Hydrangea, the white fluffy marshmallow flower of which dreams are made, is one of the most popular blooms we carry. They are soft, elegant, look amazeballs on their own and can fill in a table centre piece like nobody’s business!
But they have a dark side… a sad, twisted, penchant for self-destruction.
Whatever the reason is for sending flowers, we’re here to help with flower suggestions based on the occasion, availability and budget.
Receiving beautiful fresh-cut flowers is one of the best feelings—the only downside is that they don’t last forever. Thankfully, if you want to make them last as long as possible, there are a few hacks that can help!
Shanah Tovah! Wishing you a good holiday, and a sweet and happy New Year!
Flowers can do so much; they can tell someone they are loved, tell someone that we are cheering for them, that we are sorry, and that we are thinking of them. Flowers really do talk!
Welcome to my spring home tour! I can’t wait to show you some of the amazing items available in the shop right now and how to style them!
Valentine’s flowers don’t need to be boring, traditional or old school cheesy! They just need to be fresh, thoughtful and full of love.Take a look at some of our favourite designs just in time for Valentine's Day! We have to start with the classic dozen red roses....
How many times have you written 2019 in the last week? I have more than I can count! Maybe I need to say a proper goodbye to 2019 before I welcome in 2020. What better way to pay tribute to this past year than a look back.When I asked the ladies of Flowers Talk Tivoli...
Who says winter centrepieces are only good for the holidays? I have another amazing and easy DIY to share with you that I made with Jasmine Rose of CTV Morning Live in the home of Mary Taggart of Ottawa at Home magazine. This winter centrepiece brings together so many...
Seven years ago I got a call from the production crew of the Oprah tour coming to Ottawa. They wanted me to provide all the florals for the stage, green room, and Ms. Winfrey's dressing room. I was honoured and excited at the opportunity to be able to showcase what we...
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year! There's nothing better than being surrounded by great people, and delicious food! We thought we'd help you celebrate by sharing some Thanksgiving holiday decor inspiration! There is a lot going on at the store this...
Rosh Hashanah is a traditional Jewish holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on Sunday, September 29th until Tuesday, October 1st. It is one of the biggest holidays in the Jewish religion. It is a time to celebrate with...
The only good thing about summer ending is the beautiful bounty of vegetables and flowers that come into season. We say goodbye to beloved peonies and say hello to gorgeous dahlias. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create your own late summer vase...
Sometimes I see a certain flower or a particular vessel and just have to create some pretty. When the first shipment of coral charm peonies arrived at the store I knew that I had to make a centrepiece to showcase them. Paired with the perfect blue compote bowl from...
We have seen so many different trends over the last 30 years, but of course, my favourite is the change of trends in wedding flowers. We are seeing so many of the trends from the 80’s come full circle. Let’s take a walk down memory lane! Everything about this iconic...
When you tell someone what you would like as a gift, you can really love your flowers. Let me explain. It was a couple of days before Christmas when a gentlemen came into our shop for a gift for his wife. He was very specific that he wanted a group of different...
Easter is this weekend, is your home ready? Whether you're hosting family dinner, visiting friends or eating a chocolate bunny quietly by yourself, we have all the springy things you need to welcome the Big Bun himself. We're so excited to be working with spring...
You don’t want to take something so beautifully delicate by nature and force it into this hard, strict shape. We want to work with the flowers, with their natural flow and expression, to help create an intuitive complement to your look.
From the very moment your man slips that ring on to your finger and you become a "Bride-to-be" everything that is routine and normal gets put on the back burner, because girl, you have a wedding to plan!!! It’s amazing to me how instantaneously we brides become...
Amidst the holiday madness of this week we took some time to appreciate our favourite aspects of working as a florist during this time of year. Here are just a few current and awesome favourites!! Stephanotis: the white, waxy flowers give off an amazing scent! It has...
How to Care for Your Floral Subscription (and Fresh Cut Bouquets) So you just received your weekly floral subscription, or maybe you stopped to see us and picked up a bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Whichever the case, now you want to keep your flowers looking fresh and...
We love flowers and we love colour. Such a statement can be made with the right combination. Check out some of our colourful designs! The baby green hydrangeas, with lime green hypericum, hot pink gerbera daisies,bells of Ireland and deep purple stock added...
We count ourselves lucky to have been able to work with so many amazing couples for their wedding flowers in Ottawa. And Maria & Dom were no different! We provided the flowers for one of Maria's sisters a couple of years ago and will be doing the flowers for the...
That's one of the questions I've heard the most over the past couple of months and it's a tough one to answer because doing flowers for Oprah was an amazing experience that caused at least a hundred different emotions... It was wonderful, exciting, nerve-wracking,...
When is comes to a Christmas table...I am happy to leave the food on the counter, and cover the table with flowers! The more flowers the better if you ask me....Here we will give you a variety of ideas to work with. Create a table that is welcoming, lush and...