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Pssssst…. Look what we’ve got at Bamboo and Lotus now….

Wonderful potted LIVING Christmas trees & Poinsettias ~ these make a fabulous gift or just gorgeous to decorate your home or office….  So cute….

You can pick up or we will deliver for you …

ℒℴνℯ♥  ~  Amore♥ ~  ℒℴνℯ♥ …

BuonGiorno Mondo ~

What a wonderful Wednesday…

An afternoon meeting with a lovely Client to discuss her upcoming wedding reception and a visit to the venue she has booked….  made me feel like I was back in Italy with my beautiful friends…

Gorgeous venue ~ beautiful, authentic Italian food, and so many happy memories came flooding back to me…  ♥ ♥ ♥

It’s going to be a magic wedding… a blend of romantic and rustic…

Can’t wait … stay tuned !!

 

If you love Italian food, great service  in a lovely location ~ pop in to see them at:

Gusto da Gianni

Portside Wharf, Remora Road,  Hamilton Queensland

(07) 3868 2011

Arrivederci a presto!

 

 

Some of the gorgeously romantic blooms we have at Bamboo and Lotus ….

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Exciting times….

We have been very busy little people at Bamboo and Lotus and the last months have just zoomed by…

Yesterday we were invited to create floral arrangements at the Redlands Performing Arts Complex and had a wonderful time installing everything on site…

Our theme was a little touch of tropical….  ╰✿╮

Arriving on site and starting to do installations…. 

Ahhhhhh ~ the stage was just too tempting… I’ve always wanted to do a little dance on stage … so….. I did

and then…. the flowers… 🙂

These small bamboo arrangements were waiting for the tables to be prepared and then placed where required…..

So nice to work with such lovely people and the staff  at RPAC were all so helpful…

Thanks to all … it was a fantastic afternoon ….

 

 

 

❀ Our Bamboo and Lotus front door ~  being adorned with this cute little Seaside wreath ~

 

Orders taken for these now…

 

More beautiful ideas from Europe…  Simply elegant using white and green ….

and something  a little more of a natural/organic theme….

Images ~ BLOOM’s Professional

And something a little more Traditional ….

 

Image ~ BLOOM’s World…

Christmas is just around the corner now… and  I thought perhaps you’d like to see a few ideas from florists in other parts of the World…

Cute baskets made from nuts in their natural shells… very organic and such a lovely idea …

Also from Kureck Floristik ….

With ℒℴνℯ from ~ Kureck Floristik  a beautiful free form heart creation…

Simply beautiful….

 

 

❀  ❀   Arabs Eyes (Ornithogalum arabicum) are in store this week too and another magical flower….

With their little “black eyes” suddenly appearing as flowers begin to open, you can feel like you’re being watched… hihihihi…. very cute and make gorgeous display in vases lasting a long time….

Something a little different and another example of the amazing varieties of cut flowers available at Bamboo and Lotus Florist…

Gorgeous black Callas in store this week… and I’m in love….

(we also have beautiful dusty pink variety…. also Heavenly)…

The meaning of the Calla Lily

It’s no surprise that the name Calla Lily comes from a Greek word for beauty. There’s more to their significance, though, than just a stunning appearance.

During the Victorian period in the 19th century, there was a flower language boom that meant certain flowers were associated with expressing particular feelings. That means that sending someone a bouquet delivered a very specific message based on the flowers’ meaning. There was no need for words – the recipient could decipher the intended message merely by the blossoms chosen and the way they were arranged. The calla lily plays a role in the Christian Easter service as a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection. In many paintings and other works of art throughout history, the Calla Llily has been depicted with the Virgin Mary or Angel of Annunciation. For this reason, it has been associated with holiness, faith and purity. Additionally, as the cone-line flowers blossom in spring, they have become symbols of youth and rebirth.

Calla lily colors

Calla lilies are commonly white, but they also come in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink, green, purple, orange and black. The colored varieties are called mini calla lilies, and each carries a different meaning. While white naturally says purity and innocence, pink has a connotation of admiration and appreciation. Purple, which is often associated with royalty, denotes passion. Yellow ones can carry a multitude of meanings, but are typically associated with gratitude. Black calla lilies, which have a striking and dramatic appearance, carry a certain elegance and mystery. Though they are more of a dark purple or maroon than black, they are still highly sought after by gardeners and flower enthusiasts.

(Source:  http://www.teleflora.com/flower-news/post/what-do-calla-lilies-represent-570744.aspx)