Sunday 30 December 2012

happy 2013!


a blooming lovely new year to all!!

many thanks to the sydney florists who have allowed me to capture them at work.


their beauty, passion and talent have given me so much inspiration, and joy!

see you all in 2013, for more blooming loveliness!




Monday 17 December 2012

aleksandra, her studio, and a wedding


the studio: aleksandra flowers and botanical styling

location: dural, by appointment only
contact: 0407 784 144
website: aleksandra.com.au
signature style: bespoke loveliness

the florist: aleksandra

number of years in floristry: 5 and a half

best thing about being a florist: working amongst the incredible- nature. being able to hand pick and buy beautifully grown produce from local farms and transform them into another setting.

favourite flower combination: neon orange flowering gum is so extraordinary at the moment. it truly makes my heart sing and its vibrancy reminds me of summer in sydney.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: one of my recent and on going projects is that i arrange flowers weekly for the new qt hotel- an incredible, very stylish boutique hotel. creatively, it's fun and quirky, and very untraditional. so i get to be quite edgy with the floral installations. a nice contrast to the weddings i do.

you are inspired by: colour and instagram (totally addicted) #aleksandradiary.

you are passionate about: the simple things.

the event: a wedding

favourite bridal bouquet combination: quintessentially the peony is the most sought after, but i have to say you can not surpass lily of the valley, gardenia or the magnificence of a magnolia grandiflora.

favourite colour palette for church and reception: love colour!!! it brings a sense of celebraton and fun!

three top tips for successful wedding styling:
-keep it seasonal
-focus on areas where guests will spend the most time
-dont forget soft lighting and candles for ambience 
-and give the bathrooms some floral scented love (whoops that's four!)

best thing about doing wedding flowers: seeing the final result come together, all the creative planning revealed and the sense of achievement. happiness and gratitude from the bride and groom give me great pleasure.

most memorable moment from a wedding you have done flowers for: it's quite rare as i often dont get to see my brides on their wedding day, but getting a sneak peek, watching the bride and her brides maids with their bouquets- walking down the aisle, brings much joy and is such a special moment to witness.

do bridezillas really exist :) i think there's a little bit in every bride!! it's such an emotional time- a stressful, anxious and very exciting time! it's important to enjoy the planning, keep perpective and not to sweat the small stuff.


wondrous things are made, in a shed in dural


a farmer and a florist share a shed


buckets and blooms


i dare you to be happy


pastel and neon love


the florist and her tools


such beauty, made by these


endless possibilities


roses, big and small


aleksandra, flower girl


happily making


all the little things


in her own world


especially for the men


it takes two to tie one


peaches and cream


so much love


bespoke loveliness


travelling prettily


on their way


a welcome sign


not just another day


almost done


ready


a dreamy way to begin


bringing happiness to a room


final touches


better than cake


final touches


prettiest mail box in town


Wednesday 28 November 2012

a blooming lovely christmas


the florists: 

seasonal concepts, my violet, potteround floral design, jodie mcgregor flowers, susan avery flowers and events, dragonfly floral design, red fragrance, matt bisaro floral craftsman, portobello rose, rococo flowers


the event: christmas

one of the most celebrated events of the year, christmas is a time of joyful gatherings; when we decorate our homes, workplace and public spaces. it is a feast for the senses. we eat, drink and surround ourselves with not only the people but also with the things that we love. it is a busy time for florists- making wreaths, garlands, table centre pieces, vase arrangements, custom made trees, selling gifts, wrapping presents, spreading joy! its a very special time.



vintage baubles and christmas trees @seasonal concepts


natural vine wreath @seasonal concepts


fruit and flower feast @my violet


adorable delights @my violet


festive blooms @potteround floral design


decorating the tree @potteround floral design


'australiana' tree with grape vine and gum nuts @potteround floral design


classic combos @jodie mcgregor flowers

seaside inspired @jodie mcgregor flowers


pot of gold @susan avery flowers and events


once a upon a christmas @susan avery flowers and events


hydrangea baubles @susan avery flowers and events


pine cone garland @dragonfly floral design


reclaimed timber tree @dragonfly floral design


christmas pudding @red fragrance....yuuummm :)


red and green styling @red fragrance


sea holly wreath @matt bisaro floral craftsman


slipper orchid wreath @matt bisaro floral craftsman


scandinavian inspired @portobello rose


white christmas @portobello rose


pink poinsettias @portobello rose


christmas bush @portobello rose


celebration @portobello rose


classic christmas @rococo flowers


roses are gold @rococo flowers


roses are gold @rococo flowers


pink and gold @rococo flowers


pink and gold @rococo flowers