by Tara McHugh | Jun 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
My latest floral installation at a retail clothing store here in Victoria featured some gigantic anthuriums. I don’t know if I have ever seen such big flowers. For this particular job I need to use long lasting flowers, so I quite often use orchids. But...
by Tara McHugh | Jun 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Remember when you were young, and your grandmother would float a garden rose in a rose bowl? I love enjoying one bloom for it’s own beauty and perfection. Not to mention it’s easy! Try putting it somewhere special that you will see it numerous times...
by Tara McHugh | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
It was recently my mother-in-laws birthday. I wanted to do up some flowers for the dinner table which I knew she would appreciate as she is a avid gardener and plant lover. My neighbor has a this spectacular bush ( I think it is some kind of butterfly bush) which...
by Tara McHugh | Jun 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Finally summer has arrived here in Victoria and the gardens are full of glorious blooms! Peonies, iris, poppies and rhododendrons to name a few. Here are a few shots from my garden…. ...
by Tara McHugh | Jun 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Not all flowers pair well with orchids. I enjoy mixing orchids with roses because I think it helps to make the rose not so traditional. And, I also think of both of them as quite luxurious. This past week, I provided flowers for a 40th wedding anniversary dinner party...