Teresa Sabankaya

Name: Teresa Sabankaya
Address: Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, US
Telephone: 831-566-9925
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Teresa Sabankaya is the author of The Posy Book, and the upcoming book, Modern Floriography
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Teresa Sabankaya is the founder and owner of Bonny Doon Garden Company since 1999- a full service floral design studio, florist and botanical gift shop. Teresa holds a greatly influential position as one of the most innovative florists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Teresa has exhibited her floral art annually at the ‘Bouquets to Art’ exhibition at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, the Nati

onal Trust Filoli’s Estate in Woodside, and various other floral design and garden shows. Teresa’s floral designs have become highly desirable due to their unique style of arranging and elegant garden appeal. Teresa’s designs carry a chic and nostalgic feel, like a just gathered from the garden bouquet of exquisite high-end blooms. Because of their garden origin, her designs emit a familiarity to people while calibrating the soul. Her wedding floral styles have been featured in numerous wedding blogs and magazines including Smitten, Sweet Violet Bride, Ruffled Blog and Green Wedding Shoes. Teresa has been featured in Amy Stewart’s Flower Confidential book as well as her blog, and was featured ‘Like a Florist from 100 years ago’ in the PBS Documentary Botany of Desire based on Michael Pollen’s best seller Botany of Desire. Teresa’s trademarked creation- Bonny Doon Posies© have been a core part of her retail business from the beginning, and have been featured in such media as CBSSunday Morning, Romantic Homes Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Santa Cruz Sentinel and The New York Times. Bonny Doon Posies are created by using the historic Language of Flowers constructed into circular nosegays that portray a variety of sentiments such as happy birthday, get well, happy anniversary, or simply you are a wonderful friend. Teresa is a Certified Green Gardener, and obtained her Advanced Certification in the fall of 2009. Teresa is a member of Slowflowers.com, an online directory of florists who source their materials locally, and Greatgardenspeakers.com. We are an amazing and meticulously devoted design team who are all committed to celebrating our region’s native flora. Along with our own cutting gardens, we are proud to partner with local farms to bring seasonal flowers to our clients during the growing season. We also work with other American and European growers to source ethically and sustainable grown blooms throughout the year.

12/05/2023

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MISTLETOE MARGARITA **
Recipe is up on blog. Do not miss this one!
It’s festive. It’s delicious. And pretty proof that a good Margarita is NOT just for summertime!

Head over to the blog for the recipe

12/04/2023

It's Woodland Violet season--the Winter fragrance of the Garden Series and if you've not tried this fragrance, it's indescribably beautiful! We've used the true essential oils of Thyme coupled with fragrance of sweet Violet to create a match made in heaven, literally. It's a bit sweet, and a bit earth at the same time.

Hands-down, a beloved favorite 💜

**Gift Presentation Wrapping is Available!**
Order the collection, or just one item, either way, just let me know if you'd like it gift wrapped beautifully 💮🎁🎁

11/28/2023

Introducing The Posy Club Subscription, a luxurious way to bring beauty, love, fortitude, happiness, and so much more into your life, or as a gift to another. Four gorgeous floral arrangements designed posy-style, to convey messages and sentiments in the language of flowers, shipped nationwide.

The subscription includes four unique posies, one each season of the year, expertly crafted with exquisitely colored and textured blooms chosen to symbolize varied sentiments in the language of flowers. Each posy tells a unique story and reflects our modern and daily thoughts, emotions, and special messages to lift us up, make us happy, and fill us with gratitude.

💞In addition to all this, we will be making a posy for donation to our local elderly care home, or hospice care for every order of the subscription that we get 💞 !!

Not only will you be getting a specially designed and beautiful posy, but so will another person who needs it. Isn't that lovely? And we are happy to share and spread the love & beauty with this gesture.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with beauty and style with The Posy Club Subscription.

**Whoop! **Your subscription includes sitewide discounts on all products and events.

*Posies can be customized to accommodate special events, occasions, and sentiments.

**Shipments can be tailored to your desired timeline, but include four. Additional posies throughout the year may be added at additional costs.

11/25/2023

Are you ready? It's time to order your Holiday Warmth Posy Kit! And now through December 15, they are 20% off! Enter code POSYKIT23 at checkout. Shipping nationwide, delivering local to Santa Cruz.

Try your hand at the beautiful and gratifying art of floriography. It is so much fun!

When you get your posy kit, you'll get a link to a special instructional video where Teresa walks you through step by step, for a stunning posy every time!
Get your kit today and make your gorgeous Holiday Warmth Posy 🥰🏵🏵🥰

We can ship to you, or someone on your gift list ~ Will you make a posy for yourself, or will you give it away to someone special? The possibilities are endless!

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

My hope is that tomorrow, as we focus on our own family and friends, that we can collectively send light and love out into the world. It sure needs it.

I am grateful for so much—too much to say here, but I just want to say thank you to YOU. Thank you for following along on this platform with me. I appreciate you and your support.

With gratitude,
Teresa xo

11/17/2023

Craft your tables this holiday season with these adorable herbal nosegays. You could lay these sweetly across napkins or plates, giving each guest the lovely sentiments of herbs to take with them. Now that makes for a memorable gathering!

11/13/2023

In the language of flowers, the gorgeous Abutilon aka Flowering Maple sends messages of meditation, grace, and dignity.

Isn't it interesting that the meanings behind flowers often imitate the flower's characteristics, habits, and practical qualities?

I certainly think of meditation when I look into the delicate, intricately designed bells of Abutilon.

11/11/2023

Pumpkin Centerpiece Time!

If you'd like me to create one of these glorious beauties for you, please let me know!

Available for greater Santa Cruz delivery starting Nov. 18

$120 ea., includes a soy pillar candle in ivory, all sustainably grown, and NO foam or plastic ⚠

11/10/2023

Coming right up, a time to be thankful, gather, celebrate friends and family, and just reflect on the season, the year's triumphs and trials.
Let this Being Thankful Posy send magical and uplifting sentiments and wishes or collect them for yourself to place on your Thanksgiving table, buffet, or even a bedside table.
It's a gorgeous posy- soft palette with a whisper of whimsy. 💛💫🙏🐹

11/08/2023

I love doing presentations and demonstrations at garden clubs, nurseries, private parties, museums, and all of it anywhere.

It is so much fun! I especially love how my audience gradually slips into the enchanting world of floriography--creating messages and conveying feelings with the language of flowers.

To an everyday non-gardening person, this idea is incredibly enchanting, however, put a gardener into the mix and it's simply extraordinary!

If you are a garden club/member or know a garden club or other venue that you think would like this experience, please let me know, or please tell them about me. I would appreciate that!😉

11/06/2023

It's time to think about gifts for the upcoming season, and I think this one should be at the top of your list to buy for a flower and garden lover. A book of pure, glorious floral pageantry, The Art of Flowers, from the editors features three-part sections offering insights and stories of flowers and women's stories behind them, including my own. It honored me to be featured in this book, and in such good company, and besides, that's my beautiful posy on the cover!
Packed with page after page of bountiful blooms, it is an inspiring glimpse into gardening, the women who cultivate, arrange, photograph, paint, and harbor our most treasured part of nature, its flowers. It also has helpful arranging and growing tips, as well as many resources.
The Art of Flowers is a treasure and a memorable gift, especially if you couple it with a !

**Now through December 15, purchase The Art of Flowers Book along with a Signature Posy, receive 20% off your order**
Use code ARTOFFLOWERS at checkout (I will also sign 'my page' in the book for you!)

11/04/2023

I need to grow these poppies again, because just look how stunning! Gosh, have I told you before that I ADORE the autumn palette? The colors coupled with branches, moss, berries... all of it just emits luxury to me.
Can I just lay down and dream in this bouquet? 😴

11/04/2023

Everyone: How’s the book going ?
Me:

11/02/2023

Autumn light at low angles 💫🤌

*Being Thankful Posy*

11/02/2023

Posies-n-milk glass. What could be better for a well-wishing sweet little token like this? This is a sneak peek into the , and featured here is the Healing Wishes Posy.
What a beauty, right?
(p.s. my own photo, the REAL one will be so much more everything! Specifically the gorgeous sentiment tag)

11/01/2023

Hello November! Here's your birth month flower- the Chrysanthemum, and Miss Violet here modeling a beautiful Chrysanthemum chest and 2) head embellishment. She is absolutely the most loving and patient dog to pose for all these getups I make for her! 🤣

The Chrysanthemum is deeply imbued with meanings and symbolism in the language of flowers;
-cheerfulness, long life, optimism, love, classic love flower, abundance and wealth, you're a wonderful friend, joy truth, rest, cheerfulness under adversity, difficulty-

In European cultures, they are a symbol of condolence used at funerals and on graves.
And, in Japan, the Chrysanthemum is the symbol of the emperor, the sun, and 'lucky golden flowers'.

Also, different colors represent different things, such as the bronze color meaning happy hearth and home.

10/29/2023

Does it look familiar? It's the Follow Your Heart Posy, which was featured on the cover of . The colors are harmonious, the textures are complementary, and the posy's pavé style pulls the aesthetic over to a refined and formal floral arrangement. Perfection ❤‍🔥

10/27/2023

A sense of place. Putting nature first. Seasonality, and nature-led sustainability in floral design.

I think this bridal bouquet is the *perfect* example of all of this. Besides, it's gloriously beautiful, and it makes me want to flower an autumn wedding in the Santa Cruz Mountains right now!

10/26/2023

A wreath is always a good idea, no matter the season or reason. Shop for yours so we can ship it to you in time for the holidays. Just request your seasonal preference and color requests in the notes at checkout.

No foam or plastic. Sustainable is B E A U T I F U L!!

10/26/2023

Sentiment tags! I've always said during my presentations that sentiment tags deserve a party of their own. They are vitally important in floriography, as they decipher the messages conveyed by the bouquet, plant, or posy. Without them, your flowers will be a beautiful flower arrangement but not received as a story full of meaning and messages.
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Sentiment tags can be very elaborate, or very simple, hand-written, or printed out. It doesn't matter, as long as you're including it in your gift. Often, the sentiment tag remains a treasured token long after the flowers have waned away.
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Did you know you can download your sentiment tags from my website? You can! There is a beautiful complementary selection, as well as paid ($10) and you can download the sets in either Word or PDF format.
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And, did you know you can purchase ribbon kits on my website too? They are so beautiful and filled with so many fun and delightful things...silk ribbons, baubles, vintage embellishments, and even a few die cuts and stickers.
Sentiment tags deserve a party for sure!
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10/24/2023

I love these reviews 😊

Do you or someone you know have a birthday coming up? Don't just send a beautiful bouquet of flowers, send a posy! A posy tells a beautiful story in the language of flowers. It's essentially a greeting card, but SO much better! Posies are filled with messages and sentiments that words can't convey, and when someone receives a posy, it becomes one of their most memorable gifts because it is such a deeply thoughtful and heartfelt gift.
Order online, or call. We ship nationwide and deliver locally to Santa Cruz 🚚

10/22/2023

No words are needed to describe the stunning Princess Flower, right? Geez---
In the language of flowers, glorious beauty. No kidding1

10/15/2023

Morning dew on dianthus ‘Sooty’
This is my absolute favorite variety of dianthus 🤎
In the language of flowers, dianthus conveys the sentiments of affection, boldness, childhood, classic love flower, finesse, grant me one smile, love, memory, perfection, pure affection ~

whew!
A sweet little flower with a whole lot to say!

Did you know that in addition to the comprehensive language of flowers dictionary found inside , there is also an online dictionary-
www.newlanguageofflowers.com ?
How very handy, right?

can you imagine having an app? 🤔

10/14/2023

I am trying to get back on kilter this week, and this helps me…flowers & friends.

Here is my arrangement from 2 weeks ago, while attending the floral design intensive workshop, which was so graciously organized by .
The mechanics inside the gorgeous handmade pottery by are referred to (by Shane himself) as ‘twigery’ - a sustainable replacement for foam and wire, and I LOVE it! There is a lot of weight in the gorgeous branches and berries I’ve used, but using a twig system like this surprisingly anchors everything in place. I have used curly willow many times in this manner, but this twigery is far superior. Its a brilliant idea and best of all, no toxic foam needed, or chicken wire (hard to recycle/reuse this).

I am still in the clouds about these 3 days I spent with some incredible people. I met many new friends, reconnected with old, and the learning and inspiration was simply incredible. So much takeaway and I am still reminiscing about it all.
A special thanks to for your insightful wisdom shared with us about , , , and of course, always putting nature first.
📸 (thank you!)

