Seeing life in technicolour

For weeks we've been running low by Monday and by Tuesday, we are positively sold out. The fridge looks barren as does the shop. You can almost hear the cries: "Feed my soul with colour."  And we can't have that! So we are now receiving a shipment on Tuesdays. This week our schedules danced around Tropical Storm Gabrielle and as the flowers were unpacked, and colour filled the shop, the clouds began to lift cutting a path across the sky.

Gladioli and Lilies over 3 feet high! Gloriosa Lilies in magenta tinged with lemon, Parrot Tulips in Apricot and lime green in September. Can you imagine?. Snow white Snowberry in the softest shades of white and pink, lavender roses and the deepest shade of red Ranunculus.  Good heavens! 

As I looked around the shop, I grinned the biggest grin. The kind that Amanda says makes my eyes look squinty disappear and I look all teeth. It was my "hug-me-why-don't-you" oh so incredibly happy face. Suddenly all was right with the world. That's what's so wonderful about our flowers; they make everything okay.

But don't take my word for it, visit our shop on 19 Queen Street and take home your own touch of magic. 

Thunderstruck - Too beautiful for words

I am fickle. I'll admit it. I always think I have a favourite flower then the seasons change and another flower, one I may not have seen since the year before, comes in and I am smitten. I have an absolute adoration with Astilbe. I always think it looks like you should be tickled with it. It looks delicate and feminine; all the things I think I am not. I had been waiting for weeks for it to come into season and when our shipment arrived in our new shop, it was exactly as I remembered it. Do come and explore our new shop; the flowers are beautiful! As always, available in limited quantities.

And don't forget! Mother's Day is May 12. Order now so as not to be disappointed!

Astilbe paired with Vandela (Rose)

I walked into the shop yesterday morning to see Amanda on her tummy, camera in hand. The morning light was pouring in through the large shop front window spilling onto the Astilbe. 

Astilbe shot in the morning light - seeing this image I feel I should be wandering barefoot through a dewy meadow with  a hair circlet made of Astilbe

Cherry Blossom (or as I refer to it - Spring time in Paris)

Gloriosa Lily

Anthurium

Celosia Cristata - how fabulous are these?!

Roses - Black Baccarat

Roses - Black Baccarat. They almost look like they are made out of velvet

Peonies - Sarah Bernhardt

Peonies - Sarah Bernhardt

Veronica

I have never seen Veronica before but have to say, I think it has stolen a tiny piece of my heart

Vibernum

It's Friday

There are some flowers that every time you see them, take your breath away. For me, it's a Gloriosa Lily. The curves - feminine, the colour - my favourite. They are elegant and sassy. But despite their courageous outward appearance, inside they are fragile. I think all of us are a bit like that. If you were a flower, which one would you be?

Why is the Scottish accent so mesmorizing? The roll of the tongue over certain words sounds almost like a purr. I am sure I catch less than half of what is said, so caught up by its caress. But like any strong accent, it's distinctive as is their national symbol - The Thistle.

In the studio we love using it in bouquets with similar hues and at home, I mix it with sprigs of rosemary from the garden.    

Amanda had muddled the flowers to great effect. The eucalyptus, Brunia and gold mokara orchids from a photo shoot weeks ago were still alive and well and thriving in her living room. 

We've become so used to seeing flowers so beautifully arranged by our florists that I was momentarily horrified to see the new selection of Friday's flowers in the same silver teapot. But is that what life is all about? ...Taking what you have, adding something new and somehow coming up with something even better....

Roses are like the perfect student who sits at the front of the class and gets straight A's. I often wish they had more character and in some way demanded something from me.  I have been incredibly fortunate to have received many a bouquet. The purity of their beauty and intention, obvious.  But that does not stop me wanting. More. So you can imagine my delight at seeing this rose "Finess" as it was unpacked. It's creamy, apricot colour fringed with green stopped me from removing too many of the guard petals, those that surround and protect. It implored me to bury my nose into the heart of its being. It reminded me of a cabbage, I almost wanted to take a nibble - so glad no one was watching!

Kangaroo Paw - available in red and black. It's sort of furry and I am sure it tickles you when touched!

I can't wait for Peony season to start - they remind me of the Governor's feathered hat.