by Tara McHugh | Jan 16, 2019 | flowers, garden flowers, local flowers, spring flowers
For me 2018 was a fun year for being creative and flower arranging with materials from my own garden and local Salt Spring Island market flowers. I also took the time to get out my big camera and although my photography is far from perfect it sure beats my iphone...
by Tara McHugh | Feb 16, 2018 | Bridal, bridal bouquet, flowers, garden flowers, local flowers, silk ribbon, trailing ribbon, Uncategorized, Victoria, Wedding, Wedding Venue
Last summer I was honoured to create flowers for a very lovely and beautiful couple from Victoria, British Columbia, who chose to have their wedding day at the Affinity Guesthouse in the picturesque Cowichan Valley. Vancouver Island is filled with so many incredible...
by Tara McHugh | Oct 25, 2017 | Boutonniere, Bridal, bridal bouquet, flowers, local flowers, Victoria
This October elopement took place at a private residence in Victoria, BC. The bride and groom had asked some friends to host the wedding at their home, so it was a beautiful backyard ceremony with only 7 guests. Fall flowers included the ever popular cafe au lait...
by Tara McHugh | Mar 23, 2016 | Boutonniere, Bridal, bridal bouquet, flowers, Uncategorized, Victoria, Wedding, Wedding Venue
Last summer I was honoured to be the florist for a beautiful small wedding at the Villa Marco Polo Inn. As I often tell people, when the subject of wedding venues comes up, this venue is at the top of my list. I love the character and charm of this old home and...
by Tara McHugh | Oct 27, 2015 | Bridal, bridal bouquet, flowers, silk ribbon, styled shoot, Uncategorized, Victoria, Wedding
The following is my first wedding shoot here in Victoria where I personally hand picked all the talented vendors to help bring my vision to life. My inspiration was copper, as we have all seen hundreds of weddings with silver and gold and I was craving something...
by Tara McHugh | Jul 30, 2015 | flowers, garden flowers, Uncategorized
Summer is in full swing and that means my favorite summer flower, the dahlia, is back! I love local dahlias because they come in numerous shapes, sizes, and incredible colors. The cafe au lait dahlia in particular has been very well loved over the last few years in...