DRINKS NOW AVAILABLE

The Queensland laws have changed and Florists are now legally permitted to offer BOOZE as part of our service - No Licence Required!!

Flower Trap will be able to offer a range of quality bevies to include when you send flowers or hampers. We have a number of companies that are wanting to stock product with us as well as having access to the huge wine selection at CRU in the James St Market.

RENAME

Well as you know we are not the most computer savvy and in the past six (6) months we have changed over to Mac from that other thing as well as starting the Blog and having a Database programme customised for us so we are trying very hard to come into the 21st century - but that has come at a cost - we (read Martin) has stuffed a few things up resulting in there being a number of blogs that are all over the place so anyway we are sorting things out and shortly we will be adding the Blog address to the website.

We have been cruising along and supporting our new staff member Larnie who started with us about three (3) months ago. Since the last entry the weather has cooled and now the winter blooms have arrived and are lasting very well.

We have complete a number of large jobs and the Wedding from the last post so all is going well

Cymbid orchid plants have also started coming through and look fantastic. We have some amazing plants in the shop at the moment and they wont last as they are priced to sell!!

Dont for get you can order via the website - fill the form in - easy!

Another Beautiful Wedding

One of our delightful clients returned again this year to arrange another wedding this time for her son. Christine again took on the job of organising as her son lives and works overseas. The theme was white and soft pink lush and beautiful. The ceremony was in the Grand Hall at Grammar and the reception at Customs House with brunch the next day at home.



Maryrose and Larni created the bouquets and large arrangements while Martin laboured on the table arrangements. The large arrangements were delivered to the Church and then moved to the reception and then the following day to be enjoyed at home. M&J removals (Martin & Justin) provided the muscle to make the move happen!

The room at Customs House came alive with a black and silver theme and lush flowing blooms incorporated into the candle holders supplied by the venue. Draped jewels and taper candles finished off the arrangements and the room was amazing.

FLOWER CARE FOR WINTER

Well its amazing what some good moisturiser and sleep can do!!

Now I want to take the opportunity to ramble on about winter care for your blooms and plants. As things cool down and we unpack the jumpers for another year we should not neglect our flowers or flowering indoor plants. Your flowers will last longer in the cooler weather but you need to be mindful that they still need to be recut when you get them home and pop them into a clean vase with luke warm water and a splash of bleach. The water should also be changed on a regular basis and the stem recut again. Your blooms will drink more water if you have the heating on so keep an eye out. Keep the flowers out of drafts and away from the reverse cycle aircon and direct sunlight.

As your skin will be feeling the drying effect so will your indoor plants. They still need water in winter just not as much. Once the plant has totally dried out it is on the way out and rewetting the soil can be a nightmare. Clients with our orchid bowls should ensure that the moss is damp - not wet. It is also a good time to give the leaves of your indoor greens a clean to remove any dust and impurities which have built up over the warmer months. I also give everything a good misting with a liquid fertiliser after cleaning - I use a very weak fish emulation to the colour of a Latte in a spray bottle I got at Coles. It seems to perk them up and keeps them looking good. You can also spray the leaves with white oil for a shinny finish. I do the same thing at the shop when the plants come in from the growers. Clients with palms and madonna lilies can put the whole plant into the shower for a good clean and flush out - think tropical storm.

PRINCESS GRACE

Was going through some images from our Holiday in Europe where we cruised the Med for a couple of weeks. I came across this little flower shop in Monaco (the French side) on our way to see Princess Grace. It made me think of my little shop in Brisvegas

DES DEPARTS

Friends and Clients joined Team Trap for a glass of bubbles to farewell Des

VALENTINES COMES AND GOES

Valentine's Day has come and gone for another year with me and the staff happy to wave goodbye. It arrived on a Sunday this year so we expected to be busy but not like other years when it is normally on a week day and promoted by television and radio.
Roses were popular and the long stem reds were the first thing we sold out of. Oriental lilies and tropicals were also popular as they make an impression and hold well in the February heat. We also scored about 20 bunches of the first season tulip which were beautiful.
This was Des's last Valentine's with us as he has decided to make the move to Melbourne to be with his partner so there was a fun atmosphere in the shop for the day and Maryrose kept us all entertained as usual