Long-lasting flower power

Bridal bouquets and floral arrangements are often a crucial element of the big day as modern couples pay homage to traditional wedding day accoutrements. Canterbury is home to many talented florists who can make your floral fantasies come to life, but you can also take the reigns to make the blooms last, long after the […]

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 […]

Building a bridal bouquet

If you want to add your own personal flair to your big day, why not DIY your own beautiful wedding bouquet? An increasing number of brides-to-be are getting hands-on with the flowers with their bridesmaids ahead of the wedding. So grab the girls and make a party out of it! Check out our top tips […]

Love is in the air

“There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence,” so wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson in the 19th century, and perhaps this pithy but somewhat profound statement encapsulates best why the rose has, for centuries, symbolised love and is the flower most given on Valentine’s Day.     Allan Jarden of […]

Here comes the bride!

Yes, we’re in wedding season again with sunny skies ahead and long balmy evenings just made for celebrating outdoors.   We get regular requests from the hassled bride’s mother about having the garden picture-perfect for the big day, or for the next day’s after-match function. So here are a few pointers to get the wedding […]

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 […]

A sensory experience: Kaiapoi Florist & Gifts

They moved on 2 September to their new prime-spot location on Williams Street, Kaiapoi, and with a spectacular 16 metre display window, owner Suzie Lambert can’t wait to get creative, for when it comes to Kaiapoi Florist & Gifts, Suzie says it’s all about the senses.     Sight – The impact of colour in […]

Central City Flowers

A floral fixation: Central City Flowers

Central City Flowers has relocated from South City Mall to 92 Colombo Street (corner of Fisher Avenue), and owner, Allan Jarden, is rapt because 12 years ago, he was working at the very same premises. “It’s like being home again. It’s a great neighbourhood around here.”     Allan and his team specialise in weddings, […]

Ashburton’s Blooming Beauty

Ashburton’s Blooming Beauty

A garden blooming with flowers and trees, shrubs, and an array of colourful foliage creates a serene, embracing atmosphere endearing to the heart. As you head out south of Christchurch, along State Highway One and into Ashburton, you will find just that.     As you enter the town, turn right at the entrance and […]