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I hope you’re having a lovely weekend. I’ve scoured the internet and below you’ll find my favourite floral blog posts from around the globe. Enjoy!

FLORAL INSPIRATION

Weddings

Fall fine art wedding editorial with florals by Old Slate Farm

Dreamy floral cloud installation created by by The Wild Bunch and Mad About Flowers

Stunning floral designs by Sinclair & Moore in this Grecian shoot

Modern romance with a rustic charm wedding inspiration with florals by Botanic Art

Cascading petals by Designs by Ahn take centre stage in this NYC shoot

Romantic wedding flowers by The Loved Co at Kestrel Park

General

The best real-foliage wreaths for a green Christmas 2018 via The Telegraph

Australian native flower industry looking for growers

How one flower delivery service is empowering local florists

FLOWERONA’S WEEK

I’m writing this on Saturday evening as this week has been absolutely crazy. And this is the first chance I’ve had to put this blog post together. On Wednesday, I went to New Covent Garden Flower Market to take photos for the next report for their website. And oh my goodness, there was such an incredibly festive atmosphere there! So much sparkle, glitter and pine…

This week, I’ve been having Skype calls with the very talented lady behind the creation of the new Flowerona website and I can’t wait to share it with you!

There won’t be a Flowerona List blog post next Sunday as from tomorrow, the new Flowerona website will be under construction. So, I’ll be unable to publish anything new for a few days.However, I’m SO excited to let you know that the brand new version of the Flowerona website will be going live on Monday, 10th December, Flowerona’s 8th Birthday!

I saw a preview of the new site on Friday and was completely blown away. It’s so beautiful!I’ll be back here on Monday, 10th December. And then on Sunday 16th December, there will be a new Flowerona List blog post.

I hope you have a lovely relaxing Sunday…

(Image: Henry Photography)

Time to chill with this week’s round-up of floral-inspired links from around the globe…

FLORAL INSPIRATION

Weddings

– Enchanting secret garden editorial shoot with florals by Blue Jasmine

– Breath-taking wedding flowers by Rob van Helden for Princess Eugenie

– Stunning florals by Bows + Arrows at this elegant country wedding in Texas

– White blooms by Catalina Neal take centre stage at this fabulous bridal shoot

– Trailing bridal bouquet by Copihue in this Tuscan location

General

– At home with florist Brigitte Girling in the English countryside

– Adding a burst of colour to Melbourne streets, this installation by Joost Bakker

– Why millennials are reviving the faux plant trend

& BEYOND

– An new edition to my desk, this lovely bud vase, with flowers from the garden

– Love this birthday card which my mum sent to me this week

– Hanging in my office, this beautiful botanical illustration by Starkeys Lane

FLOWERONA’S WEEK

Well, so many of my plans were scuppered this week as I caught a horrible cold last weekend, which had me laid low for a few days. It meant that, unfortunately, I had to pull out for two events in London which I was so looking forward to. But thankfully, the rest did me the world of good and by yesterday, I was feeling more-or-less back to my normal self. And I’m so looking forward to the week ahead!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s edition and have a lovely relaxing Sunday…

(Image: Jessa Schifilliti )

Heavens…it’s October already! Has this year zoomed past for you too? Pause now though a little while and immerse yourself in lots of inspiring links…

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– Beautiful wedding flowers by The Garden Gate Flower Company in this coastal location

– Can Instagram Save the Flower Industry?

– Fabulous flowers by Sassflower at this Welsh wedding

– An eclectic look at Old Covent Garden Market in the 1960s & 70s

– Wonderful wedding florals in autumnal hues by Natasha Kolenko

– Florist Anna Potter from Swallows & Damsons‘ Sheffield home

– Have you heard about the new Flower Vase Hair Trend?!

– New issue of The Green Gallery, an online magazine inspired by the infinite beauty of nature

& BEYOND

– Podcast | How do you become an online florist with Chloe Milligan & Emma Gannon

– Aroma Diffuser from Muji & Essential Oils| Particularly loving the Mandarin scent this week

– Spotify | Started listening to music in my office this week on my iMac and particularly this playlist

FLOWERONA’S WEEK

On Monday morning, I was back at New Covent Garden Flower Market in London to take photos for my next report for their website. And the rest of week, I’ve been spending the majority of the time in my office, continuing to work on one of my two big projects.

By the way, just in case you missed it, I shared three photography tips on Instagram Stories this week and had such an incredible response! Thank you so much to everyone who messaged me, saying that my videos resonated a lot with them. I won’t spoil the surprise about exactly what I posted, but be prepared to be a little aghast…!

