Anthuriums & Calla Lilies

Anthuriums & Calla Lilies

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...
Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl

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...
Pink rhododendrons

Pink rhododendrons

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...
In my Garden – June

In my Garden – June

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….                    ...
Red roses and aranda orchids

Red roses and aranda orchids

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...