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Oct 01

Feed Your Soul: Why Flowers Help Us Feel ConnectedYvette

connect to nature with flowers

‘Surround yourself with people who give you energy.’ – Dr. Tererai Trent   I love this quote from Dr. Trent. It’s often said in self-help teachings that there are people in our lives who give us energy, and there are those who suck that energy right out of us. I certainly try to surround myselfRead more

Sep 30

How To Make A Flower CrownYvette

Ah, flower crowns! These beauties are a versatile, popular go-to for every florist I know, because who doesn’t love a gorgeous crown of flowers?   Flowers crowns have been used as a symbol of love, celebration and fertility for thousands of years, across different cultures and periods of history. In fact, we can date themRead more

Sep 29

Flower Therapy: What is it?Yvette

flower meditation

Flowers have a really high vibrational energy.    It’s what makes us feel so good when we’re around them, and it’s why I love incorporating flowers and arranging into my meditation practice. What I refer to as flower therapy in my courses and books is actually referring to the act of meditation while flower arranging.Read more

Sep 25

How To Be A Florist By ChristmasYvette

a florist

So, you’ve had dreams of owning your own little florist shop, spending your days putting posies together, surrounded by the fragrance and colour of every season’s blooms?  Well, what’s stopping you? This moment is the right time to get started, and if you follow my tips in this blog, you can be a fully-fledged floristRead more

Sep 14

The 7 Must Have Tools For Every FloristYvette

beginner florist starter pack

Every successful florist needs the right tools for the job.  Florists are constantly arranging flowers, trimming stems, stripping thorns and all sorts of other tasks that the job requires. It’s not difficult to do this well, providing you have the right tools at your disposal.  These are our 8 must-have tools for every florist. SnipsRead more

Sep 12

How To Make A Simple Vase ArrangementYvette

Simple Vase design

There are few decorations more impactful in your home than a vase of fresh seasonal flowers. (We know we always have a few around the house!) The big plus with vase arrangements is that they can be as simple or complex as you choose. There’s plenty of room for creativity, from the type of flowers,Read more

Sep 03

5 Steps to Create Your Own Green Wall At HomeYvette

devils ivy on wall

If you live in a city with less-than-ideal weather, chances are that you’re looking for ways to bring the outdoors into your home. And if you live in an apartment or small house, it can be hard to find space for plants and flowers—especially if they require lots of sunlight. That’s why so many peopleRead more

Sep 01

Meet Bloom College Founder, Yvette Timmins:  A Journey from Wilting to FlourishingYvette

Yvette Timmins

Bloom’s Founder, Yvette, has lived a life full of ups and downs. She may be the owner of a successful online floristry school now, but struggles with mental health plagued her early years. Yvette has always been quite open about her journey with mental health, but we wanted to sit down with her and findRead more

Aug 31

How To Make A Spring WreathYvette

How to make a spring wreath

We give flowers when a baby is born, in times of deep grief, for anniversaries, to celebrate birthdays, when a friend moves into a new home, to say thank you, for graduations, and to show appreciation on days like Mother’s or Father’s Day. When mass tragedy strikes, people flood the site with flowers, even strangers.Read more

Aug 31

What flowers are in season for Melbourne spring?Yvette

Spring has to be one of our favourite times of year here in Australia. The trees are starting to bud, the air is thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the sun is starting to set a little later, providing those beautiful warm nights on the verandah. It’s also an exciting season for flowers,Read more

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