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Flowerona List and have a lovely, restful Sunday…

P.S. If you’d like to see images of the Fleurs de Villes event, which took place in London this week, pop over to their Instagram account.

(Image: Orange Photographie)

Thank you so much for all your feedback from the poll on Insta Stories this week. By a landslide, there was a request for me to continue compiling these Sunday blog posts for you on a regular basis!   I’m so pleased you’re enjoying them. Here’s this week-end’s round-up…

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– Rustic Spanish inspired bridal shoot with breath-taking blooms by Siren Floral Co

– Spectacular floral arch by Evergreen Flower Co at this Ohio wedding

– Retro engagement shoot in a rowboat full of flowers by Rogue Florist

– Beautiful ombre floral wedding inspiration with designs by Bows + Arrows

– Passionflower’s wearable florals via Floret

– Romantic Northern Italy castle wedding with florals by Nina e i Fiori

– A florist’s guide to hypericum, my latest report for New Covent Garden Market

& BEYOND

– Kraft Square Scrapbook from Paperchase | As featured on my Insta Stories this week

– Aubergine Parmigiana | One of my favourite recipes from The Body Coach Veggie 90 Plan

– FloriBook | My go-to app for checking cut flower variety names

EVENT

Fleurs de Villes Taking place in Covent Garden in London next week (October 3rd-7th) is Fleurs de Villes. This five day event blends luxury floral couture and fresh flowers with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins and a pop-up fresh flower market. A dozen florists, including Lucy The Flower Hunter, Bloomsbury Flowers, Amie Bone and Maison de Fleurs will be paired with leading brands to design stunning displays and bring them to life with flowers. Head over to the Covent Garden website for further details and check out Fleurs de Villes on Instagram to see past events from around the world.

FLOWERONA’S WEEK

It’s been a lovely autumnal week, one where I feel that I’ve worn several different hats! On Monday, I was up with the larks and went to New Covent Garden Flower Market to take photos for my October report, which I completed on Friday. I’ve also been working on one of my two big projects, which are taking place ‘behind the scenes’.

Plus I plucked up lots of courage and posted some short videos on Insta Stories, talking to the camera and gave you a little tour of my newly refurbished office, which I love spending time in. I really enjoyed creating the videos and it just goes to show, it’s very easy to shy away from something you feel uncertain (or fearful!) about. But when you actually grasp the nettle, it’s really not as frightening as you originally imagined.

Oh, and I’m on the last week of cycle 2 of 3 on The Body Coach Plan. It’s been incredible and I’ve even progressed over the last three weeks from lifting 1.5kg to 3kg weights, which seemed completely unachievable when I started! Progress is being made…

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Flowerona List and have a wonderful Sunday…

(Image : Blue Rose Photography)

It’s time for this week-end’s round-up of inspiring floral articles!

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– Is color officially replacing softer hues for this season’s Wedding Trends!?

– Stunning images of the Illume workshop run by Sydney based, Oh Flora

– The Top Wedding Florists in the U.S. via Harper’s Bazaar

– Wonderful colour palette and beautiful wedding flowers by Trille Floral

– How can I change career to floristry? via McQueens

– Gorgeous florals by Pollen at this wedding in Dallas

– Modern artisanal inspired shoot with flowers by Hunt and Gather

& BEYOND

– Podcast | Interview with Nishma Robb, Marketing Director of Google | Women in Business

– Adding scent to my office |Alger candle by Astier de Villatte, a lovely gift from a client

– Perfect for organising my office paperwork | KVISSLE Letter tray from Ikea

EVENT 

Sustainable Floral Design – Afternoon Tea | London, 11th October

If you’re heard of the @nofloralfoam account on Instagram, you may like to come to an event in London next month. @nofloralfoam was set up by Australian flower designer Rita Feldmann and it raises awareness about floral foam and alternative techniques for the flower community.

Rita is going to be in London in October and in collaboration with flower designer Shane Connolly, a very informal afternoon tea party will be taking place in The Garden Museum on Thursday 11th October from 3.30pm-5.30pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet Rita, hear the latest about floral foam and chat informally together about sustainable floral design.

There is a small charge of £10 per person for the use of The Garden Museum, including tea and delicious cake. If you’d like to book your place, simply visit The Garden Museum website.

So, I hope you’ve enjoyed this edition of The Flowerona List, and have a lovely Sunday…

P.S. Did you know that the inaugural Canadian Flowers Week took place this month?

