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

Loving the Peppercorn

In this arrangement is peppercorn, succulents and mini gum. I love these baby succulents... they are so cute. The mini gum was an after thought but a good one I think.

I made this one in a square vase with my left overs.

Blushing Bride

I made this arrangement for a fundraising event for my hairdresser Ruth at Travis George Hair Lounge in Broadway. They are helping me with a bit of PR at the same time which is very lovely of them so hopefully this attracts some attention for them. This arrangement should last them a while so they will get to enjoy it in the salon too.

Now...Blushing Bride is one of my faves and I am glad it is not around all year (you appreciate it even more when it does come around!). It is available in July/August/September here in Australia (winter/early spring). They are so beautiful and interesting.

Wintery Flowers

Some pretty kale and yellow tulips. Don't they give you that fresh wintery feeling?

Multi Trail Bouquet

This is a multi trail bouquet we made in class. Ahh Pretty. I love the croton leaves.

Flower Club