Flowers are a beautiful way to express sympathy and to honour those we have lost. In a previous post, we mentioned custom funeral bouquets and thought perhaps it is time to add some new photos. This first arrangement is just beautiful. A construction worker died, and his heartbroken co-workers pitched in to send a tribute. They […]
A Very Special Wedding
Making wedding flowers is a highlight of floral design. Working with a bride who loves flowers is a treat, and working with a young lady who we already know and love is even more special. (Caroline helps us out occasionally in the shop at Mothers Day or Christmas.) Today we’re featuring the wedding of Caroline […]
Living Out Loud with Flowers
If you’re sending flowers to someone, it’s a good idea to think about what their personality is like. That may give you a clue about flower choices. For instance, look at this pair of arrangements our floral designers have created for Spring/Summer 2013. Can you visualize the right person to send them to? Laugh Out […]
So Stylish, They Belong in a Magazine
Not every mother’s heart is won by pink and mauve. So here’s a modern looking pair of arrangements. Eclectic ME605 Looks like it was featured on Pinterest:) Here we have used white disbud chrysanthemums (also known as commercial mums). Bright Circus roses, a colourful pincushion protea and yellow craspedia are added and enhanced with greens. […]
Mother’s Day Floral Designs – Part Two
This time we will look at some very soft and pretty designs in pink, cream and mauve. Soft Palette ME603 This is an artistic bouquet in classic feminine colours. We have used Geraldine roses, fragrant mauve freesia and white hydrangea with accents of mauve statice and cream carnations. The container is a distressed-look white […]
Mother’s Day Flower Arrangements for 2013
Twice each year we introduce some new floral designs to our Martin’s Exclusives catalogue. Our Spring & Summer arrangements are released just in time for Mothers’ Day. Let’s look at the lineup for 2013! Pink Patina ME601 This is our most substantial, premium design. It features Antique Hydrangea imported from Ecuador – it is […]
Admin Professionals Gift Ideas
Administrative Professionals week will be April 22-27 this year. Formerly known as Secretaries Week, this holiday honours the ones who check the details, dot the I’s and keep the calendars coordinated. Some offices celebrate the week, others just the day – Wednesday, April 24th. Here are a few suggestions to make your office a happier […]
A Mystical, Fantastical Floral Tree
One of the most welcome signs of spring to come to Toronto is Canada Blooms, the garden and floral show held at the Direct Energy Centre. With beautiful gardens, informative seminars, fun demonstrations and competitions, it’s a lovely way to spend a snowy day. For Toronto florists, the Professional Florists Gallery is especially interesting. So […]
Open House at Martin’s – lots of fun!
Our annual Open House was last Saturday, December 1st. It was a fun day, catching up with customers who have known us for years and meeting folks who are new to the neighbourhood. The store looked absolutely beautiful. Here are some photos: First the outside: And inside: On the opposite side, all reds: Here is […]
Flowers for Thanksgiving
It’s been a busy few days in the shop as we’ve been preparing Thanksgiving arrangements. Whether for homestyle dinners, nursing homes or fancy banquets, we have been making tasteful fall designs. Let’s begin the photos: We love this photo – Susan had the inspiration to shoot it in the back lane. Who knew it […]
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