(Image : Flowers by Flowerwild & Lavenders Flowers | Photography by Sally Pinera)

Creating a wonderful stir online recently is this incredibly evocative image above. Head over to floral designer Joseph Free’s Instagram account to see yet more behind the scenes photos from New York Fashion Week.

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– Incredible floral headdress creations by Joseph Free for Rodarte’s SS19 Show

– Princess Eugenie Has Reportedly Hired This Celebrity Florist for Her Royal Wedding

– How Floristry Became a Fashion Business via Business of Fashion

– Stunning florals by Jennifer Pinder at this Danish ‘Hygge’ inspired wedding editorial

– The Story Behind Rodarte’s Dreamy Floral Umbrellas via Vogue

– Coastal wedding inspiration shoot with flowers by Foraged Floral

– My September In Season Report for New Covent Garden Flower Market

& BEYOND

– Favourite notepads | kikki.K

– Scenting my office | The White Company’s Sandalwood diffuser

– Make-up essential | NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

So, I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s edition and have a lovely Sunday!

P.S. If you’d like to see more stunning floral creations at New York Fashion Week, pop over to Putnam & Putnam’s Instagram account.

(Image : Joseph Free)

Thank you for all your lovely comments about my first post in The Flowerona List series. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed discovering new florists and reading about the world of flowers last Sunday.

Doesn’t this shop above look heavenly? Called Florista, it’s based in Sweden and was featured recently on a must-follow Instagram account for all florists, @the_flowershopkeepers. If you’d like to see more photos of the shop, pop over to the Florista website.

Here’s this week-end’s round-up…

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– Putnam & Putnam : a life filled with flowers (and don’t miss this video)

– Beautiful blush wedding flowers by Honeycomb Affair

– Even on Urban Excursions, Finding Mother Nature’s Charms with Kally Ellis

– The best florists in New York via Goop

– Improve your sketching skills with Gloria B. Collins

– Gorgeous editorial feature with exquisite flowers by Sue Gallo Designs

– What the UK’s coolest florists wear to work

& BEYOND

– Podcast | How I Built This with Guy Raz interviewing Instagram founders

– Chill-Out TV Programme | Vanity Fair

– Every little helps…! | No 7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum

– Chocolate of choice | Green & Black’s Velvet Dark Salted Caramel

So, I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s edition and have a lovely Sunday!

P.S. Did you hear that Putnam & Putnam are soon to release a new book, Flower Colour Guide?

(Image : F L O R I S T A)

Due to popular demand, I’m bringing back a refreshed version of my Flowerona Links blog posts called The Flowerona List. So many of you have said how much you missed your round-up of beautiful floral inspiration from around the world on a Sunday morning.

I’ll initially be posting every Sunday this month and then I’ll ask for your feedback. Every week, there will be a different number of links. But as this is the first post, it’s a special bumper edition. Enjoy!

FLORAL INSPIRATION

– How the common weed has grown on florists featuring Mary Lennox

– Florist Kitten Grayson one of the bright young Londoners bringing #interiorsinspo to Instagram

– Delicate fine art floral pieces by Hawaii-based florist Designs by Hemingway

– Neutrals with an earthy twist, a lakeside wedding with florals by Amy Osaba Design

– Lush organic wedding inspiration with florals by Prim + Lovely

– The 5 Floral Trends everyone is talking about

– Stunning florals in muted tones by Katie Wachowiak

– What is Garden-Inspired Floral Design? Aesme’s thoughts

– Botanical themed wedding in San Francisco with designs by Sarah Winward

– Painterly desert wedding inspiration with flowers by Janna Brown Design

& BEYOND

– Podcast | Liz Earle interviews The Real Flower Company founder, Rosebie Morton

– Chill-Out TV Programme |This is Us (Series 2) – Head to Amazon Prime for Series 1

– Perfect Afternoon Pick-Me-Up | Sliced apple with Pip & Nut Peanut Butter

– Fail-Safe Foundation | bareMinerals BAREPRO Cool Beige 10

– Essential Workout Attire | lululemon Align Pant

I hope you’ve enjoyed this first post. Do let me know your thoughts by commenting below or messaging me on social media. In the meantime, I hope you have a lovely restful Sunday, whatever your plans!

P.S. Check out Kitten’s Instagram account for videos of her breath-taking floral creation for the article. And in case you missed it and are just starting your floristry journey, you may like to take a read of my florist’s guide to floristry tools.

(Image : Guido Castagnoli)