Leavesandstems

LATEST ARTICLES ( 31 )

• A New Year & an Announcement.

  

  60 whole days without a post. One of my new years resolutions - to start a new blog with a new direction. New Year = New Start. Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• What's Happening in My Garden :: October

  

  Let me introduce you to the newest resident of my garden.Meet Poppins. An 8 month old mini lop crossed cashmere who was in desperate need of a new home!Pumpkin... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 GARDENING

• It's Begining to Look Alot Like... Christmas Niche!

  

  I'm so excited to be involved with the biggest Niche to date - with 60 Stall holders, it's sure to put a dent in your Christmas Shopping list! Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• A Date with Nature... and a Boy

  

  I spent my weekend soaking up the beautiful sights of the Tamar Valley. Growing up at the mouth of the Tamar River and now living in Launceston, at times I am... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING

• First Prize : Worldskills...

  

  Those of you who follow me on Twitter would already know that last month I won first prize in the Tasmanian Worldskills competition for Floristry. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Green Thumb Child

  

  Spending the afternoon in my childhood garden has made me rather reflective so I thought I'd share the story of where my love of nature began... I was born... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Spring :: Bulbs & Blossom

  

  I'm currently MIA as I am busy painting & redecorating my Nest. I can't wait to share my renovations which shouldBe finished in around 10 days! For now, I'll... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Flowers:: Instagram-ed

  

  HyacinthSea HollyLisianthusStockKaleHypericum BerriesPaper Whites JonquilsHelleboreCymbidum OrchidCymbidum OrchidGreen HelleboreCymbidium Orchid Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• A Rose with No Name...

  

  A new addition from my favourite rose grower.This colour is devine, it is so new it doesn't even have a name yet! I can imagine these full-blown blooms in... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Vintage Tea Party & Pom Poms

  

  My vision for the latest window display at the Florist was: Vintage Tea Party Pom Poms -I started by covering the floor in Autumn Leaves, tiny Japanese maple... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• 3 Things...

  

  About 3things from :: 3things.org.au3things is an initiative of Oxfam Australia, and since 2008 we’ve been challenging the popular perception that young... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• A Florist & The Environment.

  Going into a store or the supermarket and having my purchases put into plastic bags is like the eighth deadly sin to me. Although I am rarely found without... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Homebody. & Moss Bunting

  Essential Homebody. An exclusive shopping destination in Charles Street, Launceston. Browse designer fashion labels, Contemporary jewellery, Luxurious products... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Flowers & Their Carbon Footprint.

  I found this U.K article on flowerexperts.comThis is something that I think about alot within the industry, I am currently researching the amount of packaging... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Autumn Is...

  

  This Autumn has been nothing short of wonderful... good friends, a new housemate, giggles, lifted spirits, a walk through the leaves in the park, thrifting,... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Pink Roses.

  

  These pictures speak for themselves. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Niche - All Wrapped Up

  

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  Posted on 20 April 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• My "Niche - All Wrapped Up" Journey...

  

  Why Hello there blog... Here I am! After a fortnight with no internet and only my smart phone to keep me updated on facebook twitter... I'm going to share my... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Tegan & Daniel - March 5th 2011

  

  Tegan was one of those Brides I love working with.She came to me and said;I like White Roses, a little Gyp and my Bridesmaids are purple.I know you'll make... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• Texture Love...

  

  I must admit this might be my favourite Wedding this year.It was a joy to create from start to finish! The Bride - Abby - came to me with an idea image that... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2011 ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME