Nice to meet you to... New York Times

Sweetpea's  
163 Roncesvalles Avenue 
(416) 537-3700 
sweetpeablooms.ca   

This year-old flower shop is a trove of hyper-local design. Hand-sewn quilts (150 dollars) come courtesy of the owner Sara Jameson's mother. And pretty lavender sachets (8 dollars) are made by Tellie Hunt, the tattooed rocker who works behind the counter.

Credit: Ian Willms for The New York Times

Can you believe it?! I sure can't! Your little florist is mentioned in the New York Times this week! It just blows my mind to see my picture at the top of the page in one of the biggest newspapers in North America. Did I mention that it was released on my birthday! Thats what I call a roaring start to my twenties! Still kind of in shock. 

Other good news... I finally am all settled into my new quaint little apartment and have a computer again. Therefore, no more excuses I will once again be that avid blogger that I once was. I can`t wait to show you photos of my new diggs. It is probably the girliest apartment that could exist in this neck of the woods. In my opinion, any newly single gal should absolutely fill her apartment with all things pink and floral. 

More Planting On Roncey!

It was a beautiful twenty some-odd degrees and there I was on the curbside amidst all of the construction doing up dozens upon dozens of little gardens. It was lovely being in the sun, getting to talk to everyone on the street, answering questions and making custom plantings. Summer here I am, all dressed in my floral apron and new lovely green gardening gloves!

Yummy Mummies!

Holy cow it is finally over. These past three days were the busiest in Sweetpea's history. I'm talking busier than Valentine's Day ( by like 10 times .) It was an absolute gong show but it was fabulous! Holidays aren't holidays without working in a flower shop anymore. They are so much fun and you get to make so many lovely things (non-stop). The flower of the weekend was definitely Peonies. I'm talking  going through 300 Peonies in 3 days... Ya I know right? I jokingly say to my single female friends that if they want to meet some big sweeties to come take a gander in a flower shop on Mother's Day. These are men that are buying flowers for their mummies and grandmas (top quality men if you ask me.) Nonetheless, this weekend is going down in history for the busiest flower shop I have ever worked during my 5 year career as a florist. 

Our Local Friends

I have a lovely customer who comes in at least once a week with her beautiful baby girl and gorgeous Golden Retriever. She runs a business called 3rd Story Cakes out of her home and does lovely organic custom cakes where everything and anything on them is edible. It is wonderful to support local small businesses which is why I am so proud to introduce you to her work.
For more info about her cakes visit her  Facebook or e-mail her at 3rdstorycakes@gmail.com.

Sweetpea's & Wedding Magazines

Just thought I should share with you some of the fabulous arrangements and boutonnieres that were done at Sweetpea's by my co-worker for a Weddingbells magazine photo shoot. The theme was "Preppy, Mod, Gossip Girl" and I must say Molly pulled it off flawlessly. 

Steering The Ship

We have had a crazy busy week at the shop and I have been all alone. The other floral designer was on holiday and the owner was doing landscaping quotes so it was just little old me in the store. Let me tell you I certainly learned a lot about myself and about responsibility in general. I also was reminded of how sweet my boyfriend is for putting up with me being so mental and stressed out. I adore being busy but sometimes it is a lot for one little florist on her own. Thank goodness Molly (the other designer) is back she is amazing and things are finally under control again. I managed to get one picture of an arrangement in though! Hope you like it.

Dancing at Sweetpea's

It has become a weekly ritual to end the day with some good solid dancing. Secretly nothing makes me want to dance and sing more than Chromeo. So, the minute I start to close, on it comes and the dancing begins. This post is not only about dancing though it is also about the lovely store I work at. All week long I anticipate the weekends so I can go to work at Sweetpea's. It is the most lovely place anyone could hope to work at. It always smells like lavender and since I go to the flower market on Tuesdays, I always have a fridge full of flowers that I have picked myself and am so excited to use. But it is not only the store itself that is fantastic, it is also the area; Roncesvalles Village. I ABSOLUTLY love Roncey. Although I live in Parkdale I cannot wait to move to Roncey one day. Everyone is always walking and shopping locally. Going out on the street everyone seems to know eachother and they are always so happy to see eachother. It is quite a magical place.