Peaseblossoms Flowers

10/29/2024

Not ready to leave the vibes quite yet...

When thinking about your door- give some consideration to your door colour, your exposure, if you will have something seasonal or seasonal transitional ( aka- when weather can't decide what season it is) and if you trust your neighbors. Making wreaths for our environment instead of something from BC or elsewhere means it will weather better and last longer.

10/28/2024

A door is just a door right? Or or maybe it's a whole lot more than that. Maybe it's the gateway to your safe haven, the touchstone of knowing you are home and somewhere safe. It's also the face of your space to the outside world, a way to connect and engage with neighbors and guests as a cheerful greeting. I love a good wreath- the symbol of eternity, the change of seasons. What a perfect way to say hello - I am home! Book your seasonal custom wreath today, they take anywhere btwn an hour or 2 each to make but last years. So get on the list! Which palette is your favorite?

10/24/2024

The power of a thoughtful message. I've had the privilege lately to write some very thoughtful, heartfelt messages recently to go with orders. Not only are flowers a message of love, celebration or comfort all on their owni but when paired with a touching word from the sender- it's magic. We see first hand the positive power your thoughtfulness carries. Never discount the impact you have on someone's life when you send them your well wishes and love.

10/23/2024

Very real question for you today. Are bricks and mortar businesses relevant anymore to shoppers? As more small businesses move off the high streets and head to industrial parks or their garages...how do you find businesses and who do you decide to support? Asking for a friend...

10/18/2024

As many of you might know- pink is not my favorite colour but in honor of a special day tomorrow- we are just rolling with it! The first person who can guess what the event we are doing tomorrow and for what occasion will be the lucky winner of a Fab pink arrangement in a teapot! ( psst. That's a clue)...

10/09/2024

Thanksgiving is this weekend! We are finishing out the market season with the last Saturday from 9am to 2pm. The shop will be open from 10-5 bringing our A game pumpkins, fresh bouquets, wreaths and stellar drieds. I keep seeing the city of Calgary 'shop local' billboards and wonder if people know what that means anymore. It means going to a locally owned bakery instead of a big box. It means scooping a gorgeous fairtrade bouquet for dinner from a real florist instead of grocery store or online. It means chatting up your friends, family and co-workers about how cool your local fav shops are. It means spending even a small amount of your hard earned dough in your hood so that those businesses are here next Thanksgiving. It's been a tough year for many of us- so let's stick together. That's community friends and that's the core of Thanksgiving. Supporting your community. We got this!

10/05/2024

45 mins left of one of the best urban farmers markets around! Today is the last day of the of the season, the produce is amazing, the vendors too! We are also reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is next weekend- so stock up! PSA about our yearly pumpkin arrangement tradition. Book a pumpkin or come make your own. Fan fav for years!

09/21/2024

The market dates are becoming fewer! It was a chilly one this am, good reminder that it's time to stock up! 2 more weekends after this one and that's a wrap for the and for 2024. Come on down to Sunalta til 2pm today or Bearspaw from 10-2 Sunday. The sun is glorious🌻🌞🐝

09/18/2024

Too soon for this palette?

09/11/2024

September truly is one of my favorite times of year for flowers. The colours and textures are unrivalled. And no- fall doesn't mean all orange flowers- although I would be good with that😂. Treat yourself or treat an unsuspecting friend to a delicious array of wonderous blooms. Every artists dream.

09/07/2024

Sunalta Farmers and makers market today- only 5 left! The only thing prettier than these amazing pom dahlias are the cauliflower at broxburn vegetables. What a gorgeous day to be out supporting the best of local.

08/23/2024

Who deserves flowers? Why everyone of course! In Europe, cut flowers are a staple in their daily lives. There is a recognition that they are a part of one's daily wellness. Here in North America- we are often made to feel like they are an extraordinary treat- bought for others but not ourselves. Strange- the idea that the wellness of others is above our own. Well maybe it's time to reframe how we see blooms. They are an accessible form of wellness- proven by many studies to give you a real mental boost. Even something small like a bloom on your bedside. Market bouquets on weekends are an excellent start. See you Sunalta and Sunday . Of course, the best selection will always be in our magical little shop!

08/17/2024

Market weekend and the weather couldn't be better. What a gorgeous time to be out and about enjoying the day. Here at sunalta til 2pm and then back to the shop getting ready for Bearspaw! Love being out with our neighbors- come on down!!!

