Meet The Florist: Elizabeth Walton

In the new year, we feature the like-minded, passionate grower and florist Elizabeth Walton from Amble & Twine. She grows a wider range of wildflowers, including some Australian native species such as winged everlastings and strawflowers. However, her speciality, and what Amble & Twine are known for, is drying these flowers and turning them into stunning long-lasting creations that include decorative wreaths and garlands and dried flower bouquets…

MEET THE FLORIST: CELINE WATZ

This month, we feature the absolutely gorgeous blooms and arrangements of experienced florist-turned-flower-grower Celine Watz. Celine, along with her husband Tristan, runs Floral By Nature, a micro flower farm nestled in the beautiful Kanimbla Valley in the heart of Sydney’s Blue Mountains. Celine and Tristan grow only organic blooms and are inspired by the Slow Flower Movement to support and encourage sustainable growing practices in Australia…

MEET THE FLORIST: LILEE GREGORY

As Spring continues to throw colourful flourishes of blooms at us – especially the gorgeous purple splashes of jacaranda that decorate November – allow me to introduce you to an expert in colour, Lilee Gregory of Astro Daphne! Based in Melbourne, Lilee has become known for her creative use of vibrant, eye-popping hues that make her arrangements sing loudly of joy and wonder…

MEET THE FLORIST: SOPHIE WOLANSKI

In this gloriously blossoming month of October, I am delighted to introduce you to Sophie Wolanski, the founder of Muck Floral, a floral art studio in Sydney’s Marrickville. Sophie is known for creating stunning, sculptural creations that retain the raw beauty of the flowers and foliage she chooses to work with. She is also committed to making her practice sustainable, and to sharing her knowledge in this area with other flower fanciers. Her work is a true melding of art and nature...

MEET THE GROWER: CRAIG SCOTT

Welcome to the beginning of spring here in Australia, one of my favourite times of the year! To usher in the new season, this month we talk to fourth-generation flower grower Craig Scott, who specialises in stunning Australian native flowers. If you are a regular at the Sydney Flower Markets, you may well know Craig and his business East Coast Wildflowers – he always has amazing blooms available and is very passionate about what he does…

MEET THE FLORIST: BETH PARRY

While it’s been rather cold of late, there have also been some gloriously sunny winter days to relish – and this August we talk with a talented florist who will bring an additional ray of sunshine to your day! Let me introduce you to Sydney-based Beth Parry, owner of Dandy Flora. Beth creates wonderfully sculptural floral designs, often using unexpected colour combinations inspired by vintage design and cultures of the world. Her glorious, happy creations never fail to surprise and delight me!

MEET THE FLORIST: ROSIE BROWNING

This chilly July we meet Rosie Browning, a Sydney-based floral designer with a passion for conserving and preserving Australian native flora. Rosie is the owner of Know the Rose and specialises in drying and arranging native flowers, which she achieves with her own chemical-free, all-natural process. The results speak for themselves: gorgeous blooms arranged in long-lasting wreaths, posies, bouquets and installations that hold their form and colour for years.

MEET THE FLORIST: TARRYN RICHARDSON

Welcome to a new season! Yes, winter is here, folks, and to kick off the cool change we feature Perth-based florist Tarryn Richardson, whose colourful creations are sure to bring a ray of summer sunshine to the coming chillier months. Tarryn is the owner of Sonny and Willow, where she can be found most days busily creating stunning arrangements for home delivery. Tarryn loves using soft pastel palettes as well as fun brights, and has become known for creating dreamy bouquets dripping with colour…

MEET THE FLORIST: CLARE CUMMINGS

In this gorgeous Autumn month of May, we’ll get to know Clare Cummings, a talented floral artist who runs her own floristry studio from her home in Wanneroo, Perth. Clare, who originally heralds from Scotland, has created floral designs for the Ritz and Hyatt in London, worked at the famous Boatshed Market in Cottesloe, WA and now runs her own show with The Flower Girl, her floristry business that caters to weddings and events…

MEET THE FLORIST: JANAE PAQUIN-BOWDEN

This month we meet Janae Paquin-Bowden, founder of Fleurs de Lyonville, a micro-flower farm located in the heart of Victoria’s stunning Daylesford and Macedon region. Janae, together with her husband Chris, grow a wide range of magnificent, chemical-free seasonal blooms, from classic cottage varieties such as sweetpeas, dahlias and delphiniums to Australian natives such as waratahs and billy buttons…

MEET THE FLORIST: KATE WOODLEY

This month we meet the wonderful Kate Woodley from Two Wild Hands. Kate is a floral designer and event stylist who has had a love affair with flowers since she was a girl. Her incredibly romantic bouquets are a feast for the eyes and heart – her speciality is cvreating arrangements and installations for weddings – and I love her ability to transform a collection of sweet and delicate blooms into floaty and organic designs.

MEET THE FLORIST: Marika Saliba

This month we meet another of the fabulous growers: Marika Saliba of Glenbernie Family Farms. Marika and her husband John found their dream plot of land 16 years ago in Kurmond, located in the Hawkesbury region which they both love and know so well. Since then, this hardworking duo have grown a variety of vegetable crops and grazed cattle. In 2021, they decided to take advantage of Marika’s passion for flowers by establishing Glenbernie Family Farms…

MEET THE FLORIST: PETRINA BURRILL

Our first guest for 2024 is passionate gardener and florist Petrina Burrill. Petrina creates beautiful bouquets with flowers that she grows herself, and thrills in sharing the joy that giving blooms generates. As can be seen on Instagram, her garden in spring and summer is just a delight packed with goodness – you can almost smell the flowers through the screen!

