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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 style, showcasing how the same stunning peonies can transform with different elements and vessels. Boho/Rustic…

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 process clunky and awkward, often missing the mark of what I’m feeling and truly wanting…

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 home when used as cut flowers. Here’s a simplified guide to growing zinnias, ensuring a…

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, local, and flowers that are in season. Meaning-making Savvy couples are placing a lot of…

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. As serendipity would have it, their focus for this term was the combined disciplines of…

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 radishes, carrots, and marigolds – that held a special place in my heart. Enclosed by…

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 the colours (monochrome, contrasting, etc.) for a winning bouquet every time. Important tips for long…

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 flowers when you say “I do”.  Wedding arches around the world Although marriage customs around…

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 and dried flowers don’t. Fresh flowers without water will die, ugly or gracefully depending on…

Hey there, lovebirds! Planning your dream wedding can be a rollercoaster of emotions, can’t it? The excitement of starting a new chapter with your partner, mixed with a dash of nerves and the constant worry about finding the perfect vendors who truly understand you. If you’re concerned about facing judgment or discrimination along the way,…

The human desire to gather and celebrate love and marriage is stronger than ever, and flowers continue to be part of the big day. As with many cultures around the world, flowers play an important role at weddings. They provide beauty, enchantment, and a sense of time and place. With unlimited ideas at our fingertips,…

Congratulations on your engagement! We’re so excited for you to embark on this journey towards your big day. However, as you begin planning your wedding, you might be feeling a little worried about the environmental impact of your choices. We understand how you feel, and that’s why at Twiggage & Bloom, we’re committed to helping…

Planning your wedding can be overwhelming. Even when it comes to your flowers, there are so many choices to make! But here at Twiggage & Bloom, we make planning wedding flowers easy, working with your mood board and vision. Here are some things to consider when you’re wondering where to begin. Where to start when…

This inspiring wedding proposal photo shoot is sure to give you ideas for what’s possible when planning your proposal (or even a very small wedding) in the Fraser Valley. A romantic proposal venue This January photo shoot took place the most enchanting little spot in Abbotsford: The Greenhouse Venue. Nestled at the edge of the…

Winter weddings have their own allure and charm. They don’t necessarily need to feel Christmassy, yet still evoke the stark contrasting elements of winter. You can feel the crisp chill in the air, glistening icicles, and sparkling white snow, countered with warm crackling fires and cosy blankets, spicy gingerbread, and soothing golden candlelight. At Twiggage…

In a few days, it will be the shortest day of the year, and the first day of winter! As a floral designer who grows her own flowers, when I look out the window, it can seem rather bleak this time of year. But, I like to embrace each season, and we are simply forced…