08/12/2024

Monday musings- the reality of being real. We are bombarded hourly with photos, posts, Pinterest and now AI content galore. I am finding it hard to know if what I am seeing is real anymore. Yes, I am spoiled in the way that I am in an environment that is SO real my hands are as my kiddo pointed out -permanently engrained w dirt😆. So I wonder, how do we ground ourselves in a world that is ungrounded. I have included a pic of how our flowers arrive from the coast. We then unpack, clean and condition each flower and only the strong survive to make it into gorgeous bouquets for you to take home. Some flowers don't make it. That's a very real reality for small businesses dealing in perishables. Seize that moment and REALlly live it- that zinnia is only going to be perfect for so long. That's the point in a way. Real is nitty gritty, dirty, fleeting, amazing and Now. Feel free to share your ideas of keeping it real- I sure hope it includes getting out and giving some FaceTime to a small biz! Happy Monday 💗🌞💐

08/02/2024

Another wild day on the block! They may be filming at Galaxie diner but the businesses are all open and ready for you! Parking is available along the park, alley next to park and on 15th ave. We will even run a bouquet out to you! So come on down for all the action💫🌞

08/01/2024

New month, new flowers, new classes. We are truly in the thick of summer and what a better way to celebrate than with sunflowers. Every month I choose a bloom, a guiding colour and mantra for our shop and classes and this month is sunflowers, Amber and Flow. Sunflowers are known to move with the sun and if there isn't any- they often turn to face each other. How incredibly endearing. So I hope your August is just that- that you are able to go with the flow and if for some reason you can't find the sun- turn to a friend for support! We've got you! August class calendar online. Sunflowers in the shop and at market. See you soon🧡🌻🐝

07/31/2024

07/27/2024

It's now officially Summer in my world. It's a couple weeks late this year but so welcome nonetheless. We started our lavender journey many years ago with a staff trip to the Okanagan lavender farm. Andrea blew my mind with their families efforts and oh man- talk about amazing micro-moments. From the buds that fell from hanging that first batch in the shop- we were hooked. Sadly, they no longer do U-pick there but every year since we scoop a variety from Vancouver Island and sometimes if we are lucky we still get bundles from Kelowna. If you have ever wondered about our sachets- the Liberty printed offering holds organic French lavender from Chateau de la Gabelle in France. They can keep up with our demand and they are a delightful family operation. We make a limited edition each summer w BC buds and they go in custom eco-dyed linen ( dyed by the talented Joanie Chisholm). Each lavender is distinct and tells a story about the land it's grown on. Either way- you can never get enough! In store and at weekend markets.

07/19/2024

It's still pretty spicy hot out there! How are you holding up? Thinking the heat is here to stay this summer, so let's just roll with it! Water plant plants early and on the ground, that way water goes to roots and not evaporation. Make sure you stay hydrated too! Our flowers have always gone in wet packs on stems, but plan for a pick up that's your last stop. Just like you wouldn't leave your kiddo or dog in a hot car- do not leave your flowers! Trying to motivate myself and kids to get up earlier so we can have a siesta, time to start adopting some time honored hot weather traditions😎. Reminder that we are open Saturdays 10-5 but on weekends you can also find us 10-2pm at the Sunalta farmers & makers market and the Bearspaw market.

07/12/2024

It's always hard to say goodbye to our peonies, with the extreme heat this week it was like melting ice cream. We had a handful left to enjoy. A couple good sigh worthy pics to tie us over to next year. On to the midsummer blooms! Yeehaa

07/06/2024

You know it's really summer when we really get into the textures and wilder flowers. Yahoo! Can't help but love the whimsy that follows all the summer blooms. Likely the last weekend for peonies from the garden, dahlias soon! How do you celebrate summer?

06/29/2024

Our first market day at the Sunalta Farmers & Makers market. Love being in the hood on such a beautiful day with such talented folk. Lots of parking, lots of good vendors- 10 to 2pm Saturdays til beginning of october!

06/23/2024

Doing something super fun today! Pop up at Central library as a wordfest guest vendor supporting the author talk of Carley Fortune's book 'This Summer will be Different' . Can't wait to read it to check of character authenticity 🤩. Yup- primary character is a florist! What's on your bookshelf for summer reads?

06/21/2024

Strawberry Moon summer vibes today. How are you celebrating the arrival of summer? Fun weekend ahead for us- Wordfest has invited us to join them for an event Sunday at Central Library! Don't you love it when you get to make flower posies that coordinate w book covers?!

06/14/2024

It's Friday! Are you hanging in there? It's been a very long week with extreme consideration on how we use water. Also a weds night community planning open house, grads and such- the theme of the week has definitely been community. Yesterday we were very supported by long time clients and as always - feeling thankful that people actually care about where they spend their hard earned dollars. Thank you for making us part of your lives, means a great deal to mine!