Make Your Valentine’s Bouquet Last!
Now that you have your Valentine’s Day bouquet, it’s time to give it some love and attention and make it last longer!
Holiday Style Guide For 2022
Our store is bursting with new spring plants and pots looking for their forever home! Shop now and don’t miss out.
How To Choose Colours For Flower Arrangements
Do you know how to choose colours for flower arrangements? Learn how you can accent, complement & highlight colours so your arrangement pops!
Create Your Own Late Summer Vase Arrangement!
It’s not easy to accept that summer is in fact, coming to an end. But it does mean one thing we can be excited for – Dahlias! Did you know that the Dahlia symbolizes beauty, commitment, and kindness? That is why they are a very popular choice for weddings and...
Charming New Decor and More!
Our store is bursting with new spring plants and pots looking for their forever home! Shop now and don’t miss out.
Hacks to Make Fresh-Cut Flowers Last Longer
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!
5 Plants That Are Perfect For Office Spaces
5 Plants That Are Perfect For Office Spaces So, you’ve gone back to working in the office and you’re missing your work-from-home days. Or maybe your office space just isn’t as cozy, bright, or aesthetically pleasing as you would like it to be....
5 Gifts for Plant Dads on Father’s Day
When it comes to getting the perfect arrangement for Mom, there are many different styles you can choose from. Here are our favourites!
How-To: Tulip Centrepiece (A Step-By-Step Guide)
Let’s create a simple, yet elegant Tulip centrepiece. Following along with this step-by-step guide with me!
5 Trending Styles of Mother’s Day Bouquets in 2022
When it comes to getting the perfect arrangement for Mom, there are many different styles you can choose from. Here are our favourites!
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Different Women in Your Life
Mother’s Day is coming up and we think you should celebrate all the women in your life! Check out our favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Where to Order Mother’s Day Flowers in Ottawa
Give your mom the flowers she deserves this Mother’s Day. Order your bouquet early and beat this holiday rush!
A Look Inside Flowers Talk Tivoli
Welcome back to the shop! Check out my five favourite corners of the store and why they mean so much to me.
This Just In: New Plants And Pots
Our store is bursting with new spring plants and pots looking for their forever home! Shop now and don’t miss out.
5 Houseplants For Beginners
Does the thought of taking care of a plant stress you out? Check out the 5 houseplants we recommend for beginners!
3 Ways to Bring Spring Into Your Home
Spring is officially here and we have 3 unique ways to bring this wonderful season into your home using pops of colour and nature!
Say Hello To Spring
Our favourite season is around the corner and our new collection is bursting with those springtime vibes you know and love!
International Women’s Day
As a female-owned business, International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate! Show your appreciation to all women on March 8th.
The Best Plants For Low Light
Don’t let a shadier home stop you from having plants around! Check out our list for the best plants for low lighting.
How-To: Care For Your Valentine’s Bouquet
Now that you have your Valentine’s Day bouquet, it’s time to give it some love and attention and make it last longer!
Valentine’s Day is Almost Here
Our favourite day of the year is almost here! Get your Valentine’s Day floral orders in. Everyone in your love deserves a bouquet!
5 Favourites For Spring
Get your house spring-ready with 5 of my favourites! From colourful blooms to unique pots and plants, spring will be here in no time.
Vanco Tulip Season Is Here
Manifest springtime with a bouquet of fresh-cut Tulips. Vanco Farm Tulips are here and ready to brighten up your day and home!
New Year, Same Fresh Florals
Brighten up these cold, winter days with a bouquet of fresh florals or new houseplant for yourself or someone you love!
Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Are you shopping for gifts at the last minute? We have you covered with everything you need to check everyone off your list!
Our Favourite Stocking Stuffers
Looking for the perfect little stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift? Buy from a small business and make their holiday wishes come true!
Holiday Gift Guide
Check out all of my personal favourites in this holiday gift guide! Buy for someone on your list or keep any of these pieces yourself!
Holiday Arrangements
Check out our Holiday and Winter Arrangements that will add an elegant touch of cheer to your home this season!
Celebrate the New Year With These Rosh Hashanah Arrangements
Shanah Tovah! Wishing you a good holiday, and a sweet and happy New Year!
It’s That Time of the Year Again – Dahlia Season is Back!
One of my favourites, with their bright, bold colours and oh-so-satisfying symmetrical petals – the Dahlia is one of the perfect flowers to complete any arrangement.
A Florist’s 5 Go-To Favourite Flowers
We all have our “go-to” favourites right? Especially these days, we gravitate towards the things that bring us comfort. From the comfiest of clothes to our favourite coffee mug. Here are my 5 “go-to” favourite flowers for any occasion.
Caring For Your Valentine’s Bouquet
Caring For Your Valentine’s Bouquet So, you received a bouquet of flowers so beautiful that you wish they’d last forever. Now what? Here’s what to do to make your Flowers Talk Tivoli fresh-cut flowers last as long as possible! Read on, or watch this...
Dahlias, Dahlias, And More Dahlias!
One of my favourites with their bright, bold colours and oh-so-satisfying symmetrical petals – dahlias are perfect for pulling any arrangement together.
Why Roses For Valentine’s?
Why Roses For Valentine’s? Love is in the air my friends! I hope wherever you are in this snowy, marshmallow world you are warm, happy and with (or will soon be with) your Valentine. I also hope you remembered to get them some very special Flowers Talk Tivoli...
