Christmas Wreath

Made a 25cm willow wreath and added fairy lights, doda vine, and succulents. I soaked the willow branches in water for about 5-10 mins which softened it enough to bend into shape:

Would love to here what decorations you are using for Christmas this year. Don't be shy, write a comment!

It's Christmas!

I have now made my christmas tree... I have ceramic and cane decorations with a few warm fairy lights. Also bought a log and decorated it with orchids and vines... plus put a few candles in the middle... I love it so much I can't stop looking at it. Next year will need to be a real tree I think. We have a bub on the way and I can't disappoint the little fella... maybe he will like my pseudo trees:

Got a few chrissy clients so i'll post the final products when they're done!



Lilies, Lavender & Tropical!

As much as I love lilies, I don't think I want to look at them for a while - they are in season... and in abundance. Clients love them but there a other wonderful arrangements to be made!

 Here are some new belly vases I bought for Flower Club with some lovely tropicals:

 Lavender... smell so amazing... I actually think the dried lavender I have is from this time last year - It dries so well.

Some Flower Club Arrangements

Hydrangea's and Peony Wedding

This was my sister's wedding and we both went to the markets to pick out the flowers 2 days before the wedding. She wanted Hydrangea's and Peonies:

 Here are some pics I took on location:

My poor hubby had to deliver these vases for me (they weren't light) as I was in the bridal party. We had no idea it was 49 steps up to the reception room!

White Lily Wedding

I had 6 hand tied boouquets, 1 floral foam posy (for the bride), 2 hair circlets, and 2 baskets. They were very fiddly to work with but turned out pretty! 

Note: Lilies are currently in season (Aus. Spring) so they are huge at the moment. was lucky enough to get some average size ones this week.

Purple and White David Austin Wedding

Family Wedding! This wedding would have had the most stressful lead up so far. The brided wanted Peonies however due to the cold weather dragging out into Spring this year they aren't available. Luckily, David Austin's had just (and I mean just) come in to season. They are a garden rose with the most amazing smell:

Dad and Baby:

The Bridesmaids, Flowergirl and proud Father of the Bride:

The reception room was filled with the smell of David Austin Roses, Sweetpea, and Freesia's. All were very happy on the day! Yay Success!

Red and White Wedding

Here are some photo's from a wedding I did 23 October 2010

MIA

I have a lot of updating to do and now that i'm on holidays I can do just that! I've been feeling sorry for myself the last few months - lying on the couch - feeling sick. I'm currently 13 and a 1/2 weeks pregnant.

I've now finished my floristry course and have a bit more time to get 'stuff' done..

watch for my new updates!

Making the most of the Daphne

I had to share the beautiful scent of the Daphne with my flower club friends... here are some of the designs for this week:

Winter Wedding

My Cousin's wedding this weekend was a beautiful afternoon wedding... finished nice and early which was perfect as I was a little tired by the end of it. Here are some pictures:

Corporate and Weddings

In class this week we made a hand tied custome bouquet with a wire frame and a formal linear arrangement in floral foam:

The handtied:

This is a formal linear arrangment in floral foam. I loved making this one. When I get my vase back that will fit the bowl I arranged it in, I will take some nicer photo's.

Cake Topper made as one piece and balanced on top of the cake. Its similar to making a fully wired bouquet but quicker and alot smaller!!:

Daphne: The Most Beautiful Smelling Flower

Daphne is by far (in my book anyway) the most amazing smelling garden shrub flower. It has a strong sweet smell that fills the air around it.

This is what it looks like:

Country of Origin: Western China

Availability: Mid to Late Winter (May - July in Australia) although I got some today (Early August. I didn't really seen much of it over the winter.

As much as I wanted to eat it this morning, it is actually poisonous if eaten.

Term 4!

Today was the first day of our last term. only 8 weeks to go now!!... First we made a hand tied formal linear bouquet. They are meant to go into a vase. I was quite happy with how this turned out:

This is 'take one' of the formal linear asymmetrical bowl. I made it a little flat backed so when I got it home I moved some of my placements:

This is take 2:

I think i'm going to like this term.

I think I have an obsession for bargin vases... got to love a two for one deal.

Blog Flower Wedding Advice - Nancy Liu Chin - Top Floral Event Designer: Real Brides: DIY Part One

I found this blog which is really helpful. There are so many articles on business and floral design. Just wanted to share this article in particular about a bride who wanted to do her own flowers. I found it relevant to me as I have had some people wanting to do their own wedding flowers and have asked me for tips. This brides DIY story I find is typical of a busy bride who wanted to do their own flowers.

Blog Flower Wedding Advice - Nancy Liu Chin - Top Floral Event Designer: Real Brides: DIY Part One

Purple Paradise

Today in class we had to make a beach theme using the flowers and vases provided:

We also made a pomander ball. With the left over's, I made below Chrysanthemum's in a vase, and some orchids in a fish bowl vase (And, thanks to Maya for testing out the longevity of the pomander ball!):

Note to self: Do not put too many tea lights in a fishbowl vase especially if close to the top. Yeah you guessed it - Crack!!

Peachy

How beautiful are these roses:

We were discussing in class what colour these are and we decided they were a peach colour. they are huge and do look a bit like peaches. These would go really well at a wedding or on a reception desk.

Red & White

I got a new lens for my camera this week and i love it. it really picks up a shallow depth of field. check it out:

I love the peppercorn but it can get a little sticky to work with.

And i'll leave you with little pic of my dog taken with the new lens... isn't she cute?

Last Assessment Day for the Term