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.



timeless style


casual elegance


whimsical


little green wonders


many shapes and textures


all the pretty blooms


the red corner


the lush corner


home, gorgeous, home


a delightful cluster


lavish details


weddings, parties, expert


stripes and star


every shape and every size


a wedding beckons


of brides and grooms


it's the season to be wed
















Sunday 16 September 2012

buds and bowers and jj



the shop: buds and bowers

location: 377a crown st. surry hills
contact: 02 9361 4015
website: budsandbowers.com
signature style: natural and textured

the florists: jj

number of years in floristry: 12

best thing about being a florist: being creative.

favourite flower combination: cymbidium orchids are my favourites.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for: a japanese themed event for a cosmetics company which included cherry blossoms and phaleonopsis orchids.

you are inspired by: my mum and nature.

you are passionate about: the business of buds and bowers.


blue skies and sunny blooms


poppy love


precious ones


little hanging gardens


sculpted beauties


shades of spring


pinky goodness


lush in red


jj's favourites


texture on texture


an eye for unique detail


wonderful in green


a succulent line up


divine


natural and textured


nature's curves


happiness and hard work


Sunday 9 September 2012

bloomey's and janet & nelson


the shop: bloomey's

location: 65 bayswater rd, kings cross
contact: 02 9360 1788
website: bloomeys.com.au
signature style: simply beautiful

the florists: janet and nelson

number of years in floristry:
janet- 30
nelson- 30

best thing about being a florist:
janet- there is no better product on the planet.
nelson- touching people's lives.

favourite flower combination: 
janet- favourites change with the season- love it all. it is about texture and form and colour tones that work for me.
nelson- changes all the time.

most memorable event/occasion you have done flowers for:
janet- too many to name. we are fortunate to meet people at a time in their lives when they are expressing their love- a wedding, a celebration of any kind, even a farewell to a loved one. it is a privilege to be a creative element in these moments.
nelson- too numerous to mention.

you are inspired by:
janet- all beautiful things-buildings, fabric, jewellery, art, music, and the master craft of all, nature.
nelson- the seasons.

you are passionate about:
janet- not allowing my ego to get in the way of the product. flowers and foliage do all the talking- not me.
nelson- evolving gardens.



the bloomey's team- together, 60 years of florist experience between them


an enchanting room


full of charm


sun blessed


pretty pots, pretty blooms


stunning sculpted tables


'forgive & forget' -  giraffe illustration by michael commerford


a subtle stroke


a grand gesture


stately details


a gentleman


a lady


timeless


janet


nelson


sublime