Benalla Art Gallery Shop – Felicity Pasztaleniec: Nature’s Everlastings 

Bridge Street Benalla Victoria

Felicity Pasztaleniec showcases a selection of dried flower and foliage wall hangings, bespoke wreaths and floral feature pieces in the Gallery Shop throughout March and April.

Focusing particularly on Australian native plants, all items prioritise environmental consciousness by using materials that are reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

Felicity is the heart and soul behind Everlasting Floral Studio, and a passionate creator dedicated to Australian native flora. Felicity exclusively uses flowers and foliage sourced from their native 'bush' garden and farm in Upper Lurg, which she naturally dries in her studio.

The essence of Everlasting Floral Studio is deeply connected to the beauty of everlasting daisies, which hold a special place in Felicity's heart. This inspiration emerged following the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Eve, who was stillborn in April 2020. During that challenging time, flowers—especially the 'EVE'rlasting daisies—brought Felicity a sense of comfort and healing. Her creations are a blend of dried flowers and foliage, primarily native species such as eucalyptus, gum nuts, hakea, wattle, bracken, kangaroo paw, native grasses, billy buttons, banksia, bottlebrush, tea tree, and of course, Eve's everlasting daisies.

Each piece is crafted with love and care, infused with the restorative power of nature. Through her arrangements, Felicity strives to share stories of strength, resilience, and beauty, with the hope of bringing joy into the lives of others.

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