🌸✨ Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for an incredible weekend at Sorticulture!

To say I am overwhelmed by your kindness, your stories, and your support would be a massive understatement. Getting to stand in my booth for three days and watch your faces light up as you met my little Blumen Buddies is the absolute best part of what I do.

I wrote down some of my favorite things I heard you say this weekend, because they touched me so deeply:
✨ "These just make me feel good all over!"
✨ "Just happy is the word!"
✨ "You don’t know what to love next!"
✨ “You listen gracefully to the flowers.” (I might have to frame that one!)

The absolute, unapologetic bestseller of the entire weekend was my sweet little "Secret Reader." 📚🌿 I am so happy to share that the original piece found its forever home this weekend—alongside 26 other original framed pieces! Sending twenty-seven of my original pressed flower creations off to brighten up your homes is a milestone I won't ever forget.

👉 Scroll through the photos to see the other top fan-favorites from the weekend! Whether you bought an original, grabbed your very first weather-resistant sticker, stocked up on greeting cards, or simply stopped by to share a kind word—you made my second year at Sorticulture unforgettable.

I’m headed back to the studio now to press a mountain of fresh blooms and get ready for the next adventure. I love you, Everett! 💚

06/04/2026

The countdown is officially over— Sorticulture starts THIS Friday! 🌿✨

I am so incredibly excited to be heading back to Everett for my second year at this amazing three-day garden arts festival. I’ve spent the last few weeks tucked away in my studio pressing a fresh batch of late-spring blooms and working hard to elevate my art.

If you come visit my booth this weekend, here is a little peek at what I'm bringing:

Brand-New Originals: I have a whole collection of fresh, whimsical Blumen Buddy scenes, beautifully framed and ready to bring a little pocket of nature into your home. 🖼️🌸

Stickers for the First Time! Everett, I am finally bringing my heavy-duty, weather-resistant vinyl stickers to Sorticulture! Perfect for your water bottles, laptops, or notebooks. 💖

Old Favorite Greeting Cards & Bookmarks: Stocked to the brim with all the classic designs you know and love.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect garden plant, looking for unique local art, or just want to swing by and smell the flowers, I would love to see you. Come find me, say hello, and let’s kick off the summer market season together! ☀️👋

👇 Drop a comment if you’re planning to stroll through downtown Everett this weekend!

📍 Where: Downtown Everett, WA
🗓️ When:
Friday, June 5 (10am – 6pm)
Saturday, June 6 (10am – 6pm)
Sunday, June 7 (10am – 4pm)

Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. From classical to whimsical, abstract to figurative, Sorticulture features fountains, trellises, iron and cement sculpture, found objects, mosaics and more! Learn more at www.Sorticulture.com

05/23/2026

Where did the time go?! 🎉 It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means the Juan de Fuca Festival is happening in Port Angeles!
Come on over to downtown and enjoy arts, music, crafts, fun activities, and tons of happy faces. We’re here with Annelie’s Blumen at the art fair today and tomorrow from 10–6, and we’ll be sticking around much later for the music performances.
Hope to see you there!

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