Lets start with something: we’ve committed to these principles

A few weeks ago, I started sharing more about what sustainability in floristry means to the business and how we plan to better support the environment while designing beautiful florals for our clients. Having briefly mentioned the 4 principles the business is committed to following (outlined by the Sustainable Floristry Network), I wanted to provide […]

Love Ablaze

A bride and Groom stand in full length image, side by side, looking at each other smiling. The bride has deep red hair and a long ivory gown. The groom wears an oatmeal coloured suit and white shirt. They stand in an outdoor setting, on a sandy path

It was during a surprise trip to the Bay of Fires in stunning Tasmania, to celebrate the couples 10th year in love,  that Matt proposed to Georgia.  They had holidayed in the exact same spot years earlier, and it was during that camping  trip that Matt decided he wanted Georgia to be his wife. The […]

Wedding Flowers Behind the Scenes: Costs and Why

A LOT OF WORK HAPPENS BEFORE THE BIG DAY, AND A LOT OF WORK HAPPENS ON THE DAY! But what does that look like exactly? We don’t expect our couples to just know  about all of the work that goes into executing a perfect wedding day, but it is important to understand a bit about […]

Repurposing Your Wedding Flowers With Purpose

You’re planning your beautiful wedding, and so much thought, time, and money has gone into making it perfect. But have you thought about how to get the most out of your wedding florals? Flowers are a premium product, and expertly designed arrangements can be a significant investment. Let’s explore some creative and completely achievable ways […]

How To Have a Sustainable Wedding

What floral practices can contribute to a more sustainable wedding or event? If sustainability and the environment is important to you and the planning of your event, the first and most important action you can take is finding vendors who share your values. Some great resources to start are The Sustainable Floristry Network and Mindfully […]

Why Sustainable Floristry Matters To Us

Sustainable Floral Design

What is sustainable floristry In short, sustainable floristry is a commitment to learn more, share knowledge, remove unsustainable practices, prioritise the health of the environment and people, respect the materials used, and reduce the environmental footprint. When did sustainability become so important to our business? If I think back and remember when I first became […]

Sustainability in Practice

A large floral design, lots of Australian native foliage, sits on the corner of a fire place mantle

How do we put it all into practice? Floral foam is not the only issue we need to tackle when we look at improving sustainability in floristry. As a fellow floral wrangler once said to me, floral foam is like a gateway drug to sustainability, and it’s true, it was the launching pad of my […]

‘Sustainability is about asking a lot of questions, all of the time!’ –  Q&A with Botany florist and owner, Ellen Douglas

A woman with long red hair stands at the right side of the frame, facing the left. She wears a long terracotta coloured jacket and white pants, she is smiling and looking downward at a dried floral arrangement she holds. The flowers are dried grasses, with earthy toned dried straw flowers, in yellows, and oranges. There is also dried hydrangea and thistle.

It’s crazy to think that in an industry known for working with natures own beauty, the promotion of sustainability is not widespread. With a commitment to sustainable floristry comes the desire to find our florist friends striving for the same positive outcomes, our fellow champions in the flower fields, the wielders of stems, the cheerleaders valiantly cheering us on with foliage pom poms.

An August Love story

A wedding couple kiss, standing in the centre of their wedding party, to the right is the bridesmaids, three, dress in long silk olive dresses, in front of the bride stands a young flower girl. The groom stands to the left of the bride and three grooms men and a page boy are wearing black and white suits. the wedding party have turned heads to watch the couple kiss

Take a look at Christine and Stephen’s August wedding at the Queen Victoria Building’s Tea Rooms in Sydney. The European-inspired space got a touch of warmth with cream, apricot, blush, and ochre tones, creating a charming cottage garden atmosphere.

What She Did Next- In Bloom

Have you always dreamed of doing something creative? But you’re not sure how to turn that into a career?