As a floral designer, much of my work revolves around organizing my time efficiently to produce high quality results. Wedding planning can seem overwhelming but similarly to how I prep my flowers, it is simply a matter of organization. Everyone’s approach is different. Perhaps you take the old-school approach, pen and paper, brainstorm and maybe …
Hello! I wanted to touch briefly on the impact of foliage, be it in your bridal bouquet or in your centre-piece, it plays a key role in the look you would like to achieve with your flowers. Foliage can indeed elevate the focal points of a bouquet or an installation as it adds different textures …
Hello there! In honour of World Mental Health day (Sunday October 2021), I wanted to touch briefly on the positive impacts that flowers can have on one’s mood and in turn, one’s mental health. There is a reason why flowers are one of the principle focus points when planning a wedding- they are visually appealing …
I love winter weddings and winter wedding flowers! Over the years I have created traditional wedding flowers, pure winter whites with accents of green foliage and winter berries, and some modern wedding flowers using colourful blooms and touches of gold foliage and vessels. And whilst the flower choice can be somewhat restricted for a winter wedding, …
Every now and then the florists get to have a bit of fun.. These beautiful red poppies brought me and the lucky recipient a smile and a happy feel.. I know I said it before, but less is sometimes more… x
It’s January. It’s cold and dark, but it’s the beginning of a new year and you’re looking at exciting new things to do or learn this year. Perhaps, a new skill that brightens your house and your friends’ faces, a new hobby that will entice you to explore nature, will push your creative boundaries and …
Happy Halloween everyone! It’s all about rusty orange flowers, poisonous berries, scary spiders and freaky pumpkins this week at Austen Flowers! It’s just about having fun… And I wanted to show you a fabulous Halloween table setting I saw at the Summerhill House Hotel in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow complete with delicious homemade toffee apples.
The design of your wedding flowers is your opportunity to add your personality to your wedding. Kate’s dress was gorgeous, unforgettable, but could she have carried her look off without her bridal bouquet. Over one hundred Lily-of-the-Valley flowers in one exquisite bouquet! Why was her bouquet so special? Firstly, the choice of flower, the Lily-of-the-Valley flowers …
Your marriage day will rank as one of the most memorable days of your life. The day of your marriage is fast approaching, you have everything meticulously planned as you want your day to be remembered for all the right reasons. How can you add that final special touch that will make your wedding the …
