Flowers for an Enchanted Forest Wedding
When this couple reached out to us to create flowers for their wedding, they had a clear idea of what vibe they wanted for their big day. A classic white wedding, with a hint of pastels and burnt orange, the…
Discover Your Perfect Floral Design Style with Twiggage & Bloom
At Twiggage & Bloom, we take pride in offering four unique design styles within our garden-gathered aesthetic. Whether you prefer a rustic, classic, modern, or wild look, our arrangements are sure to inspire. In this post, we'll explore each design…
Say it with Flowers: The Art of Floriography with Twiggage & Bloom
Discovering a Different Kind of Poetry I never liked poetry. When reading poems, I don't always get it; they just look like a curiously balanced jumble of words to me. Additionally, I don't like writing poems because I find the…
Growing Zinnias: A Beginner’s Guide to Cultivating Colorful Cut Flowers
Zinnias embody the vibrancy and ease of summer gardening, making them an ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own cut flowers. These blooms not only add a splash of color to your garden but also to your…
Wedding Flower Trends for 2024
Sustainability We’re thrilled to see so much creativity going into how to throw a big bash without stomping on the planet. That means couples choose to factor in ‘happily ever after’ starting on their wedding day. This may include fresh,…
Sharing the Joy of Flowers: Reflections on my Artist Residency with the City of Abbotsford
So far in my chosen work, sharing the joy of flowers has got to be one of my most rewarding experiences. This past summer I had the fabulous opportunity to be the Artist in Residence for the city of Abbotsford…
Inspired by Nature
Embarking on a Botanical Journey My earliest memories of cultivated gardens were generic city landscapes. Nevertheless, it was the petite patch of earth on our small hobby farm - a tiny postage stamp plot allotted to each grandchild for growing…
How to Make a Standard Bouquet: our Foolproof Recipe
There’s an abundance of blooms to choose from the cutting garden at this time of year. Here at Twiggage & Bloom we’ve created a fool-proof recipe for a standard 15 stem bouquet. The secret is all about texture; you choose…
All About Wedding Floral Arches
Floral arches and arbours are a popular wedding option. Whether modern couples choose to get married traditionally in a church, chapel or temple or opt for another kind of venue, (indoors or out), the desire remains to be encircled by…
Creating an award-winning floral installation
Floral Designer, Lexi Richards, discusses her recent award-winning floral couture installation at Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE: Everything I learned about creating a floral couture installation, I learned in kindergarten. Living Plants We learned in kindergarten that fresh flowers need water…