Lily Pad Floral Design

02/12/2023

Feeling formal.

02/12/2023

Appreciation gifts finished with a florist touch.

29/11/2023

Sometimes a memory pops up and I am so proud to have been involved in the joy that is love and life. &jamie

09/11/2023

Race day ready 💃

05/11/2023

It is with a truly heavy heart I farewell a lily pad friend.
It was a true honour to have her enter my life. She showed love and care to my entire family during flood recovery, shared stories and invited me to create for her wedding day.
As the pain entered her world she still sparked out her special smile. Her bravery, her care, will never be forgotten.
I send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends and the extensive community she has brought joy to, at this extremely difficult time.
Michelle’s memories will be held closely to my heart , and particularly my children’s hearts, always.

13/10/2023

Dog photo bombs. I had to climb the ladder to get a pic of this one. Not my best photography but you have an idea of the size. This piece was made for a beach wedding and made entirely out of faux flowers for travelling and outdoors

06/10/2023

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Tassell.

A destination wedding that embraced everything love is all about.

Faux bouquet by

06/09/2023

Hello!
It’s been a long time!
Our road is officially repaired and open!
Life changing after two and a half years of bush fire trail detours!
And what better way to ease into life than celebrating at Pink Finns Charity race day today!
The annual race day returns after covid postponement. So we are all looking forward to celebrating support of our community and getting on with life!
Todays head piece is simple, easing back into design, but celebrating flowers. I borrowed my cockatoo friend to display it, as I can’t find my glass head after all this time! I’ve got some warming up to do so bare with me as I adjust.

21/09/2022

A huge thank you to my dear friend Susan ! For providing me with this dream. I’ve wanted to have one in my hands for so long! The Masquerade Kangaroo Paw. It’s real, not dyed! And it’s stunning.
Developed over many years from Australian varieties common in WA. I’ve attached a link if you wish to know more.

https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/about-us/information/news/2887-blue-kangaroo-paw

19/09/2022

Vale E.R II

Queen Elizabeth’s tribute was made of flowers from Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House.

It contained Myrtle, grown from a cutting of the Queen’s 1947 wedding bouquet.
Myrtle is the ancient symbol of happy marriage.

Rosemary, a symbol of Remembrance.

English oak, a symbol of strength and love.

Deep burgundy Scabious, to reflect the royal standard in which it sits.

Scented Pelargoniums, a symbol of good wishes and friendship.

Garden Roses, a symbol of love.

Hydrangea, symbolising Grace, beauty and gratitude.

Sedum, symbolically is representing peace, perseverance and calmness.

Dahlia, symbolises commitment, beauty, kindness.

At the request of the King, it was constructed with no floral foam.

A very fitting, symbolic expression for our longest serving sovereign.

08/09/2022

Farewell Your Majesty

Her favourite flower was the lily of the valley, pictured here in the Buckingham Palace gardens. Lily of the valley featured in Her Majesty’s coronation bouquet and has held special associations since.

06/03/2022

It’s the flood that just keeps coming. As weather sites read that waters are dropping, our section of the world is rising.
Access has made flowers nearly impossible to obtain for over a year now but I have tried my best to keep creating. I just don’t know after this, the flood has further damaged the road and we are feeling defeated.
My love is with my friends and family in the northern rivers who have lost more than I. My support is and will be with everyone we know in the Hawkesbury this has impacted.

26/02/2022

Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine.
It’s hard not to acknowledge the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 from our small corner of the world

23/02/2022

Farewell Elaine. 💗 🌹

21/01/2022

Magnolia Devine.

21/01/2022

This cutting is a offspring originally from a tree of a friend of mine. It hasn’t established roots yet but is in full bloom. Every time I look at, I’ll think of Helen Palmer, always seeing the good in everyone.

15/01/2022

Nature is the painter, I just get to highlight it.

13/01/2022

“Dahlia Denise”
What do you think of her? She’s a country garden queen. Dahlias, scabiosa, Queen Anne’s lace, Billy buttons and a blushing bride.

Always fun to spend the afternoon garden to get some 2022 inspo. All freshly cut onsite and designed by me.

21/12/2021

It’s been a particularly challenging year. My business continues to face challenges after flood damage to our area, and will do so into November next year. Dealing with perishable product is a business maintenance only those who do so can truly appreciate.
Thank you to those who have supported me, and those who continue to boost me up on my hardest days. I’ve now been doing this for over thirty years and this year was the most difficult, and like so many, due to circumstances I can’t control.

