Choosing the right wedding venue for your special day is one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make when planning your wedding. Finding a venue that fits your budget and matches the theme and style of your wedding will mean that you are already part-way to getting your perfect theme. Here are 7 tips to help you choose the right wedding venue: 1. Look at venues that align with your vision This may seem obvious but only seek out those places that will match with your dream idea. If you are into modern spaces you can discover unique places like art galleries or warehouses. Or if you are ..read more

So you have received a beautiful bouquet of flowers – now what do you do? People ask me all tte time what is the best way for them to look after their flowers,   to get the most out of your bouquet please follow these steps: First and foremost find a vase or container that is the  right shape for the bouquet   Ensure the vase is clean Fill a clean vase with fresh, room temperature water. Take your flowers out of the packaging, but do not cut the brown bind string wrapped around the stems yet. Our tissue paper, cellophane and wet wrap are all eco-friendly, biod ..read more

Phalenopsis orchids are beautiful plants, native to India, China and Southeast Asia. The plants grow thick leaves, with elegant, arching blooms that can last for months on end when cared for properly. Watering your orchid is simple, however excessive watering will rot the roots of your orchid. To water your orchid, gently remove your plant from its pot and hold it under the tap for around 15 seconds. Allow your orchid to drain completely. Even leave it to drain for five minutes to ensure the roots are completely drained. Your plant’s roots will look dry, but don’t worry, it has had enough wat ..read more

We all love fresh, scented bouquets. They brighten up any home, office or work environment. But all too soon our flowers bloom, wilt then die. As part of our sustainable business practices we’re sharing our florists tips for ways you can make a difference to the environment, while still enjoying your beautiful bouquets. Florist Tip – Don’t Overfill the Vase It’s a common misconception that more is better. Sometimes less is better. When you receive your next beautiful flowery delivery, first ensure that your vase is clean. Now, put just a couple inches of water at the bottom of your vase ..read more

As florists, we love flowers! We love creating beautiful bouquets and extraordinary designs that make you inhale with delight and exclaim “WOW” with amazement! But we’re also very mindful of our impact on the environment. Floristry as an industry contributes to large amounts of plastic waste dumped in landfills, the use of toxic chemicals and the production of high carbon emissions. That’s why we do things differently. As members of the Sustainable Tourism Network, we join in the vision of reducing our carbon footprint on Aotearoa. We’re committed to the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle ..read more

Back for 2020, our much-loved annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop is back! The store features a beautiful range of hand-crafted Christmas wreaths and table centre pieces available for purchase. These lovely Christmas decorations are ideal for decorating your home, office or as gifts for families and friends. Products can be purchased at any time and delivered any time – last date for delivery 20th December. The shop is open from 16th November at 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday, closing on Friday 20th December. However as we do close periodically when setting up venues, it is best to make an appoint ..read more

Do you want to learn how to make your own beautiful Christmas wreaths? Bring your friends and join us for a fun and informative wreath making workshop. We teach you every element of proper wreath making – including a perfect mix of old fashion techniques, combined with our own best principles. By the end of the class you will have created a magnificent design and learnt strong skills to last a lifetime. Morning tea or supper is included, along with all materials. Classes limited to 6 persons. Group bookings of 6 people receive a $15 discount per person. Available Dates and Times November 25 ..read more

Back for 2019, our Christmas Pop-Up Shop is now open. The store features a beautiful range of hand-crafted Christmas wreaths and table centre pieces available for purchase. These lovely Christmas decorations are ideal for decorating your home, office or as gifts for families and friends. Products can be purchased at any time and delivered any time – last date for delivery 21st December. The shop is open from 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday, closing on 23rd December. It is best to make an appointment to view to avoid disappointment ..read more

We were thrilled to be again chosen to help create florals for the annual Cup and Show Week in Canterbury this year. Our team of stylists loved creating gorgeous green and red themed feature pieces for Lindauer – the fresh lilies, freesias and jasmine just smelled so divine. The stunning brightly coloured flower wall was a popular photo backdrop. Our team loved being right next to the bubbles! We also created a variety of hair flowers, hat flowers, corsages, buttonholes and handbag flowers. The lovely After Party flower wall featured bold red, white and yellow flowers with a lovely g ..read more

We were thrilled to be again chosen to help create florals for the annual Cup and Show Week in Canterbury this year. Our team of stylists loved creating gorgeous green and red themed feature pieces for Lindauer – the fresh lilies, freesias and jasmine just smelled so divine. The stunning brightly coloured flower wall was a popular photo backdrop. Our team loved being right next to the bubbles! We also created a variety of hair flowers, hat flowers, corsages, buttonholes and handbag flowers. The lovely After Party flower wall featured bold red, white and yellow flowers with a lovely g ..read more