In the quieter summer months, we have had some fun trying new techniques for bridal bouquets. Inspired by Rene van Rems‘ new book, Rene’s Bouquets for Brides, we created these stylish designs: This took quite some time, as lily petals were glued in concentric circles to form one large “flower.” The handle is made of […]
Wedding Flowers for the End of Summer
It was our pleasure to design flowers for Josh and Amy’s wedding at Jarvis Street Baptist Church. What a beautiful day it was! There was a casual-yet-sophisticated theme to the day. The bride and groom have great taste, and helping them make the wedding reflect their vision was our goal. The flowers were to look […]
It’s All About Design
Two of Martin’s staff members recently attended the fabulous Symposium of AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers). It was held from July 4 to 9th in San Francisco. The theme of the event was IMAGINE: DREAM. CREATE. SHARE. Leading floral designers from around the world showed their current style in front of an audience that […]
Two Sweet Flower Deals for Summer
The weather is beautiful in the Toronto area this July. We’ve had lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. While that’s really good news for those lucky people on vacation at the cottage, it’s also good news for flower lovers. Two types of flowers are looking especially gorgeous right now. First we have Gerberas. They are […]
New Large Bloom Orchid Plant
The Farm is coming to the City
We’re looking forward to the first Farm Fest in the Junction! Do your children think that milk and eggs come from the grocery store? Have they ever seen a real goat or chicken? The Junction BIA is hosting a children’s educational event on July 23rd. Kids will be able to meet real Ontario farmers and […]
Prom Corsages and Boutonnieres
It’s prom and graduation time! What is the finishing touch for a well-dressed partygoer? The flowers, of course! Our designers have been crafting beautiful corsages for young grads this week. The girls prefer wrist corsages, on either velcro or pearl bracelets. Some like a little bling, like tiny silver, gold or irridescent gems to make […]
Soft and Pretty Flowers
Astilbe is a fluffy-looking flower that is growing in gardens south of Toronto at this time of the year. It’s a perennial that should make an appearance in neighbourhood gardens in the next few weeks. Like lilacs and peonies and lily of the valley, the season for these flowers is short. We absolutely love to […]
Tall, beautiful and blue
Is the FTD LivingSocial Coupon saving you money?
Of course, people love to save money. And group coupons are a hot new way to do it! But the promotion from FTD.com and LivingSocial for Mother’s Day leaves something to be desired. This article by Cathy Rulloda explains that you will actually save .99 by using the $20 coupon. That’s ninety-nine cents! Because FTD.com […]
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