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Do you have a Mother’s Day hangover?

No, we’re not talking about the kind you get from too much bubbly! This is the sick feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you’ve worked your tush off on one of the year’s busiest days, only to discover days later that your profits do not at all reflect the physical, mental and emotional effort you put into it. Sure, it might have been a big success for your clients, staff and suppliers but what about you? The business owner who makes it all happen?

 

You might overhear staff and/or clients commenting on how much money is being turned over in one day, wrongly assuming it’s all yours to keep. But of course, you know all too well how much of that will go towards tax, suppliers, overheads and staff, with not a lot left over for yourself.

 

You might feel like it’s far too little money for the amount of work that you put in, and you might wonder what went wrong. You planned smart, you costed your items well, and your marketing was on point––so what went wrong for you to miss out? 

 

I’ve been in the floristry industry for 30+ years, and, having owned and run my own successful floristry business, I know better than most the seemingly little oversights that can result in a lot less money in your pocket at the end of the day. I learnt it the hard way––lots of trial and error––but you don’t have to.

 

If you’re feeling a little hungover in the Mother’s Day aftermath and aren’t sure what you could have done better to increase your profit margin, I’d love to help.

 

Right now, I’m offering 1:1 coaching sessions where we can do a deep dive into what you’re doing, where it’s going wrong, and help you uncover ways to make sure you’re being remunerated for your good efforts.

 

I only have a limited number of spots and they will fill quickly, so book yourself in below as soon as you can!

 

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Bloom Graduate: Kirsten Moore

Absolutely stunning creation and beautiful photo by Bloom College Career Change Graduate Kirsten Moore of @mountjoycottage

The last Career change Course for 2019 starts July 30 and there is still time to enroll if a career in floristry is your dream.⠀

Download the brochure through the link below and get in touch to find out how the Career Change Course can change your life!⠀

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Mother’s Day 2019

Along with Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day is a very important day on the florist’s calendar.

Celebrated on the second Sunday in May (May 12th this year), the modern incantation of Mother’s Day as we know it, began in the early 20th Century, when American, Anna Jarvis, held a memorial to honour her late mother in 1908. After campaigning to make Mother’s Day a national holiday, in 1914, president Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday to honour all mothers.

Because flowers are often a symbol of fertility & life, flowers have become a traditional gift for Mother’s Day.

So show your mum how much you appreciate her this Mother Day’s by giving her the gift of flowers!

Bloom College offers gift vouchers for our workshops and courses, so your mum can learn the art of flower arranging for herself!

The Gift of Flowers

According to study completed by the Rutgers university Human Emotions Lab, it was found that flowers create instant delight and happiness, and increase enjoyment and life satisfaction. Specifically, upon receiving a gift of flowers, the female study participants responded with true smiles and reported positive moods that lasted for days. ⁣

The presence of flowers also led to increased contact with family and friends.⁣ ⁣ The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people.⁣ ⁣

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we can’t think of a better gift to show your love!⁣

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FLOWER LOVERS!

The rose is commonly a symbol of love and romance, which is why it is the most popular flower to be given on Valentine’s Day!

Ever wondered where Valentine’s Day comes from? Check out this small article from the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/16945378

Love to all of our Bloom students, florists and budders everywhere!

International Women’s Day 2019

Happy International Women’s Day!⁣

This year’s campaign theme is #BalanceForBetter which promotes a gender balanced world. “From grass roots activism to world wide action”, we can all play a part in creating gender equality for our children’s future and our present right now!⁣

It is so wonderful and rewarding to be part of an industry that supports and promotes women in business, and an entrepreneurial industry that is about spreading happiness to everyone.⁣ Make sure to arrange or buy a bunch of flowers today for your closest lady friends, and celebrate how fabulous it is to be female!⁣

Bloom of the Month – Pansies!

Pansies are an eternal favourite for cool weather blooms!

They like lots of water in well drained soil. They like sun but cooler weather. They are perfect for pots or flower beds & ground cover, as they are surprisingly robust little plants!

Pansy blooms come in a huge variety of colours, from black to white, red to orange to yellow, as well as purple & blue.

This flower derives its name from the French word for thought, pansee. As a result, the pansy is a symbol of thought and thoughtfulness.

Pansies are not commercially grow cut flowers but are widely used in food decoration, as pansies are one of several edible garden flowers! They have a mild minty flavour.

As they have shorter stems, when picked, they are perfect for small ornate vases. Taking up less room, they are beautiful blooms for your nightstand or bathroom sink! They may not last as long as some blooms, but their little faces bring just as much joy!

Tropical Blooms Workshop

Take advantage of the current rattan furniture trend and learn how to create a stunning tropical arrangement at our Tropical Blooms workshop!⁣

Utilise the last of the summer blooms and make summer last all year round by creating contemporary interpretations of this staid classic.⁣

Think St Tropez, think Barbados, think drinking Barcardi cocktails in Cuba!! Book through the link!⁣

This stunning design & 📷 is from the style makers @onekingslane NY

Karl Lagerfeld

R.I.P. Karl Lagerfeld. Love him or hate (his politics), it is undeniable the mark Karl Lagerfeld has left on the fashion design community and arguably, the complete design zeitgeist of the 20th & 21st century.⁣

Always cutting edge but never forgetting the founding principles of Coco Chanel herself, Lagerfeld became Creative Director of Chanel in 1983 up until his death yesterday. ⁣

Lagerfeld’s body of work starting from just age 21 in 1954 is prolific. Here we see Lagerfeld using the beauty of flowers as inspiration for his Chanel SS15 collection. ⁣

Take a moment today to have a look back at some of Lagerfeld’s work and gain inspiration from a designer who was inspired by so much!⁣

Banksia

There are 173 Banksia species, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia. The flower heads are made up of hundreds (sometimes thousands) of tiny individual flowers grouped together in pairs.

The colour of the flower heads usually ranges from yellow to red, browns and orange. Many species flower over autumn and winter so they should be becoming available soon!⁣
Banksia’s are a very rich source of nectar, and indigenous Australians would use them as a sweet boost! Either sucking the nectar straight from the flower or soaking it in water for an energy drink!⁣

Don’t forget about these beauties when creating an arrangement, they add unique colours and textures both with the flower and the leaves!⁣