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
Before spiced pumpkin everything takes over our lives (as if it hasn't already) I'm reflecting on summer days filled with loads of flowers and clipped hedges 💚
Autumn always brings me into a state of sentimentalism, and sometimes it's hard to shake. I've been writing and working on the book a lot these last few weeks, so my garden has been neglected. But one of the things I'm talking about in is how a garden--and the whole of nature--always reminds us of time and it's passing. The rhythm in nature is unerring and never stops, reminding us of time and it's passing. Especially true in the autumn garden, where leaves are falling, roses are hipping, and grapevines are loaded down. I do love the autumn season in the garden, with it's shifting of light to a soft glow, for certain. But, my heart just doesn't want to let go of the summer garden in all it's glory.
10/25/2024
If there's one plant in my garden that never ceases, and I do mean that I have had this very plant and her many, many daughters in various growth and bloom stages for over 20 years now, it would be this one--Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’, commonly known as Sweet William. This plant grows as a self-seeding biannual in my garden, and I love it's cottage garden charm, it's saturated deep hued color, and really, now that I'm thinking of it, what I love most is it's vigor under any circumstances. There she is, every. year, just like clockwork!
In the language of flowers, dianthus, or Sweet William represents affection, boldness, childhood, classic love flower, gallantry, love, pure affection...and even more!
10/23/2024
to this beautiful day when we shot Kate and Jack Spade with Gal Meets Glam, shot by the amazing Jenna Alcala
Castle House & Garden
10/23/2024
Serendipity is setting an autumn garden gather in front of my great-grandmother’s handiwork, and it sort of looks and feels like they’re the same. Maybe she’s saying hello to me 🥰
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10/11/2024
Birthday Queen 👑
Is there a better way to celebrate a birthday queen than with flowers? And specifically, the language of flowers? NOPE, there's not!
Order yours today and use the the code AUTUMNFLORALBLISS at checkout for 20% off
**Remember, on the website you can tell me your color and material preferences at checkout in the 'notes' section, and I'll try my best to fit the bill!**
10/10/2024
Details....
When planning your wedding or other event, don't fret the details. When you hire a pro (hint, hint) there are SO many things to think about.
There are many options when choosing an event florist, BUT, are they working and sourcing sustainably? Locally? I am proud to say that me (and my team) have a long history of sustainable floristry. We did it way back when no one ever really thought about it...except for us.
Keep sustainability AND beauty in the forefront when you're planning your next event. And of course, contact me for all your floral decor needs.
10/07/2024
We are in the middle of a severe heat wave here in California, and my garden is NOT happy. But these chrysanthemums! Even in the extreme heat, they are truly work horses in the garden and vase too, where here I've gathered them up (more like rescued! 🥵) from the garden and dropped into a vase.
Chrysanthemums are a perfect en masse gifting flower, because there are a multitude of meanings in the language of flowers, and their primary meanings are enough to bring a smile, uplift spirits, and just make someone's day.
10/03/2024
to that beautiful day in the garden, shooting a feature for . What a monumental day in my life! I am looking back with such gratitude that this took place. My heart was full then, and it still is! What a dream come true, to be in a place with such amazing women, and such an engaging audience. I have built a beautiful clientele through many years of collaborations such as this, and that is remarkable and so cherished by me.
09/27/2024
The glorious Virgin's Bower clematis is in full bloom again 🤍
In the language of flowers they represent
~love of sons, brothers, sisters, and daughters~
Can you imaging getting a vase of this with these sentiments? How absolutely lovely!
09/16/2024
Flowers say the most beautiful, meaningful things 🧡
~A Healing Wishes Posy always makes you feel better ❤️🩹
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09/10/2024
When I painted this little table set many years ago, I wanted the color to be exactly like a morning glory. And here we are…probably 15 years later, I get a kick out of it still. How perfect! Right?
