Yellow makes people smile! I think it reminds them of sunshine and happiness, but strangely it’s a colour I never usually consider when selecting my flowers… For whatever reason, this week I threw out my misgivings towards the yellow and created this lovely big golden handful of sunshine.
My favourite time of year for hydrangeas is when summer’s ending and the season begins its change to autumn. Gone are the bright hues of blue, white and pink, to be replaced by various shades – lilac, dusky pink, cerulean and boysenberry.
Playing in my studio one afternoon creating strictly-this-palette-only-thanks wedding bouquets, I felt compelled to put together something unusual and bright.
Nothing says sweet decadence like a table set with a delicious confection of cakes and flowers.
This time we’ve combined soft and strong elements with delicate blush tones to create a lush, boho and ‘fresh from the garden’ feel.
I was very lucky to get the most amazing peonies, which opened up to be these full fluffy pink pillow creations. Bigger than my head and appropriately named ‘Dinner Plate’, these were the star of the show!
This is more of a romantic, luxe arrangement, which would show off in any space. The key flower for this one is lilac, and the filler flower is brunia.
Many of our brides are choosing the bohemian look this season, with bouquets made with wild and unpredictable combinations and deeper colours.
These opium poppies are killer! They’re a really premium type of poppy. Known around the world for… other purposes… but you can’t deny their flamboyant, striking beauty!
This bouquet is the epitome of spring waking up. I imagine a spring garden wedding where everything is fresh and looks like it has just been picked!
Hosting intimate events and teaching others is not something new for Shaye Woolford, having been a long time partner of Kinfolk magazine co-running workshops and dinners on behalf. Recently, Shaye has introduced another facet to her business – inspirational workshops at her shared studio in Tauranga. Studio 145 is a collaborative workspace, which Shaye shares … Read more
