More Pink

Amazing flowers arrived yesterday afternoon. I had been hopping from one leg to the other in excitement and anticipation. Our fridge had been empty for hours; the flowers all sold. The boxes were unpacked and the blooms displayed. Colour was everywhere. But what stood out? - An overwhelming profusion of pink in the softest shades like Essie nail colours; as feminine as "Ballerina Pink" or even as light as a whisper in "Mademoiselle". 

A new marketing campaign on the island, "More Pink" is everywhere. Today, when I saw these most exquisite flowers, it made me think about the word itself "More". I looked it up online.  The description was "In addition", "A greater amount of degree". I even listened to it being said, you can do that you know: "More". "More". "More" - the more I listened to it, the more strange it began to sound. I began to think about what having "More" would mean to me...

Don't we always want more? More time to spend with friends, more time to dance, more time to work, more money, more love, more sleep, more shoes, more chocolate?

I looked at the flowers; this incredible mix,  all in pink, of astilbe, lisianthus and roses.  What did I want more of in my life? While far from perfect, I realized I have what I need but then I smiled; I loved the idea of more pink flowers.  What do you want more of?   ...njb

Weird, Wild and Wonderful

I have just come back from the New York International Gift Fair and been blown away by the incredible assortment of vases and object d'art available to the market. Going into the shop for the first time in what felt like days, I opened the door to see Amanda sprawled out on the floor, camera in hand, photographing flowers. 

Kati had been designing bouquets and Kirsteen was chatting away to a customer. As much as I loved being away, lost in the hustle and bustle of New York City, I so enjoyed coming home. Even if it was to all sorts of weird, wild and wonderful things on display in the floral fridge. But don't take my word for it - the flowers have just arrived - go take a peek but be careful as you walk in, Amanda might be on her tummy photographing flowers. 

Gladiola

I saw this rose today, I think for the first time, and fell in love. 

Hydrangea

Pin Cushion Protea

Summer arrangement

Designer: Kati

Ready to go...

Nature or Nuture

There are times when our designers create something so beautiful it truly looks like it has been gathered up from a secret garden. We are constantly trying to push boundaries and explore different flowers from the far reaches of the world combining them into a simply breathless bouquet.  Today was no exception. Come into Petals and let us design one just for you!

Hand tied arrangement placed in a vase

Freesia

Hydrangea

Spider Chrysanthemum

Astilbe

Hydrangea

Double Lisianthus

Gerber

Celosia

Roses

Being Courted

I called him 'impossible' as he drenched me with words that, over time, would pierce my soul. Our heartfelt letters often crossed paths as we wove a fictitious story of a life we wished for but as it turned out, would never have. Bravely, between the lines, we described what could be; I was young and naive and wrote about love, about a future, about flowers.

Tuberose

This morning I saw the incredible blooms already unpacked from last night's shipment. I had been at a wedding and did not see them arrive. I stood in the doorway of my shop, paralyzed, undone by history and longing - for there on the counter was Tuberose. Immediately I was in the past, in his smell as I buried my face into his neck. I remembered the strength of his arms, how he made me laugh, the games we played and how part of me melted by just a casual glance. As the memories assailed my mind, I became lost in what we almost had. I vividly recall the words from one of my letters. It was written from what seems an eternity ago, about a life due to circumstances we never shared, about Tuberose:

The flower itself was petite. Delicate yet potent. In Goa, by their ocean home, bulbs from Mexico were planted under their bedroom window. When the blooms began to open, their fragrance hung heavy in the night. Known for its strong aphrodisiac powers, unmarried girls are warned not to breathe in its perfume after dusk. As I buried my nose into its delicate folds, I realized the warning would go unheeded - it was too late for me.  

As you can see from Amanda's images, we received breath-taking flowers this week. Go in and choose something for your kitchen or for your bedside. But please don't take all the Tuberose; they are part of this spiderweb of memories I have of a man who stole part of my heart many, many years ago.

Calla Lilies

Mokara Orchids

Irises

A Summer Arrangement displayed in a vase by Jon Faulkner

Lavender and red garden roses

A Summer Arrangement including variegated greenery, hydrangea, moluccela, dill. 

Designer: Amanda Temple