Day Eleven - Rose 'Blush'

Day Eleven - Rose 'Blush'

These beauties have a white outer layer & the inside of each petal is a beautiful burnt orange colour.

Day Ten - Molucella

Day Ten - Molucella

Commonly known as 'Bells of Ireland', they have apple-green flowers of a bell like appearance.

in the language of love, these represent luck. They are a member of the Mint family.

In Australia & New Zealand they refer to them as Canterbury Bells.

It is often debated as to whether these beauties are a flower or actually a variety of foliage.

They originate from Syria & Eastern Mediterranean Countries. They change their shape depending on where they are in relation to the light.

Day Nine - Lisianthus

Day Nine - Lisianthus 'Picot'

I call it Lisi or Lizzy but it's Latin name is Eustoma.

Their blooms have such a soft, feminine look & they are very long lasting. They are often mistaken for Roses or even Peonies like the double-petalled varieties.

It is pronounced Lizzie-ann-thus.

They are made up of delicate trumpets in shades of white, purple, pink, cream, lilac & bi-colours. They are available all year round.

They are called Lisianthus because this means 'bitter flower' referring to the taste as the flowers were traditionally used in herbal medicine.

Pretty flowers for a pretty little girl.

Way back in December, the 18th to be precise, We created some gorgeous table flowers for a Christening.

We filled Jugs with Lisianthus, Veronica, Tulips, Freesia, Phlox & Hyacinths.

And finished it off nicely with a pink spotty bow.

A received a lovely 'Thank you' card from Hannah & David.

Dear Lisa, Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers you arranged for our daughters Christening on the 18th December. They looked lovely on the tables & were exactly what we wanted! Thank you again, Hannah & David.

Day Eight - Chrysanthemum 'Zivena'

Day Eight - Chrysanthemum 'Zivena'

These are often called Chrysanths or Mums. Us Florists call them Xanths or Blooms. Their Botanical name is Dendranthema.

The name is derived from the Greek words Chrysos (gold) and Anthos (flower), along with the name that the Chinese initially gave them - Mums.

They were first cultivated in China as far back as the 15th Century, it is believed that the flower may have been bought to Japan in the 8th Century. The Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is 'Festival of Happiness' in Japan that celebrates the flower. The flower was later bought to Europe in the 17th century.

In some countries of Europe (e.g France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary & Croatia) Chrysanthemums are symbolic of death & are only used for Funerals or graves. In Australia they are traditionally given to Mothers on Mothers Day.

We always stock these beauties as they are very long lasting & are a big-headed flower so they can look striking with only a small amount.

Wedding of Heather & Joesph 30th December

The second & last Wedding of 2011 for us.

This is the Wedding of Heather & Joesph which took place in between Christmas & New Year. Heather opted for a white & black theme.

Joesph, the Grooms, Buttonhole of a mini Calla Lily, black Viburnum Berries, looped black Bear Grass & Spruce.

The other Buttonholes were a white mini Calla Lily, looped black Bear Grass & Spruce.

The Mum's chose a Corsage for their Handbag.

White mini Calla Lilies, black Viburnum Berries, looped black Bear Grass, Ivy leaves, Spruce & finished with black ribbon.

The Flower Girl held a metal star Wand decorated with a mini white Calla Lily, Berries, looped Grass, Ivy & Spruce.

Finished with trailing black ribbons.

The Bridesmaid's carried a Hand-tied of white Calla Lilies, black Viburnum Berries, looped Bear Grass, looped Aspidistra leaves & finished with black ribbon.

Two Bridesmaid Bouquets.

Bride & Bridesmaid Bouquets.

Heather's Bouquet of white Calla Lilies, black Viburnum Berries, black looped Bear Grass & Aspidistra leaves, Spruce & trailing black grass.

Finished with black ribbon.

Huge congratulations to our last Bride & Groom of the year x

Wedding of Janine 25th November

Time to catch up on the last Weddings of 2011 - seems a very long time ago now though!

First up is the Wedding of Janine, she opted for a simple cream & navy theme using classic cream 'Vendela' Roses.

Buttonholes of cream 'Vendela' Roses with Ivy leaves.

For the Bridesmaids, Janine purchased a pearl & diamante bracelet
which I was able to attach a cream 'Vendela' Rose, Ivy leaves & finished it off with a navy bow.

Not bad for a Primark purchase! ;)

The small Flower Girl held a Wand made from a cream 'Vendela' Rose finished with navy trailing ribbons.

Janine's Bouquet was a tight compact hand-tied Bouquet of cream 'Vendela' Roses.

Diamantes were placed in the centre of a few of the Roses.

Stems were bound with navy ribbon & finished with a brooch provided by the Bride.

Here you can just see the diamantes in the Roses, they will look beautiful when the light catches them.

Huge congratulations to Janine x