BUSY BUSY BUSY

Apologies for not putting fingers on keys for a bit - but having been busy doing all the things that florist do and 2011 has started out big. We had the big flood in January. We were susposed to get 1.5m of water through the shop on Flood Thursday and we were very lucky that we didn't get any water damage at all. We came in and put the entire shop up on the work benches in case but in the end it was not required. We call came in on Flood Friday to clean the shop and get ready to reopen of Saturday - as the Market was going to reopen then. We also took in some of the homeless at home - we had no power but we cooked on the BBQ and had candles etc and spent time in the balcony watching the debris float down the river. We were very lucky only to have the car park flood.



Febuary had us in Valentines Day prep mobile cold room and all. Valentine's this year was on a Monday which created a logistics nightmare for us as we have some many corporate clients to look after at the start of the week. We were well organised and there was no screaming. We stayed open until 7pm and had busiest two hours between 5 and 7.








March started with the Brisbane Queer Film Festival which FlowerTrap has sponsored since it began. This year the festival is a 10 day event! Two giant arrangements were installed in the Powerhouse theatre to make the week look pretty. Cathy from Charcoal Interiors in Doggett St supplied the urns which again were quite large making the arrangements huge

SOFITEL CHRISTMAS

As the Holiday season draws to an end it is time to share with you all a piece of art which we did for the Brisbane Sofitel

The Sofitel celebrates the Festive Season with food and drink in a big way and the brief was to produce a unique display for the season which did not involve a pine tree - real or man made! After a short discussion a concept was developed which was then added to as the project progress to its final stage. Additions where made after initial completion to both extend the height and width of the piece and to increase the overall presence of the structure.

Champagne and Martini glasses were sprayed with silver glitter as well as knives and forks, whisks and tongs complete with 'ice cubes' that doubled as the lights on the display. To say that there was glitter for days is an understatement!

PEONY ROSES HAVE ARRIVED

For all of you who have been asking about Peonies since February well they have arrived. Due to the weather which has been bad all over the country - who would be a Farmer! - the season has started late.

We have been in contact with a farm in Tassie and our first shipment will arrive Monday 08 November around lunch time. Hans (our Farmer)has some unique blooms to start the season and we will have plenty of stock for you to choose from.

Look forward to seeing you in the shop!

HBO+EMTB NEW BRISBANE OFFICE

International Architecture and Design company HBO+EMTB launched their new design space in Mary Street with a gala event on Wednesday 13 October.

This international firm has offices across the globe from Auckland to Shanghai to Bangalore and Hyderabad and its great to see them in Brissy! Minister Paul Lucas opened the space while Flower Trap help out with something a bit special for the event

PHALAENOPISIS ORCHIDS TOO MUCH WATER PEOPLE!!

These locally grown orchids which we always have in stock are great indoor plants and flowers for 6-8 weeks. Over the last couple of weeks a number of clients have been having some trouble with them in relation to the flowers dropping and not lasting as long as they should. To investigate the problem I had the plants brought back to us so I could consult with the grower. The result is that they are being killed with kindness.

OVER-WATERING WILL KILLING YOUR ORCHIDS!

In the wilds of nature orchids live in the boughs of trees or rocks and crevasses all of which have good drainage and only the water that falls from the sky. This principal needs to be applied when you get your orchid plant home.
Display your plant in a well lit warm position avoiding direct sun. Water weekly in summer and about every 10 days in winter. I always advise if you think it needs a drink - wait 3 days. I also suggest a spray bottle rather than a watering can as you will use less water - and a couple of drops of Seasol will keep the plant thriving

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

September 8 saw regular event client PWC hosted a gala event at GoMA surrounded by the Valentino Gowns. Cater to everyone famous Caxton St provided fantastic food (as usual) for the evening. We did some slightly understated florals for the evening. Stephanie from PWC was very happy with the results! The word AMAZING was used quite a bit!

SPRING HAS ARRIVED

Well we are into the first week of spring! It's almost like someone flicked the switch and the tempature has changed almost overnight with 26 degree days and warm sunshine to the point of being hot!! Ranunculi have arrived which is the a great signal that spring has finally arrived. In a range of colours from vivid oranges and yellow to crisp white and pretty pinks that have become a great favorite over the last couple of weeks. Iris - natures answer to blue are popular and make a great statement when you put a couple of bunches together. We also have some fantastic imported roses. They have an extra large bloom and last extreamly well it surprises me and the colour range is great too!

The cymbidium orchids are almost finished for the year and our last delivery was on Friday. Leaf&Bud another of our orchid growers had dropped in some flowering Dancing Lady plants which have 3 flower spikes and as alway from FlowerTrap are easy to look after and make a great statement.

We have new ranges of containers and vases for the season and new cards imported from the UK look out for them in store now