💙 Serendipitous 💙
09/05/2024
The sweetest bloom 🤍
African Violet ~ Saintpaulia
I cant wait for you guys to see the violets as language of flowers gifts in the upcoming
09/03/2024
Late summer maid's bouquets 🤍🤍
08/03/2024
What a joy to create gorgeous bouquets straight out of the garden. A 35th anniversary gift for friend clients 💞
07/29/2024
Did you know that tomorrow is International Day of Friendship?
Now you do!
And there's no better way to tell your friends how much you appreciate and love them than with a posy that conveys the sweetest and most heartfelt sentiments of friendships. And posies are just SO beautiful!
Call, shop online, or DM me today so I can get a posy delivered or shipped off to your bestie 🥰💐🌸😘
07/26/2024
A Cherished Love Posy~ for me!
The past few weeks have presented a multitude of challenges for me--personal health, loved ones passing, and my cherished little frenchie-girl Violet is trying to recover from a life-threatening illness. Although she's pulling through slowly, she's still not well and not able to come home from hospital just yet. So, if you pray, please send one up for her. And if you meditate, please let her health and well-being take a position in your thoughts. I would appreciate that.
I don't usually share with you much on personal issues & struggles here, and honestly, right now I don't have not much left in me right now other than worry and bewilderment. But then while sorting through my pictures of flowers, gardens, posies...this posy popped up. I cannot think of a more perfect posy for ME right now. So I'm letting all these messages sink in from the flowers. And I also take solace in this beautiful quote by by my favorite, Rumi~
“Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.”
So, I'm dancing over here, and also watering the plants (another comforting distraction of mine).
xoxo
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!)
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There are only 2 more days to get this *new* and lovely gift set of LE MUGUET~Lily of the Valley on sale for 20% off.
What can I say about the creation of Le Muguet, and its fragrance? It is timeless with a modern twist. The modern 'twist' is that it holds true essential oils of Thyme, which is good for too many things to mention here, and when you couple that with the fragrance of Lily of the Valley, it's a spectacular culmination. This is by far, my favorite of all the FlorioSPA scents. Get yours today with the Holiday23 discount!
This exquisite gift set contains all the beautiful elements that comprise the Le Muguet lineup...Organic Goat's Milk Soap, Moisturizing Body Spray, Goat's Milk Hand and Body Cream, and the most beautiful essential oil and soy-based candle, all set into a gorgeous glass footed compote to be used for so many things after the gift is disassembled. The set is priced at $80, and that reflects a discounted price on all the products!
In the language of flowers, the Lily of the Valley means 'return of happiness', and the Thyme conveys the sentiments of 'bravery and courage'. I know you know someone who'd like a little happiness, bravery, and courage, right?
Shipping nationwide, and local Santa Cruz delivery. Use code Holiday23 at checkout. Enjoy!
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#goatsmilk #goatsmilksoap #essentialoilgifts #naturalgifts #elegantspa
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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.
Guilty 💖 Here’s to one our a favorite #tbt bouquet throwbacks! Happy Thursday friends ✨
#signatureposiesbyteresa #posiesbyteresasabankaya #teresasabankaya
Hold your breath... count to three 🤍 Happy Tuesday friends from my garden to you!
#signatureposiesbyteresa #giftsfromthegarden #gardenview #languageofflowers #breathoffreshair
But make it explode in COLOR 💐💖✨
Let’s flashback to an order I created with tons of vibrant and lush florals!
#signatureposiesbyteresa #vibrantflowers #inspiredbypetals #posies #customposies #languageofflowers #teresasabankaya #theposybook #floweroverload
Would you like to meet just a few of our furry garden crew? 🐈🦴💐
Would you like to meet just a few of our furry garden crew? 🐈🦴💐
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 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.
She has an amazing and meticulously devoted design team who are all committed to celebrating their region’s native flora. Along with their own cutting gardens, they are proud to partner with local farms to bring seasonal flowers to their clients during the growing season. They also work with other American and European growers to source ethically and sustainably grown blooms throughout the year.
