blooming lovely

Monday, 8 October 2012

dragonfly floral design and lisa

the shop: dragonfly floral design

location: 105 newland st, bondi junction

contact: 02 9387 3299

website: dragonflyfloraldesign.com.au

signature style: rustic coastal lush

the florist: lisa

number of years in floristry: 7

best thing about being a florist: everyday brings something different. and the seasonal changes make it constantly interesting.

favourite flower combination: i love textural combinations, to include berries of some kind with lovely and lush foliages.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: a big budget event where the clients gave me complete creative license, which meant i could incorporate my love of monochromatic- all white flowers, lush foliages, textural elements such as bark, logs, moss and rustic accessories like old crates.

you are inspired by: mother nature! anything with a rustic patina, industrial, reclaimed, repurposed items. also interior design magazines.

you are passionate about: my business. collecting and sourcing rustic oddities. and my gorgeous partner.

colour your world

bohemian rhapsody

textured stars

indigenous

spun and tied

what's your favourite?

no straight lines

by the sea

living beautifully

tropical island calling

simple joys

spring in a bunch or two

the colours of happy

dotty does it

spring in a bunch or two or three...

spring is here

Monday, 1 October 2012

seasonal concepts and andrew

the shop: seasonal concepts

location: 122 redfern st, redfern

contact: 0430 044 383

website: seasonalconcepts.com.au

signature style: a sensory delight

the florist: andrew

number of years in floristry: 20

best thing about being a florist: working with beautiful 'things' that dont answer back plus witnessing the joy received when you get it right.

favourite flower combination: there are many...any flower/foliage combination that sculpturally 'sing'. at the moment....a bucket full of waratahs.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: there area two- the first was the art of flowers at government house and the second was dressing observatory hill for crown prince frederick and the princess mary of denmark.

you are inspired by: colour, shape, texture and all the other elements of successful sculpture...including simplicity.

you are passionate about: like most people working with flowers, i'm passionate about nature and the many forms and textures that she produces. i'm also passionate about engaging the senses and being true.

a destination

time made lines

once upon a time

i remember when

lovingly

'delight the eye, cheer the heart'

keeping house

a place like no other

soaring

my impression of an artist

the art of display

artist in residence

no ordinary place

inside the jewellery box

many stories to tell

nature's curves and curls

wall to wall

a most elegant end

Monday, 24 September 2012

susan avery and susan

the shop: susan avery

location: 59 jersey road, woollahra

contact: 02 9363 1168

website: susanavery.com

signature style: exquisite elegance

the florist: susan

number of years in floristry: 40

best thing about being a florist: flowers and events decorating are my passion, both my line of work and my hobby. i love being creative 24/7.

favourite flower combination: natural, elegant, unforgettable avery. exquisite colour/textural combinations- each one a work of art.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: dalai lama, on several occasions.

you are inspired by: nature- so many colours, shapes and textures.

you are passionate about: my family- husband, 2 children and our dog, and my extended family. my flowers/decorating work. and travelling for inspiration.