Autumn is here!

Autumn is here!

The cooler weather, rain and fog have all arrived here in Victoria.  Although, it was nice to have the sun shining for our first day of fall. Yes, fall has arrived which means our selection of flowers is slowly dwindling. What I do love about fall and winter is...
Summer bouquet – Hydrangea and Scabiosa

Summer bouquet – Hydrangea and Scabiosa

Blue Hydrangea, lilac Freesia, and pale purple Scabiosa make up this bride’s bouquet for a lovely summer garden wedding. The Abkhazi Garden is an exquisite heritage home and garden located in Victoria, British Columbia.  It is internationally famous for its...
Flowers at Home

Flowers at Home

I often take my kids to the library. My three year old loves books and her 11 month old brother loves climbing on the chairs.Lately I have been wandering sections that interest me, like gardening, cooking, interiors, floral design,  and have found some great...
Floating Flowers

Floating Flowers

To me there is nothing more simple than floating a few blooms in water. Dahlias and Mums are two of my favourites, but experiment with what you have in your garden. Some will last longer than others as petals can become water logged. Some people think mums are a bit...