10/12/2023

I hold all those affected by this tragic war in my mind and heart. I've been quietly sending my love, energy, and light to them through prayers and meditation.
May we all overcome this evil and shine goodness through for all the world to see and feel. Love conquers ALL, and every act of kindness counts.

10/09/2023

All our uber-popular posy soaps are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE right now! Shop this amazing deal soon because we will undoubtedly sell out. Check out the website for all the fragrances and choose yours--yes, you can mix and match and request the fragrance you want for your freebie at checkout in notes. And yes, we ship nationwide!

And if that's not tempting enough, we'll also throw in a sample of the newest and final Garden Series fragrance for fall. It's called 'Terra', and it is the epitome of the earth in autumn---think wood, ginger, and pears. 🍐🪵🥰
Let me just say it's delectable. A bit of sweet, a bit of spice, and a touch of wood. It's perfect!

10/08/2023

We’ll call this marigolds’n attitude 😂

Miss Violet here showing off October’s flower of the month, the Marigold.
Did you know? Marigolds are beneficial as an antiseptic and an excellent remedy for wound treatment. According to Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, the flowers and leaves of marigold have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial, and antiepileptic effects. [National Library of Medicine]
And in the language of flowers ~ there are several meanings, but today we’re using ‘pretty love’.

10/06/2023

One of the takeaways (and there were many) from the 'Shane Event', hosted by SLOW Flowers Society last week in Seattle was that our flowers and designs should evoke a sense of place, be of seasonality, and most of all should encapsulate nature-led sustainability. I have facilitated these principles from the beginning of my career, hence my term and frequently used hashtag, . How wonderful it was to be among fellow comrades who hold this way of doing things priority and as foundation principles. What a breath of fresh air and so rejuvenating to be amongst you!
Here is a bridal bouquet we called 'Bonny Doon', that was featured on our website as part of our 'A la Carte' bridal menu. It is the epitome of sustainable, local, and absolutely 100% full of the sense of place, or 'terroir' if you like. All grown here in the Santa Cruz mountains, in the community of Bonny Doon.
Thank you Shane Connolly and Company for your unwavering commitment to nature-led sustainability. We need many more of you in our industry, but alas, there's just one of you so we will cherish and value you and your teachings and also support you in advancing the platform we all believe in.

10/05/2023

Holding on to summer with a gathering of glorious garden roses 🏵💮 Not ready to let go!

By mid-November it will be time to 'tuck them in' for our somewhat mild winter here, which entails giving them a light trim (saving all those beautiful hips for holiday decor!) and then a light mulch.

10/05/2023

Simply luscious in its fall palette; -a posy that conveys all the goodness in the language of flowers;

Cream Rose; perfection, richness
Strawflower; agreement
Astrantia; strength, courage, protection
Stock; lasting beauty
Berzilia; sincerity, admiration
Sedum; tranquility
Scented Geranium; gentility
Lavender; devotion

10/03/2023

My book has been used for AI training. If you're an author, consider joining the Authors Guild, as this organization is working for us and suing. If you are a member of the guild, this lawsuit covers you as well as other protections.
We cannot dehumanize the arts.

10/02/2023

A wedding Posy 🤍

It makes a difference when the bouquet that you carry on your wedding day tells a story, sends a message, and conveys sweet and lasting sentiments and wishes to you and yours!

Getting married? Let's talk about incorporating the beautiful and heartfelt meanings and symbolism of flowers into your day.

09/30/2023

Fun with Sentiment Tags~
Like I always say, a posy is not a posy without a descriptive tag attached so the recipient can decipher your message. And also like I always say, crafting your own sentiment tags is ALWAYS a good idea and so much fun!

After the posy has waned away, the sentiment tag is often cherished and kept as a sweet reminder of a beautiful and heartfelt gesture to them.

P.S. You can download paid and free tags from my website in pdf or word format!

09/27/2023

Blueberries anyone? 🫐

In the language of flowers, Blueberry flowers & fruit convey~
healing, prayer, and protection 💙

Featured in this posy, the Welcome Baby Boy posy, the Blueberries add a touch of curiosity and whimsy. Perfect for a little boy! But a potted Blueberry plant would make an equally lovely gift too!

09/21/2023

It's World Gratitude Day! And it's the last day of summer too. As we roll (reluctantly, yet gratefully) into fall, the garden has really already shifted. The first sign of change in the garden for me is always the Lunaria, aka money plant. Its green discs throughout late summer almost immediately, out of nowhere become golden iridescent, thus showing off their encapsulated seeds.

