Whether you’re planning a wedding, choosing a birthday gift, or simply brightening someone’s day, one question comes up time and again: how many flowers should a bouquet actually contain? The answer depends on several factors, from the size and style you’re after to the occasion and your budget. This guide will help you navigate the […]
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Vases That Suit Every Type of Bouquet
A great bouquet doesn’t stop at the last snip of the stem — the vase you choose is the quiet partner that makes the flowers sing.
Sunflowers and Symbolism: Why These Happy Blooms Are Deeper Than They Look
Sunflowers are honest flowers. They don’t whisper or hide. They stand tall and demand to be seen. In a world that sometimes feels too clever or cynical for its own good, there’s something beautifully uncomplicated about that.
20 Varieties of Purple Flowers: Beauty, Meaning, and Blooms for Every Occasion
There’s something undeniably enchanting about purple flowers. Whether you’re building a dreamy cottage garden, styling a vase arrangement for your kitchen bench, or choosing a thoughtful gift, purple blooms evoke a sense of calm, creativity, and quiet elegance.
The Intriguing World of Victorian Floriography: How to Send Secret Messages with Flowers
Flowers are more than just pretty petals and pleasing scents—they’re secret storytellers. During the Victorian era, bouquets weren’t just gifts—they were coded messages, conveying everything from undying devotion to polite rejection. Welcome to the fascinating world of floriography, the language of flowers.
B & M Spring / Summer Essential Body Products
Sunkissed skin, fresh air, long and slow days spent by the ocean, this is summertime. As we approach Australians favourite time of the year, it is more important than ever to listen to our bodies and nourish our skins with the best products you can find. Paying homage to France’s ultimate Compagne De provence, providing […]
Why Flowers Are The Perfect Gift Idea For Any Occasion
Flowers have a profound way of generating emotional responses. Their colours, smell, aesthetics, and textures are so powerful that they can provide a moment of comfort in times of both joy and despair. Although the moment is fleeting, the memories are everlasting. Read on to find out 5 reasons why flowers are the perfect gift […]
Do what you love, love what you do!
Welcome Readers! Many people are shocked to hear that this year we are celebrating our 30 years as B & M Florist, with the same store, same location and the same owners. The biggest question we are asked by customers is how do you do it? The simple answer is PASSION! And we mean an abundance […]
Real wedding – The wedding of a florist
PLANNING A WEDDING IS DIFFICULT ENOUGH, LET ALONE BEING A FLORIST! The pressure I received from clients, friends and family to create an atmosphere so magical and different from anything else people had seen before was definitely a challenge. So where did it start? To be honest as expected from a florist, the date 1st October […]