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Flower Trends for 2023
Well, so long 2022. This year we’ve seen a boom in eclectic wild-flower bouquets, sustainable floristry designs, native flowers as wedding bouquets and the incorporation of straw into large arrangements – proving once again that floristry is as trendy and exciting as fashion, interior design or hair. But now we can put 2022’s contributions behindRead more
What Flowers Should You Use For Hanukkah?
While many of us are decorating our homes with beautiful Christmas arrangements of red and white, the Jewish community is preparing to celebrate their traditional winter-time holiday too (although it’ll be mid-summer for those down here in Australia!) In this blog, we’ll take a look at the significance of flowers for Hanukkah and whetherRead more
3 Christmas Flowers To Enhance Your Holiday Table Settings
To provide a festive touch to this season, you’re going to need some flowers. Luckily, there are many options available that can provide that special Christmas feel without having to spend much money or effort on them. Let’s take a look at some of the options! Poinsettia Nothing quite says Christmas like aRead more
DIY Your Floral Christmas Table Centrepiece
What Christmas dinner table is complete without a stunning, summery floral centrepiece? As a florist, these arrangements are some of the most fun to design and create, but you don’t have to be a professional to make something really special. You can use any flowers or foliage that is in season or that you haveRead more
Give The Gift Of Flowers This Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner (I know, where has 2022 gone!?), it’s about this time we start thinking about what to give the loved ones in our lives. I find that, more often than not, people are more thrilled to receive a gorgeous floral arrangement than an expensive gift they may or may notRead more
4 Must-Have Christmas Gifts for Flower Lovers
Not sure what to get the flower lover in your life? Whether your loved one is a fully-fledged florist or just has a passing interest in hobby arranging, we’ve got something for everyone this Christmas. Keep scrolling to check out some of our top picks for giving Bloom this festive season! Feed YourRead more
A Florist’s Guide to Styling November Flowers
November is late spring here in Australia, when our most fragrant and bright flowers are in full bloom and in high demand! And while I always implore florists to follow their intuition when it comes to styling, there are a few ways I like to style these November blooms for maximum impact. Bouvardia BouvardiaRead more
How To Care For Cut Banksias
We love our banksias down here in Australia. These beautiful, native spring flowers bloom in August all the way through to sunny December, making them a stunning addition to any spring arrangement. Banksias are a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings, which makes sense considering they’ve become a popular wedding flower. These flowersRead more
Floristry 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Caring For Fresh Stock
When it comes to fresh flowers, I like to compare the preparation of fresh stock to a room being painted. When painting, the preparation of the walls often takes longer than the actual painting of the room itself; however, this results in a far superior finish. Therefore, by taking the time to prepare your bloomsRead more