As we approach the first day of fall, I am reminded of so many things. But one thing is for sure, my reminders of fall are always the smell in the air in my garden. It's hard to describe, but it's a cooling-off, antiquated fragrance. The air smells different, and the trees are restless and the flowers are tired. There is definitely a sense of winding down in the air.

I am getting ready to launch my fall newsletter, where I'm sharing some beautiful images, a fabulous cocktail recipe (NO, it's not pumpkin-spiced anything!), and lots more.

If you're not signed up, you can do so via the link in the bio.

09/20/2023

When you give a gift of a beautiful Fuchsia plant or an arrangement of their beautiful blooms, you are saying...
humble love, good taste, and confiding love.
How lovely!
I can't wait to share the beautiful floral gifts you can share by practicing floriography in the upcoming ! 💐
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09/18/2023

Could September just slow down a bit? Because we almost forgot to post this sweetness...our Miss Violet posing with the flower of the month—the Aster.
Isn't this the most adorable head crown? We think so :)
And in the language of flowers, the Aster means healthy emotions, love & contentment. And, just look at this face. Who wouldn't feel love and contentment?

09/15/2023

What a surprise to find such nice reviews! (Luckily, I don’t have any bad ones!)

Have you tried our amazing lotions yet?
Trust me, you will LOVE them!

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One of the takeaways (and there were many) from the 'Shane Event', hosted by SLOW Flowers Society last week in Seattle was that our flowers and designs should evoke a sense of place, be of seasonality, and most of all should encapsulate nature-led sustainability. I have facilitated these principles from the beginning of my career, hence my term and frequently used hashtag, #flowerstofeelgoodabout. How wonderful it was to be among fellow comrades who hold this way of doing things priority and as foundation principles. What a breath of fresh air and so rejuvenating to be amongst you! Here is a bridal bouquet we called 'Bonny Doon', that was featured on our website as part of our 'A la Carte' bridal menu. It is the epitome of sustainable, local, and absolutely 100% full of the sense of place, or 'terroir' if you like. All grown here in the Santa Cruz mountains, in the community of Bonny Doon. Thank you Shane Connolly and Company for your unwavering commitment to nature-led sustainability. We need many more of you in our industry, but alas, there's just one of you so we will cherish and value you and your teachings and also support you in advancing the platform we all believe in.

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Teresa Sabankaya is the founder, owner and creative director of Bonny Doon Garden Company since 1999- a full-service floral design studio, florist and botanical gift shop. Teresa holds a greatly influential position as one of the most innovative florists in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is considered a pioneer in slow flowers and sustainable floristry. With her extensive knowledge regarding the Language of Flowers, it is of no surprise that Teresa has decided to author a book on the subject which will be released in the Spring of 2019.

Teresa has exhibited her floral art annually at the ‘Bouquets to Art’ exhibition at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, the National Trust Filoli’s Estate in Woodside, and various other floral design and garden shows. Teresa’s floral designs have become highly desirable as a result of their unique style of arranging and elegant garden appeal. Teresa’s designs carry a chic and nostalgic touch, high-end blooms perfectly plucked and placed straight from the garden. Because of their garden origin, her designs emit a familiarity with people while calibrating with the soul. Her wedding floral designs have been featured in numerous wedding blogs and magazines including Smitten, Sweet Violet Bride, Ruffled Blog, and Green Wedding Shoes.

Teresa has been featured in Amy Stewart’s Flower Confidential book, as well as, her blog and was featured on ‘Like a Florist from 100 years ago’ in the PBS Documentary Botany of Desire based on Michael Pollen’s bestseller Botany of Desire. Teresa’s trademarked creation- Bonny Doon Posies© has been a core part of her retail business from the beginning, and have been featured in such media as CBS Sunday Morning, Romantic Homes Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Santa Cruz Sentinel and The New York Times. Bonny Doon Posies are created by using the historic Language of Flowers constructed into circular nosegays that portray a variety of sentiments such as happy birthday, get well, happy anniversary, or simply you are a wonderful friend.

Teresa is a Certified Green Gardener and obtained her Advanced Certification in the fall of 2009. Teresa is a member of Slowflowers.com, an online directory of florists who source their materials locally, and Greatgardenspeakers.com.