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Are Roses Going Out of Style?
Before I really get into this topic, I want to start with this little disclaimer: I love roses! If you had asked me my favorite flower...
May
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Bringing Flowers to the Hospital
You've got a loved one in the hospital and you want to bring them something to bring a bit of colour and liveliness to the room. What do...
May
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Product Feature: Hand-Made Cards
During 2020, we started to offer hand-made cards. These cards are made in house, with flowers pressed right here in the shop! I had seen...
May
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Silk or Fresh Wedding Flowers?
I have recently done quite a few consultations for silk wedding flowers. Many brides have booked with silk flowers instead of fresh ones,...
May
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Corsage Confusion?!?
This week I wanted to write about something very relevant for the season! I have been helping many students and parents order their...
May
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Business Milestone - Over 100 Weddings Booked!
WOW! Can I just start with that and really take it in? I started my business at 20 years old in 2017. Now I am 26 and have achieved many...
May
May 5, 20233 min read


Mother's Day - May 14th
Mother's Day is coming up - need a gift idea? While I would LOVE if you ordered a bouquet or arrangement from me, there are many things...
May
Apr 29, 20231 min read


Types of Orchids
There are thousands of different species and genus of orchids out there, but we carry just a handful of those out there. Ones we carry on...
May
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Graduation 2023
After some quick internet searches, I found many sources (including, but not limited to! Seventeen, David's Bridal and Sherri Hill...
May
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Spring Flowers
I wanted to start this post off by asking you a question! Did you know that daffodils and tulips should not go in the same vase?...
May
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Wedding Vendors - Who to Contact and When!
You are engaged - congratulations! Now comes at least 8 months to 2 years of planning, depending on what you are planning for your big...
May
Mar 31, 20232 min read


What is a Florist?
Well, the definition from the Oxford Dictionary would tell you “a person who sells and arranges plants and cut flowers.” Wikipedia will...
May
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Why The Attitude Towards Carnations?
So, since I am in the shop most days, I hear a lot from my customers. I hear which flowers are their favorites, which are their least...
May
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Flower Spotlight: Blue Dendrobium Orchids
When blue dendrobium orchids arrive in the store, they do not stay around for long! These orchids are naturally purple and are tinted...
May
Mar 10, 20232 min read


How to Keep Your Fresh Arrangement Fresher, Longer
Have you received a fresh flower arrangement and been disappointed when it didn't last as long as you expected? Keep reading to get some...
May
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Blog Post #101 - Why I love the Floral Industry
I was thinking of what I should write about for this blog post and I noticed that I have 100 published blog posts! That makes this one...
May
Nov 10, 20223 min read


Blooms by May is Turning Five!
On December 6th of 2017, Blooms by May opened at 9 am in Bonnie Doon Mall. We had just over 700 sq ft, and an owner with 3 years of...
May
Oct 20, 20224 min read


Types of Eucalyptus
Are you aware there are over 700 species of Eucalyptus? Most of them are native to Australia - the koalas love it! Out of all of those...
May
Oct 14, 20222 min read


Bridal Bouquet Ribbon Wraps
So, you want a unique ribbon wrap for your bridal bouquet? You're looking for something more stunning than a basic satin wrap to cover...
May
Oct 3, 20222 min read


Thanksgiving Host(ess) Gifts
Are you the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you see it!) host of Thanksgiving dinner this year? Or are you a guest at a family or...
May
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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