Wednesday, 14 November 2012

lindy and the village flower merchant


the shop: the village flower merchant

location: 1/107-109 harris st pyrmont
contact: 02 9552 2500
signature style: quaint village charm

the florist: lindy

number of years in floristry: 3

best thing about being a florist: being surrounded by beautiful things all day, and how the beauty  changes with each season. i also love watching my wonderful team of florists create fabulous arrangements.

favourite flower combination: hydrangea and peonies.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: my daughter's 5th birthday- the girls made floral wreaths for their hair. we had pretty, girly flowers everywhere. 

you are inspired by: my 10 year old daughter, mia and my 6-year old, evie, and the amazing floral creations they come up with from the freebie bunches they get from the growers at the flower markets.

you are passionate about: family, friends, fabulous flowers.



charming in the village


colour love


smile worthy selection


opening soon


lindy's favourite combo


sweet williams, stems and blooms


hand-tied bouquet


flower merchant


beauty is grace


picturesque


quirky finds


dried and dashing


vintage love


crateful of delicate


swirling daintily


some kind of beautiful


Monday, 5 November 2012

the sydney flower market


the location: sydney flower market

location: parramatta road, sydney markets
website: sydneymarkets.com.au

the many roller doors that take you inside the sydney flower markets open at 5 am. most days, florists from all over sydney arrive here before sunrise, ready to stock up for the day's trading. with over 150 sellers displaying row upon row of fresh blooms and florists from as far away as regional sydney, all jostling to find the day's best buys, this place buzzes with great energy. it is an assault to all the senses, in the most beautiful way. it is easy to see why many florists are inspired by the markets- it's produce, and its passionate growers. wondrous things are everywhere- in all shapes, colours and scents. the hustle and bustle is over within a couple of hours, as busy florists, having craftily packed their trusty vans with the days finds, each drive off to their shops, unpack and start to make their own kind of beautiful.


before sunrise


blooming lovely


the calla lily man


start of the day


safely tucked in


a riot of colours


andrew from seasonal concepts, with an armful of pretties


it's not all about the flowers


an artist's muse


orchids, orchids, orchids


orchid alley


arm candy


after monet


tall, taller, tallest



flowers and numbers


the stems are gorgeous too!


avenue of 'natives'


softer shades of the bush


potted varieties


my kind of elegant


martin from potteround and his find of the day


the leaves are pretty too!


boxed and twisted


tropical calling


christmas is coming


two men, a van and lots of roses


little treasures


7 am


tis the season to be pretty


colour matching


martin from potteround with his trolley of goodies


charlie from red fragrance delighted with her morning finds




the trusty van


packed and boxed, ready for the shop


what a beautiful view