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#frombudtoopenbloom

Posted by David | Jan 4, 2021 | Floral Tutorial Design of The Week, Video |

As part of the celebratory release of From Bud to Open Bloom, the company presents this Q&A session with David J.C. Austin himself. A great interview to start the new year. We hope you enjoy…

Romance of the Rose

Posted by David | Dec 10, 2020 | Creativity & Education |

Flowers have a language of their own. Looking back over history to Great Britain’s Victorian Era (1837-1901), people turned to the act of giving flowers to express their feelings. The rose—conveys the strongest emotions, read more…

A Winter’s Tale

Posted by David | Nov 10, 2020 | Creativity & Education, Video |

@David Austin Roses takes us on a white winter wedding classic tale, and although Winter Weddings may be considered minimalist by some, it can be truly overflowing with style and character. Learn more…

Jewel Tones

Posted by David | Oct 13, 2020 | Creativity & Education, Video |

Autumn is full of jewel tones and layers of texture from berries, dried seed-heads and autumn foliage. Get inspired by this beautiful David Austin Roses styled shoot.

Fall And Winter Weddings

Posted by David | Sep 2, 2020 | Floral Events, Video |

The David Austin Wedding Roses team took advantage of the September light, when they filmed An English Country Wedding. And, wow, did the roses respond! The natural light showcased their glorious colors and subtle tints, tones and shades, accentuated through the translucency of their many petals.

Small & Intimate

Posted by David | Aug 10, 2020 | Main Theme Story |

While weddings and events are postponed, we are looking ahead to how these future occasions may look – and once they arrive, irrespective of their size,

Beatrice The B-happy Rose

Posted by David | Jul 8, 2020 | Floral Trends |

Yellow roses are often overlooked, so we are championing the ‘Beatrice’™ (Auslevity) rose by David Austin Wedding Roses, particularly as the company refers to her as their “B”-happy rose.

A Little Women Inspired Floral Story

Posted by David | Jun 4, 2020 | Floral Columnists |

In case you’ve missed the release of the film and have never had the time to read the book (make the time, by the way – it’s worth it!), Little Women is a classic story of four girls who were raised by their mother while their father

ON THE LEVEL WITH NEVILLE – It’s ok to be a little different

Posted by David | May 21, 2020 | Floral Columnists |

When we opened our store, My Mother’s Bloomers, in 1992, it caused a bit of a fuss here in our little city – Halifax, Nova Scotia (look it up!) – of less than a half million people.

Contemporary Rose Topiary

Posted by David | Mar 16, 2020 | How-To Floral Designs |

Have you heard of the “Grandmillennial” décor style yet? It’s the blending of elements from two generations: “Grandma” and “millennial.” (Yes, it’s a thing!) See here how floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, applies the style to flower arranging, mixing “vintage/heirloom” with “modern.” [Read more …]

Spring in the Forest

Posted by David | Mar 9, 2020 | How-To Floral Designs |

Feast your eyes on this magnificent spring woodlands centerpiece, which showcases the trendy Japanese plant-growing art of kokedama. Designed by Erik Witcraft, AIFD. Read more […]