It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

5 December 2013

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It's not that I am a Bah Humbug (cough) but as an adult, I have never really enjoyed Christmas. It was always tinged with family dynamics, sharing children, the stress of finding the right present or an overall sense of sadness. But as Albert Einstein said: The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So let's switch it up and bit and see what we get!

To start with, I have brought Anne Turcic, a Christmas specialist, down from Canada to help out in the shop. She's more passionate about Christmas than Rudolf. Since she arrived, Anne's been decorating everything from 20' trees and wreaths for clients and creating and designing our now famous 2' trees. I am sure she'd decorate me if I stood still long enough! The air in the shop is festive and infectious. Fresh Magnolia Wreaths, lacquered in Antique Gold or Silver, hang on the wall. And there is a pile of pine wreaths excitedly waiting to be decorated.

From large pine cones to mini me's (tinged in copper) and dried pomegranates...

to our new Christian Tortu vases filled with pink hydrangea and anthurium

Our new over sized blown glasses in copper and blue

have bubbles of happiness captured in the blowing

Mini cymbidium orchids

Pine

Our rectangular vases with a hole in the middle are fun, funky and colourful

Tulips

Anne brought down thousands of Christmas wreath and tree accents.

I so want to take these owls home!

The white hydrangea is nothing short of stunning - it reminds me of snow

Amaryllis with copper asparagus

Buttercup yellow spray roses languish in a metal pail

Our reaction to the mini carnations was surprising. Sssshh. Don't tell.... we adore them!

They sort of destroy all the preconceptions I have had about carnations. Hmmm.

The Belle Fleur Candles are so beautifully fragrant. I have been doing a poll on people's favourite. And there's a complete art to smelling them you know! One has to waft the dome in front of your nose and like a wisp of air from a genie's lamp, the smell escapes! I have my favourite - what's yours?

Anethum graveolens

Lilac - its fragrance is so soft and beautiful...

Freesia

Gerbera

"Cabbage Roses"

Iris

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And suddenly, I just can't wait xox

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Hand Tied Arrangements
Our hand tied flowers are presented cinched at the waist in a cellophane package filled with water. Once the flowers arrive home, they should be transferred to a vase. Fill the vase two-thirds full of cool water. Untie the package over a sink (otherwise the water will spill onto the counter) and transfer the arrangement to your vase. Check the water level regularly as flowers get thirsty, replacing the water completely every few days.

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Our floral designers collaborate with clients to portray their story or message through flowers. For weddings we talk about the things you love. We find inspiration from the most unexpected places within the fabric of your lives and from that, a theme is developed. Each couple's journey is unique and we are passionate about bringing your vision to life with flowers and local foliage with just the right accents while working within your budget. We tell your story through colour, texture and composition. We ask: What do flowers mean to you?

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5 December 2013