Wild and free: Victoria Florists
Big, beautiful, wild, loose and free, is how Victoria Florists describes the bridal bouquets of now. “Dried and silk flowers woven with fresh blooms are spot on trend,” says owner Leanne Lovell. A bouquet of a fresh white king protea, silk hydrangeas and dried wild flowers springs to mind. “It’s very natural now, with […]
Dried flower trend keeps blooming: Victoria Florists
Natural, rustic and romantic: The popularity of dried flowers refuses to wane in 2020. Victoria Florist’s Leanne Lovell tells us how to include the blooms at your next inspired event. Floral arrangements can transform an event, creating character and atmosphere. Flowers add colour, fragrance and a sense of occasion – whether to a […]
Flower Power: Victoria Florists
Flowers bring colour, texture and feeling to your special day. Metropol catches up with Leanne Lovell from Victoria Florists about what colours and varieties we can expect to see adorning upcoming weddings. How much are floral colour choices for weddings influenced by trends? Mostly as many brides get ideas and are inspired by what […]
Say it with flowers: Alpine Florist and Gifts
Alpine Florist and Gifts is a boutique floral studio located in the heart of Methven township with a reputation for beautiful, long-lasting, fresh flower bouquets and arrangements. Owner and florist Dale Tapp is excited to announce the recent move to an online shop via her website www.alpineflorist.co.nz. “Just like our flowers, our gorgeous […]
Adorn it with flowers: Ilam Florist
Renowned for their flowers and quality service, Ilam Florist brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise to customers in Christchurch and beyond. They have a beautiful and wide selection of flowers for all occasions, be it births, weddings, bereavements, corporate events, anniversaries, flowers of congratulations, or even just to treat yourself […]
Flowers from the heart: Victoria Florists
We have long celebrated big events with flowers and when it comes to big events, they don’t come much bigger than the wedding day. After all, no wedding is complete without beautiful blooms, whether they are for décor, accessories or bouquets. Delivering the most beautiful displays for your big day is Victoria Florists. […]
Bloomin’ beautiful: Victoria Florist
It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it. For Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full circle. “My mother […]
Blooming beautiful: budding Ashburton florist Samantha Rose Flowers celebrates her first year with a hundred roses
Samantha Rose Flowers celebrated its first successful year as Ashburton’s budding new business. On 28 May, Samantha Rose Trott gave out 100 roses around town for the occasion. The now 30-year-old excelled in both her floristry course at Christchurch Academy and her decade’s experience here and in Australia. However, the creative entrepreneur’s destiny was to […]