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 21, 2018 | Boutonniere, Bridal, bridal bouquet, farm wedding, garden flowers, local flowers, spring flowers, Victoria, Wedding, Wedding Venue
This wedding at the Sea Cider Farm on Vancouver Island was such a pleasure to work on. The bride gave me a lot of creative freedom which I am always thankful for. When creating these wedding day florals I was mostly inspired by the words in one of her first emails...
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 | Feb 1, 2018 | Bridal, farm wedding, garden flowers, local flowers, salt spring island, Wedding, Wedding Venue
This was my first wedding on Salt Spring Island since moving here in August 2017. I couldn’t have been more happier with the experience of working at Bullock Lake Farm. It was picture perfect, from the towering trees at the ceremony site, to the outdoor long...
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...
by Tara McHugh | May 8, 2015 | Floret Farm, garden flowers, Uncategorized
The seasonal flower alliance was started by Erin of Floret Flower Farm. It is all about playing with flowers that are local and in season. In past years she has had people and fans post links of their seasonal arrangements to her blog. But this year all you have to do...