DIY Spring Tulip Arrangement
DIY Spring Tulip Arrangement I love the simplicity of tulips; the clean lines and promise of spring. We receive quite a few different varieties of tulips from Holland and the Niagara Region, but one of our favourite tulip suppliers are Vanco tulips from PEI. It’s a...
Our Top Designs Of 2019
Our Top Designs Of 2019 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...
Falling Head Over Heels For Planters
It’s that time of year when the temperatures at night are getting chillier, the leaves are starting to change colour and our thoughts turn to everything and anything pumpkin spiced. Don’t get me wrong, I know there are lots of beautiful summer filled days left, but in...
Floral Designs Straight From The Tropics
With the longer days and the beautiful sunshine, my favourite colour palettes move from the subdued pinks, peaches, and blushes towards the vibrant tones of the hot pink, lime green, and orange. There is no better way to start the celebration of summer off than with...
Colour Theory & Floral Design
The use of colour theory is of utmost importance in any artistic practice. Floral design is no exception. Colour often carries the first impression and general emotion of any piece; bright and cheerful; soft and somber; or eclectic and modern. Pieces with high...
How To Design With a Floral Frog
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...
African Violet – Not just your Granny’s plant
Low on space and want a really cute plant with pops of colour? The African Violet may be the one for you. I know, I know, you have seen them sitting on your grandmother’s window sill in her living room and kitchen for years. If Granny loves this plant, then so should...
Greenery: An Arrangement Staple
There are some flowers and greenery that we try to consistently carry in our shop. Some are the ‘staples’ that we couldn’t live without! As much as flowers are so important to an arrangement, we find that greenery is equally as important. Here are some of our... Simple DIY Spring Tulip Arrangement
I love the simplicity of tulips; the clean lines and promise of spring. We receive quite a few different varieties of tulips from Holland and the Niagara Region, but one of our favourite tulip suppliers are Vanco tulips from PEI. It’s a family owned farm that prides...
A Colour For Every Arrangement
We’ve all seen very typical flower arrangements even mentioning the word “arrangement” you probably have an idea of what your standard arrangement looks like – whether it’s one you like or not. The possibilities for floral arrangements go...
The Rose – Spin on an Old Classic!
One of the most timeless and beautiful flowers that we receive in our store five times a week, is the rose. The rose is a classic and so many people love them. It is also one of the only flowers that comes in almost every colour (except blue, please don’t get me...
Rosh Hashanah Flowers
Wishing you a Sweet & Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah is a traditional Jewish holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on Sunday September 9th until Tuesday September 11th. It is one of the biggest holidays in the Jewish...
Canada 150
It’s a very exciting time at Flowers Talk Tivoli; it’s prom season in the neighbourhood, everyone’s gearing up for a very exciting Canada Day weekend, and we have been loving our new location at Dream Weaver in the Rideau Center! While the weather...
Mother’s Day in Ottawa
Grey skies, high waters, chilly nights; spring in Ottawa is always a delight! The forecast this weekend may look bleak outside, but we have all the bright, spring colours to brighten your mother’s special day this Sunday! Peonies are just coming into season and...
Everyone’s a princess with floral crowns
Once a daisy-filled staple of the average hippy, the floral crown has become one of the most popular bridal accessories of the past few years. Not just for rock festivals and sit-ins anymore, the crown can be styled to any theme: bohemian and natural, delicate...
Are you ready for the Easter Bunny?
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...
A Very Special Tuesday
Buckle up, boys and girls, it’s almost here; the most romantic Tuesday of the year. Are you ready? Because we sure are! It can be a wild ride for us, that second week of February, but we sure do love making beautiful things to spread the love. We can’t...
Staff Picks: February
One of the hardest thing as a designer (especially at our shop) is trying to decide which of the copious flowers to use and where. We get so many beautiful, unusual and varied blooms in any given week it can be a challenge to choose. This time of year it gets even...
Colour Theory in Floral Design
As in any artistic practice, the use of colour in floral design is of utmost importance. It often carries the first impression and general emotion of any piece; bright and cheerful, soft and somber, eclectic and modern. Pieces with high contrast, like yellow and...
2017 Brides and Grooms: You’re Getting Married This Year! (Try to stay calm)
Up to this point you’ve been excited, you’ve had some ideas, you’ve got a few things sorted. But it just got real. The year of your wedding is upon us! Time to get to work! What you need to know about booking your 2017 wedding floral consultation...
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Last minute visits, surprise invitations to a dinner party, forgetting your sister’s new boyfriend will be joining you for the weekend. It’s happened to us all and sometimes your ‘present drawer’ (you know the one; the one you stock throughout...
The Gift that Keeps Giving
It’s that time of year again. That time to be stumped. We all have one on our list, but what do you get the guy or gal who has everything? Silly, of course the answer is flowers! Send that special someone something special with Flowers For A Year from Flowers... Homes for the Holidays: Take One
We just wrapped up another successful weekend of decorating, inspiring, and raising funds and awareness for the wonderful work at Hospice Care Ottawa with the 14th annual Homes for the Holidays Tour. Despite some fearsome weather, people came once again in droves to...
Homes for the Holidays
Homes for the Holidays has been a staple of Ottawa’s holiday season for 14 years and with good reason! A stunning effort from the wonderful people at Hospice Care Ottawa to raise funds and awareness for the Hospice at May Court, it combines charity and the cheer...
Let’s Give Thanks! With Flowers!
Some things change a lot; the seasons, your favourite pie flavour (right now mine is blueberry with a graham crumble crust), flower trends, and whether or not tights as pants are ok. But some things stay the same. Like the universal appeal of a freshly raked leaf...