Anna Banana & Apple Jack

We have adopted to little furry friends! Please welcome Anna Banana & Apple Jack to my lovely little flower shop Sweetpea's. We were initially told that Mrs. Banana was 7 years old... However, in fine print we read a weak later "1 year old" scribbled in by the vet. So much for getting two senior citizens... we got ourselves some kittens. Every morning we await their sweet little faces at the door, only to walk in on running sinks, broken vases, Orchids on the floor and one time Mrs. Banana even got stuck in between the 100 year old floor boards... don't ask how and don't worry we got her out and it will never happen again. Life is always an adventure at our quirky little petting zoo... i mean flower shop. Talk soon!

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. 

M.I.A in Blogland

I know it's bad. It has been so long since my last post and I am ashamed. I always have a guilty conscience when I don't blog for long periods of time. Things have just been CRAZY. With some of the biggest obstacles I have ever faced in my life I just haven't felt inspired to blog. Enough with my rant though, I decided to treat you to an absolutely delightful little wedding we did recently. Burlap, Garden Roses, a soft palette and rustic venue... how can it get much better. I hope to have another second to breathe in order to catch up with you guys again soon. I miss ya!

Good Ol' Pal Dusty Miller

I LOVE you! You are so soft, delicate and add the perfect tone of grey to any palette especially pale pinks and peaches. I love it so much I have planted it by the bounty in every container on my balcony. It is like a cashmere sweater or as if someone made a web of cotton on a lovely shaped leaf. Truely divine! My only complaint is that it smells exactly how it's name sounds.. Dusty and swampy. Oh well, just mask it with a peony or two and your good to go.

Have To Love Wedding Photographers!

They get such beautiful pictures of our work. It is so nice to get a glimpse at the wedding that you have been planning and working on for so long and it wouldn't be possible without our photographer friends. This wedding was shot by Photos By Tray C and florals of course were done by me and the rest of the floral crew at Sweetpea's. Gotta love a bride who goes for a super unique colour palette of Navy, Orange and Chartreuse. Turned out wonderfully!

Hello Weddings!

First big wedding this year and lucky little me got to make the bridal bouquet! How can you make something ugly when you have some of the nicest flowers to work with? Peonies with Dusty Miller and Brunia made for a stunning combination. I am so happy the season is here. In case you didn't know... weddings are my favorite thing in the world (besides my little furry friends... and perhaps my boyfriend).  This lovely bride found our store through Jaiden's Petals because they were booked for the weekend. I strongly recomend you check out her amazing blog she does some stunning work. It is so nice to have a little floral network in this lovely big old city.

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!

Flowering Cherry

I couldn't resist these branches when they came in a couple of weeks ago. Cherry is so affordable, lasts a couple of weeks and is fascinating to watch develop. This Cherry came up from the States and is the perfect height for my mason jars. True love.

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. 

Little Gardens

I have been making a lot of these little planters for mother's day this weekend. Aren't they sweet? I love feeling like I'm designing this mini garden and how it is a great alternative to a cut flower arrangement. They are lovely to enjoy in the house for about a month but would be much happier on a sunny patio table. I have also been doing quite a few urn consultations lately in order to bring gardens to condo balconies. I'm so excited to work in the sun and look over the lake while I plant them. Keep checking in I shall have lots of photos of my container gardening soon.

Hello easter, you came and went with a bang!

Holy cow this weekend has been insanely busy and it is wonderful! I have been making bouquets all weekend non stop. That is literally a full 24 hours of designing in three days! There wasn't much time for photos but I did manage to sneak in a couple of these nested posies which flew out the door faster than I could make them.

Oh and did I mention that Sweetpea's has Sweetpeas right now? I know right? Aren't they gorgeous!