Creative Ways to Use Bottle Brush Trees
Creative Ways to Use Bottle Brush Trees

Bottle brush trees are a charming nod to the past, bringing that special touch of vintage magic to holiday decorating. Their fuzzy textures, soft colors, and timeless appeal make them perfect for creating cozy, nostalgic vibes that feel like stepping into an old Christmas card. We love leaning into that nostalgia, and whether you're adding them to your mantel or holiday village, these little trees can make a big impact. Below, we’re sharing creative ways to incorporate bottle brush trees into your holiday decor, along with a few affiliate links to help you find the perfect ones to bring your vision to life!

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DIY Bottle Brush Tree Wreath
DIY Bottle Brush Tree Wreath

It couldn’t be easier to attached the bottle brush trees to your wreath! Lay your piece of wire flat on a work surface and place the bottle brush tree in the center of the wire. You want the wire to be at the base of the bottle brush tree, right above its little stand. If you work the wire into the tree itself you could bend the bristles and ruin the shape of the tree, so keep your wire at the bottom! Cross each end of wire over to the other side and tighten so you have 2 tails coming out of your bottle brush tree. Place the tree where you’d like it on your wreath and cross the wires again to twist behind your wreath so it’s attached. This time, don’t twist really tight, but rather loose to make sure your bottle brush tree lays the way you’d like it to on your wreath before tightening the wire.

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Textural Bohemian Fall Wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Textural Bohemian Fall Wedding at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

When it comes to Fall weddings, we’re pretty obsessed. Which is good considering September through November holds some of our busiest weekends! So many weddings happen in the Fall and with the colorful changing leaves & cozy chilly weather, we can understand why couples think this season is the most romantic!

We’ve done many different styles of Autumn weddings over the years, but Caelin & Josh’s November day is one that really stands out.

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Cozy Elopement at The Flower Cottage
Cozy Elopement at The Flower Cottage

We’ve seen so many special life events in our space over the past year and it has just been the best! We love that The Flower Cottage is serving you this way and plays a part in creating these memories. As two sisters who cherish our family traditions and relish in the details of every family gathering- this just means the world. Cue in this cozy, intimate elopement for Marissa and Fred. Surrounded by their family, late summer blooms and old family heirlooms and photos, Marissa and Fred tied the knot. A simple reception of charcuterie, cake cutting and bubbly followed! Lindsey Zern’s photography captured it all beautiful and each image is giving us all the feels!!

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We're Starting a Cutting Garden!
We're Starting a Cutting Garden!

Since becoming florists we often run into the assumption that we grow gardens full of colorful blooms. While our grandmothers were both incredible gardeners, we didn’t quite inherit the green thumb. We try!! But sadly, more times than not, anything that comes to the cottage in a pot shrivels up and dies on our watch. Give us a box of cut flowers though, and watch us goooo!

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What to Bring to Your Floral Consultation
What to Bring to Your Floral Consultation

Your floral consultation is the first step in making all your wedding dreams a reality! We looove the floral consultation process, its like making new friends—we get to know you and your fiancé, learn about your preferences and hear all your hopes and dreams for you big day. We ask you lots of questions and do lots of listening. While you might come to the cottage feeling underprepared, unsure or overwhelmed by all the possibilities, by the time you walk out the door you feel clarity and excitement for what’s to come!

If you’ve set your wedding date, locked in your venue and selected (or have a set idea) of your bridal party attire—you’re ready for your first floral consult! We’ve put together a few tips below to help you prepare for the next step :)

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