Care Information

The Art of Care

Preserved botanicals ask for very little - but what they do ask for, they ask for on purpose. A few simple habits will keep your arrangement looking exactly as it did the day it arrived, for years to come.

The Short Version

No water. No sunlight. No fuss. Just let it live.

DO

Find it a good spot. Display your arrangement in a cool, room-temperature environment, away from direct heat sources and humidity - think entryways, mantels, and consoles, not sunny windowsills or steamy bathrooms.

Dust it, gently, occasionally. Every few months, clear any dust with a soft duster or a light air blower. A quick, tender touch is all it needs.

Handle with intention. Each arrangement is hand-placed and delicately composed - when moving it, carry it the way you'd carry something you love: slowly, and with both hands.

Leave it in its vase. Your arrangement was designed and secured within its vessel for a reason - the vase isn't packaging, it's part of the piece.

DON'T

Don't water it. These blooms are preserved specifically so they never need water again. This is the whole point.

Don't let it sunbathe. Direct sunlight will fade and weaken preserved florals over time. Bright, indirect light is its happy place.

Don't add to the design. Resist the urge to insert additional stems, sprigs, or objects - it can crush or shift the careful composition underneath.

Don't remove the flowers from the vase. They're secured with purpose. Let them stay exactly where they were placed.

Don't set it directly on light fabrics or surfaces. To avoid any staining, use a coaster, tray, or protective surface underneath.

A Note on Longevity

With this small amount of care, your House of Harstad arrangement is designed to hold its beauty for years - no watering can, no green thumb, no expiration date. Just quiet, lasting artistry.

Every House of Harstad piece is made from real preserved botanicals - never artificial, never fresh-cut. Just nature, given a longer story.