MEET THE FLORIST: CLARE CUMMINGS
In this gorgeous Autumn month of May, we’ll get to know Clare Cummings, a talented floral artist who runs her own floristry studio from her home in Wanneroo, Perth. Clare, who originally heralds from Scotland, has created floral designs for the Ritz and Hyatt in London, worked at the famous Boatshed Market in Cottesloe, WA and now runs her own show with The Flower Girl, her floristry business that caters to weddings and events…
MEET THE FLORIST: Marika Saliba
This month we meet another of the fabulous growers: Marika Saliba of Glenbernie Family Farms. Marika and her husband John found their dream plot of land 16 years ago in Kurmond, located in the Hawkesbury region which they both love and know so well. Since then, this hardworking duo have grown a variety of vegetable crops and grazed cattle. In 2021, they decided to take advantage of Marika’s passion for flowers by establishing Glenbernie Family Farms…
MEET THE FLORIST: HELEN WU
Ah, November! This month sees the glorious blossoming of jacarandas, those magnificent trees that light up the urban landscape with enthusiastic explosions of the most luscious purple-lilac colour you can imagine … they really are a sight to behold! As is the work of our featured florist this month, Helen Wu, owner of Sydney-based floristry studio Lime Tree Bower. Helen has a real way with colour and creates wild and artistic arrangements intended to inspire happiness and bring smiles to the face of her clients.
MEET THE FLORIST: Nikki Ogilvy
Our featured florist this month is Nikki Ogilvy, the ‘flower boss’ of Nikau Flora studio, located in Byron Bay, NSW. Nikki specialises in bespoke bouquets and installations for weddings and local events. With over 20 years of experience in floristry, her designs are a visual representation of the passion she has for flowers and beautiful styling. I love the way Nikki creates floral magic by infusing her work with outside-the-box creativity...
MEET THE FLORIST: EDWARD WEST
Poho Flowers is a Potts Point institution and has gone from strength to strength with Edward West at the helm – so much so that in 2022, Edward opened a second store in Double Bay. Poho’s elegant contemporary floral styling makes it a go-to store for everything from breathtaking bouquets for all occasions to stunning arrangements for weddings, events and corporate spaces. So much beauty!
Meet the florist: ALEKSANDRA KEAST
Aleksandra Keast is a talented botanical stylist who specialises in breathtaking botanical displays for weddings and events. Her arrangements are bountiful and luxurious, and she often creates striking visions in pastel hues – my favourite! – or in a lush kaleidoscope of colour …
MEET THE FLORIST: JANAE PAQUIN-BOWDEN
This month we meet Janae Paquin-Bowden, founder of Fleurs de Lyonville, a micro-flower farm located in the heart of Victoria’s stunning Daylesford and Macedon region. Janae, together with her husband Chris, grow a wide range of magnificent, chemical-free seasonal blooms, from classic cottage varieties such as sweetpeas, dahlias and delphiniums to Australian natives such as waratahs and billy buttons…
MEET THE FLORIST: PETRINA BURRILL
Our first guest for 2024 is passionate gardener and florist Petrina Burrill. Petrina creates beautiful bouquets with flowers that she grows herself, and thrills in sharing the joy that giving blooms generates. As can be seen on Instagram, her garden in spring and summer is just a delight packed with goodness – you can almost smell the flowers through the screen!
MEET THE FLORIST: FIONNA TAMIN
Welcome to October, folks, and hasn’t Spring truly sprung! Everywhere I look there are flowers bursting out in gorgeous, joyous colour that warms the heart and lifts the spirit. As does the work of our featured florist this month, Fionna Tamin from Peony N’ Pearl. Fionna’s passion for flowers and her dedication to her stunning work are palpable. She not only provides tailored services to her clients but also strives to maintain her true focus: creativity…
MEET THE FLORIST: TANYA SHAW
This month we put the spotlight on the colourful yet subtle and dreamy work of Tanya Shaw, founder of Byron Bay floral design studio Oh Flora. Tanya is a talented florist, event designer and wedding planner who creates gorgeous floral arrangements and installations for milestone celebrations all over the world. She is also an educator with a commitment to sharing her knowledge of design and sustainability. I love Tanya’s floaty, airy and romantic styling – somehow, her work always retains an appealing natural look…
MEET THE FLORIST: TEGAN O’BRIEN
I’ve known Tegan since 2017, when I had the pleasure of working on the branding for The Lillipillian, her floral studio. Tegan has an easy-going philosophy and specialises in making epic, fun and stunning arrangements, often paired with evocative mood lighting, for weddings, corporate events and editorial features. In her words, her style is ‘moody and badass with plenty of texture’. What more could you want?! …
Meet the florist: Kowsh Rawson
Kowsh Rawson, founder of Kiko Design, creates inspiring floral styling for events and weddings in Australia and across globe. In 2022, she did one of my favourite arrangements, an extraordinary design of white hydrangeas and roses nestled around a platform which had the spectacular backdrop of Lake Como, Italy…
MEET THE FLORIST: KATE WOODLEY
This month we meet the wonderful Kate Woodley from Two Wild Hands. Kate is a floral designer and event stylist who has had a love affair with flowers since she was a girl. Her incredibly romantic bouquets are a feast for the eyes and heart – her speciality is cvreating arrangements and installations for weddings – and I love her ability to transform a collection of sweet and delicate blooms into floaty and organic designs.
MEET THE FLORIST: Lauren Kennedy
December heralds the hotter days of summer, as well as a season of festivities. And there is no better way to celebrate special events than with the gift of flowers! Our featured florist for this month knows this only too well – Lauren Kennedy of Sydney’s L Flora is an expert at creating stunning floral arrangements and installations for the most cherished and memorable moments of our lives. Her designs simply teem with an abundance of gorgeous blooms.
MEET THE FLORIST: JARDINE HANSEN
Our featured florist this month is Jardine Hansen of Jardine Botanic. Jardine is known for her stunning organic floral designs, often inspired by the landscape that surrounds her home and workplace in Sydney’s iconic Blue Mountains. With an amazing ability to retain her blooms’ natural shapes and flow, Jardine creates bespoke arrangements that display a wonderful spontaneity…
MEET THE FLORIST: MADDY FALVEY
Maddy Falvey is the talented woman behind the gorgeous floral work of Ellebore floral studio. The name ‘Ellebore’ is inspired by Maddy’s favourite flower: the hellebore, known for its delicacy and strength – not unlike Maddy herself! Maddy’s stunning work exudes generosity and celebrates beauty. She believes in letting every bloom have its moment, a philosophy that is amply illustrated in each and every one of her artful arrangements…
MEET THE FLORIST: ALICE SHEPHERD
Alice’s mantra is: ‘Mother Nature is my boss and I respect her greatly’ – and it’s clear that this talented florist does just that. I absolutely love the way Alice designs wildly romantic arrangements in soft, earthy palettes. With her great eye for textures and shapes that create visual depth, her bouquets remind me of an enchanted secret garden …