“I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead” – Mark Twain I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of getting only bills in the post! The rare occasion when I get a card or a letter in the post (hint hint) it makes me SO...Continue Reading
More and more, we have visitors to the shop enquiring about the best “hard to kill” plant to have on their desk space at work, and this is mainly due to much evidence proving the positives of having more greenery in your workspace. Obviously, here at Adonis, surrounded by such wonderful plants and flowers on...Continue Reading
Calling all romantic souls….the 14th February is approaching fast!! We are busy here at Adonis HQ preparing to satisfy all your floral needs with romantic bouquets to make that perfect gesture of your lurrrrve! Did you know…. Valentines Day has some pretty dark roots.. Historians believe Valentine’s Day actually began in Ancient Rome as a...Continue Reading
To Jungalow or not to Jungalow? Spoiler answer: Jungalow, definitely and start with having a pitcher plant. Jungalow in Urban dictionary is defined as an accommodation raised off the ground and surrounded by plants or.. well, Jungle. In social media terms it also has another meaning. It stands for an urban dwelling filled with...Continue Reading
We too! In this blog post we will share a little” know how” in creating your own. Lush terrariums planted with succulents, ferns, air plants and decorated with twigs and possibly one or two “lego men” have been “en vogue” for a couple of years now. These gorgeous microcosms are a truly unique house...Continue Reading
‘There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.’ – Michelle Obama ‘Well-behaved women seldom make history.’ – Laurel Thatcher-Ulrich ‘A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.’ – Irish Proverb ‘One is not born, but...Continue Reading
Valentines day is fast approaching and will soon be on our doorstep! The day itself has many traditions worldwide including the giving of a dozen red roses, with each rose representing a month of the year and declaring your love to the receiver all year round. In Denmark, pressed snowdrops are given to a loved...Continue Reading
Did you see the BBC mini series Little Women over Christmas? A lovely new version based on the classic novel by American author Louisa May Alcott starring Hollywood stars including Angela Lansbury, Michael Gambon and Emily Watson. The filming took place mainly here in Wicklow, Ireland and Adonis Flower Designers were approached way back in the spring to...Continue Reading
With the indulgences of Christmas behind us, we are craving fresh scents, clean lines and bright colour to get us through the dreary January and ease us into Spring! After clearing away all the decorations and every last pine needle at home, what could be nicer than a fresh bunch of tulips or an arrangement...Continue Reading
