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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!⁣

Big Bouquet Workshop – Collingwood

Our Port Melbourne Big Bouquets workshop is SOLD OUT but we still have spots left for our Collingwood workshop on July 4th!⁣

Master the art of the large bouquet. Places are filling fast so don’t miss out! Book through the link in our bio!⁣

ABIA Wedding Industry Awards Finalist!

We couldn’t be more proud of Bloom College teacher Alyssa and her business partner and bestie, Rosie for being finalists in the ABIA 2019 Wedding Industry Awards!⁣

And with bouquets like this we’re not surprised!⁣

Congratulations to @thriveflowers!⁣

Career Change Course INFO Night

Come and join us at Bloom College HQ for a FREE information session on Thursday, May 16th @ 6pm.⁣ ⁣

Meet Yvette and Team Bloom, and find out everything you need to know about this life changing course.⁣ ⁣

If you have been dreaming of a career change into floristry this year, the Bloom College Career Change Course will guide you with confidence on your new flower journey.⁣ ⁣

Register through the link here!

Queen Anne’s Lace!

Today’s Bloom focus is the beautiful Queen Anne Lace!⁣

Part of the carrot family is it sometimes known as Wild Carrot, Bird’s Nest or Bishop’s Lace.⁣

Coming in green,white and chocolate it is a delicate yet full flower that can add intricacy and texture to any arrangement!⁣

As it grows in fields and is a wild flower, it’s perfect for the wild & free flowing arrangements that are trending right now!⁣

It’s also one of Bloom teacher Alyssa’s favourite blooms!⁣

 

The Cotton Plant

What an amazing plant is the cotton plant?!⁣ ⁣

Planted in summer to bloom around early autumn, it is not actually the flower of this plant that we most covet, but the fluffy white fibres that burst out of what is called the cotton boll.⁣ ⁣

The flower initially grows on top of the boll and only lasts about 3-4 days before withering and dropping off. The boll then begins to ripen in the sun and the fibres inside begin to expand, bursting out of the boll to create a most fascinating and beautiful natural resource.⁣ ⁣

Cotton stems seem to come in and out of fashion but are particularly popular arranged alone in a beautiful vase. I am going to try and find some arrangements using this stunning flora to inspire us all!⁣

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!

FLASH 6TH BIRTHDAY SALE!

To celebrate Bloom College’s 6th birthday we are having a 2 for 1 SALE on all workshops!

Book in for 2 workshops – the same or different – for the price of 1! That means you can attend two different workshops of your choice or split the cost with a friend and attend together. Or surprise a loved one with a gift!

The SALE will run from Thursday 14th of March to the end of Sunday 17th, so get in early as each workshop has limited spaces.

As an added BONUS, each booking will enter a draw to win free tickets to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show!

Check out all of our amazing workshops available throughout the year by clicking the link below, and enter code BLOOMTURNS6 in the coupon section at check out to receive the 2 for 1 discount!

 

 

*Coupon code available for single workshops only. Does not apply to Flower Basics 1 & 2, Career Change Course, Studio Days, Workshop Gift Vouchers or any online courses.

**Refunds are not available once purchased as per our Terms & Conditions and bookings are non transferable.

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!