The Healing Power of a Flower Bunch

We never thought we would be here… in a full blown pandemic, but here we are! The year of Covid-19 has really welcomed unfamiliar feelings and anxieties, but one thing...

Chinese Money Plant Care: How to Care for Money Plants

With the COVID-19 lockdowns this year, people have fallen in love with indoor plants, and there's no plant more lovable than the Chinese Money Plant, scientifically known as Pilea Peperomioides....

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Peonies… Everything you ever wanted to know, and much more!

When are peonies in season? Peonies are “perennials” which means that they live for more than two years. The term is used to contrast shorter-lived biennials and annuals, but it’s...

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The Whitley Neill Gin Launch: On-Brand Botanicals and Fresh Flowers

We recently had the pleasure of designing floral scenes for Whitley Neill Gin's launch event at Watson's Bay Boutique Hotel, and—at the risk of having you think we only design...

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Fashion Meets Flowers For Louvelle’s Trade Show Stand

This was one fun brief to work on. Fashion meets flowers? Right up our alley! Our client Louvelle approached us to help the brand stand out from the masses, at...

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A Drink is Not Just a Drink: It's an Experience

Recently, we had the honour and fun of working with our client Sweet & Chilli. They're a specialist drinks agency, offering a unique range of tailored services to the events,...

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Best Indoor Plants and Houseplants of 2019

If you've been flicking through the pages of interior design magazines recently, you will have noticed the abundance of lush greenery going on within the most stylish houses. That's because...

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The year that was 2019

With 2019 drawing to a close, we've taken time to reflect on the highs and lows. It's been an epic year for Fig & Bloom with our business expansion into...

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Phalaenopsis orchid care: how to look after orchids

Phalaenopsis Orchids might have a complicated name but they are easy to look after! By following just a few simple rules they'll flower beautifully for up to 6 months. This...

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Best Condolences Messages – How to Say “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”

It's tough to know what to say to a friend, family member or colleague who has just lost someone. None of us feel confident in this situation; we worry that...

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Australian native flowers are growing in popularity (and we’re thrilled!)

Here at Fig & Bloom, we love working with Australian native flowers, with their rich, earthy colours and bold, sculptural forms. So while we weren't surprised when native flowers started...

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Four insta-braggable ways to present your flowers this Valentine’s Day…

Ah, Valentines Day, a time to show the one you love just how much you treasure them. But let's be honest – it's also a time to show your love...

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A vibrant mixed arrangement of colourful seasonal flowers in a white vase

Birth Month Flowers: Your Guide to Every Month’s Bloom

The birth flower for every month, what each one means, and how to turn it into a birthday gift that shows you paid attention.

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A single yellow narcissus in soft-focus close-up

December Birth Flower: The Narcissus and Its Meaning

December’s birth flower is the narcissus — its meaning of hope and renewal, its festive history, a care tip, and how to give it amid the year-end rush.

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A dense cluster of fuchsia-pink chrysanthemums

November Birth Flower: The Chrysanthemum and Its Meaning

November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum — its meaning of loyalty and longevity, its golden-flower history, and why it makes such a lasting gift.

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October Birth Flower: The Marigold and Its Meaning

October’s birth flower is the marigold — its warm meaning, its place in Day of the Dead and Diwali, and how to gift a golden bouquet in spring.

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A close-up of pink, daisy-like aster flowers

September Birth Flower: The Aster and Its Meaning

September’s birth flower is the aster — its meaning of wisdom and affection, the story behind its star-shaped name, and how to gift it in spring.

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A close-up of vivid red gladiolus blooms on the stem

August Birth Flower: The Gladiolus and Its Meaning

August’s birth flower is the gladiolus — its meaning of strength and integrity, its sword-named history, a care tip, and how to gift it.

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A hand holding a single stem of blue and purple delphinium

July Birth Flower: The Larkspur and Its Meaning

July’s birth flower is the larkspur — its open-hearted meaning, the link to the delphinium, a care note, and how to gift it in midwinter.

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A full bouquet of soft pink roses with green foliage

June Birth Flower: The Rose and Its Meaning

June’s birth flower is the rose — what its colours mean, a little history, simple care, and how to give it as a birthday gift in an Australian winter.

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