I have just finished off over 200 hampers for the Christmas season, and over 35 formal corsages. Which, can you believe I didn’t get one picture of?! What can I say , there was alot going on.
These two hands still try their best to meet requirements.
Thanks for sending me a pic of the most unique colour request for a corsage I had this season.
Thank you to the wonderful team , your commitment to your business community is part of your highly respected reputation.
The last hampers will be delivered out for other clients of ours in the next two days, I highly appreciate your trust in what I create for you and proud to be part of your team representation.
The last of the preserved arrangements will be delivered tomorrow, I hope you all enjoy your holidays and have a safe and wonderful Christmas!

15/12/2021

What a stunning young lady.
Thank you for letting me create for your special year 6 farewell.

This piece was made with a heavier feature piece on top and appropriately sized for the young lady’s age. I was told she wore it all evening, which makes me smile.

14/12/2021

Over the years I have tried to pour heart into any tribute I create. I think they are just as important as any wedding I’ve created, because funerals are for those left behind. Those who knew the life built, the adventures, the memories. Those who will retell stories and keep the lost ones alive long after they are gone.

08/11/2021

Monday home installations. Dining areas that flow with your lifestyle.

03/11/2021

continually providing women with more than a gym . Inspiration and empowerment. I am so honoured to create three of these installations for their new location in Castle Hill. The women I have met via Punch Love have invited me into their homes and their families to create florals with nothing but joy. What an amazing community.

Installations. Wonder what the difference is in a flower display and a piece made by an experienced professional?
First of all, longevity of the actual structure, the depth of design elements and factors that work with the space. The best installations I have witnessed are by seasoned professionals that are use to working on site.

01/11/2021

Place your bets… Melbourne Cup 2021

01/11/2021

Have a wonderful Melbourne Cup Day

10/10/2021

What are you up to today now that restrictions have eased? What are you returning to? What are you looking forward to? I can’t wait to celebrate your weddings with you NSW.
Let’s consider the dogs 🐕 today.
Dogs are going to have some adjusting to do when your not at home 24/7 😆 😝

30/09/2021

https://www.facebook.com/131493736883595/posts/4785001021532820/?d=n

Have you ever seen a blue kangaroo paw before? 💙

Kings Park and Botanic Garden 's lead plant breeder Digby Growns said the stunning new colour was discovered during research into making more disease resistant versions of existing species of kangaroo paws.

"Over about three generations of breeding, one of the progeny came up with a blue flower. I remember walking around the corner of the nursery and seeing it and being totally blown away by it," he said.

"It’s a shorter, lower growing kangaroo paw than most people would be used to, maybe two thirds the size of a normal red and green for instance."

Mr Growns says the blue kangaroo paws would be available for members of the general public to purchase next year through the Friends of Kings Park plant sale.

"This year for the first time we had one that was disease tolerant enough to be able to commercially release, we don’t want to commercially release one that is just going to drop dead. They will be available to the general public in about Autumn next year," he said.

📷 Supplied / Kings Park.

27/09/2021

There’s quite a few reasons why you should buy from a qualified florist. 1. They are experienced with the elements and principles of design 2. Highly experienced in retail, understanding client needs but also, 3. Florists know the names of flowers, the real names. 😝

01/09/2021

Happy Wattle Day! First day of Spring.
Wattle has a symbolism of remembrance and reflection and Spring often associated with optimism, bounty and abundance.
Pic- Australian legendary artist May Gibbs

26/07/2021

I’m not going to play it down. It’s been a 💩 year.
My family and my safety has always been first priority.
When the flood took our road in March, I had to make some serious decisions. Business problem solving always seemed a fun challenge, until it just wasn’t worth sacrificing my own health.
In the 2020 lockdown, I became very busy, sending joy to many. I could easily access farms and safely deliver to those who needed a smile on their face.
In 2021, I am still without a road 18 weeks after the event.
I can not accept flower deliveries as the bush fire trail access is deemed unsafe by many companies. I am not attending flower market, as I have young children and I can not leave them alone. My husband leaves early, his work continues.
My husband has a auto immune condition, I am very cautious of my movement in the community.

Construction on my new workshop also delayed until the road is fixed.
But I’m trying... I’m trying to turn it into a positive.
I’ve been gifted time, time to finally get some Lily Pad goals rolling amongst home schooling. The background work will be one day revealed when these outside issues are fixed by those in the position to fix the challenges.

Thank you for staying with me.

To my brides and grooms, I’m still here, fingers crossed 🤞, hoping your dates are the sunshine at the end of this cloudy time.