MEET THE FLORIST: Lauren Kennedy

December heralds the hotter days of summer, as well as a season of festivities. And there is no better way to celebrate special events than with the gift of flowers! Our featured florist for this month knows this only too well – Lauren Kennedy of Sydney’s L Flora is an expert at creating stunning floral arrangements and installations for the most cherished and memorable moments of our lives. Her designs simply teem with an abundance of gorgeous blooms.

MEET THE FLORIST: HELEN WU

Ah, November! This month sees the glorious blossoming of jacarandas, those magnificent trees that light up the urban landscape with enthusiastic explosions of the most luscious purple-lilac colour you can imagine … they really are a sight to behold! As is the work of our featured florist this month, Helen Wu, owner of Sydney-based floristry studio Lime Tree Bower. Helen has a real way with colour and creates wild and artistic arrangements intended to inspire happiness and bring smiles to the face of her clients.

MEET THE FLORIST: FIONNA TAMIN

Welcome to October, folks, and hasn’t Spring truly sprung! Everywhere I look there are flowers bursting out in gorgeous, joyous colour that warms the heart and lifts the spirit. As does the work of our featured florist this month, Fionna Tamin from Peony N’ Pearl. Fionna’s passion for flowers and her dedication to her stunning work are palpable. She not only provides tailored services to her clients but also strives to maintain her true focus: creativity…

MEET THE FLORIST: JARDINE HANSEN

Our featured florist this month is Jardine Hansen of Jardine Botanic. Jardine is known for her stunning organic floral designs, often inspired by the landscape that surrounds her home and workplace in Sydney’s iconic Blue Mountains. With an amazing ability to retain her blooms’ natural shapes and flow, Jardine creates bespoke arrangements that display a wonderful spontaneity…

MEET THE FLORIST: Nikki Ogilvy

Our featured florist this month is Nikki Ogilvy, the ‘flower boss’ of Nikau Flora studio, located in Byron Bay, NSW. Nikki specialises in bespoke bouquets and installations for weddings and local events. With over 20 years of experience in floristry, her designs are a visual representation of the passion she has for flowers and beautiful styling. I love the way Nikki creates floral magic by infusing her work with outside-the-box creativity...

MEET THE FLORIST: TANYA SHAW

This month we put the spotlight on the colourful yet subtle and dreamy work of Tanya Shaw, founder of Byron Bay floral design studio Oh Flora. Tanya is a talented florist, event designer and wedding planner who creates gorgeous floral arrangements and installations for milestone celebrations all over the world. She is also an educator with a commitment to sharing her knowledge of design and sustainability. I love Tanya’s floaty, airy and romantic styling – somehow, her work always retains an appealing natural look…

MEET THE FLORIST: MADDY FALVEY

Maddy Falvey is the talented woman behind the gorgeous floral work of Ellebore floral studio. The name ‘Ellebore’ is inspired by Maddy’s favourite flower: the hellebore, known for its delicacy and strength – not unlike Maddy herself! Maddy’s stunning work exudes generosity and celebrates beauty. She believes in letting every bloom have its moment, a philosophy that is amply illustrated in each and every one of her artful arrangements…

MEET THE FLORIST: EDWARD WEST

Poho Flowers is a Potts Point institution and has gone from strength to strength with Edward West at the helm – so much so that in 2022, Edward opened a second store in Double Bay. Poho’s elegant contemporary floral styling makes it a go-to store for everything from breathtaking bouquets for all occasions to stunning arrangements for weddings, events and corporate spaces. So much beauty!

MEET THE FLORIST: TEGAN O’BRIEN

I’ve known Tegan since 2017, when I had the pleasure of working on the branding for The Lillipillian, her floral studio. Tegan has an easy-going philosophy and specialises in making epic, fun and stunning arrangements, often paired with evocative mood lighting, for weddings, corporate events and editorial features. In her words, her style is ‘moody and badass with plenty of texture’. What more could you want?! …

MEET THE FLORIST: ALICE SHEPHERD

Alice’s mantra is: ‘Mother Nature is my boss and I respect her greatly’ – and it’s clear that this talented florist does just that. I absolutely love the way Alice designs wildly romantic arrangements in soft, earthy palettes. With her great eye for textures and shapes that create visual depth, her bouquets remind me of an enchanted secret garden …

Meet the florist: ALEKSANDRA KEAST

Aleksandra Keast is a talented botanical stylist who specialises in breathtaking botanical displays for weddings and events. Her arrangements are bountiful and luxurious, and she often creates striking visions in pastel hues – my favourite! – or in a lush kaleidoscope of colour …

Meet the florist: Kowsh Rawson

Kowsh Rawson, founder of Kiko Design, creates inspiring floral styling for events and weddings in Australia and across globe. In 2022, she did one of my favourite arrangements, an extraordinary design of white hydrangeas and roses nestled around a platform which had the spectacular backdrop of Lake Como, Italy…