Thistle? Sea Holly? Jackpot? Beautiful Blue Stuff?

Call it what you would like but it is exquisite. This little flower usually has about three massive blooms and will last you at least 2 weeks. After it's time has past it will dry up beautifully and live forever (might get a little dusty though.) It will always give any bouquet a stunning wildflower/meadowy look. Perfect for all of the garden girls in your life. 

More Planting On Roncey!

It was a beautiful twenty some-odd degrees and there I was on the curbside amidst all of the construction doing up dozens upon dozens of little gardens. It was lovely being in the sun, getting to talk to everyone on the street, answering questions and making custom plantings. Summer here I am, all dressed in my floral apron and new lovely green gardening gloves!

Flowering Cherry

I couldn't resist these branches when they came in a couple of weeks ago. Cherry is so affordable, lasts a couple of weeks and is fascinating to watch develop. This Cherry came up from the States and is the perfect height for my mason jars. True love.

Yummy Mummies!

Holy cow it is finally over. These past three days were the busiest in Sweetpea's history. I'm talking busier than Valentine's Day ( by like 10 times .) It was an absolute gong show but it was fabulous! Holidays aren't holidays without working in a flower shop anymore. They are so much fun and you get to make so many lovely things (non-stop). The flower of the weekend was definitely Peonies. I'm talking  going through 300 Peonies in 3 days... Ya I know right? I jokingly say to my single female friends that if they want to meet some big sweeties to come take a gander in a flower shop on Mother's Day. These are men that are buying flowers for their mummies and grandmas (top quality men if you ask me.) Nonetheless, this weekend is going down in history for the busiest flower shop I have ever worked during my 5 year career as a florist. 

Little Gardens

I have been making a lot of these little planters for mother's day this weekend. Aren't they sweet? I love feeling like I'm designing this mini garden and how it is a great alternative to a cut flower arrangement. They are lovely to enjoy in the house for about a month but would be much happier on a sunny patio table. I have also been doing quite a few urn consultations lately in order to bring gardens to condo balconies. I'm so excited to work in the sun and look over the lake while I plant them. Keep checking in I shall have lots of photos of my container gardening soon.

Missing My Other Half

My sweetie has gone to Vancouver for a month to work on a documentary and has left little old me home with the cats. It's been a rough couple of weeks and there are still two more to go until he comes home. I haven't been blogging as much as I would like because I just haven't felt as inspired as I am when he is home. I am excited about how this is making me grow as a person but it is certainly not easy. I have been just doing my best to have lots of girl time and keep my house filled with flowers.

Here is the trailer for the video he is working on which just got accepted into a film festival.

Our Local Friends

I have a lovely customer who comes in at least once a week with her beautiful baby girl and gorgeous Golden Retriever. She runs a business called 3rd Story Cakes out of her home and does lovely organic custom cakes where everything and anything on them is edible. It is wonderful to support local small businesses which is why I am so proud to introduce you to her work.
For more info about her cakes visit her  Facebook or e-mail her at 3rdstorycakes@gmail.com.