We are very grateful to the businesses/organizations who took us up on our offer for this little project! Some were close friends and some were completely new discoveries (very happy to get to know you!)
You may have seen some of them in our social media posts; but here are the arrangements all in one place for you to enjoy!
The Aninga Project
The Aninga Project is a Canadian Charity based in Halifax that works to educate and empower young women in East Africa. They currently have over 60 girls and young women in school in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya. All fundraising are done here in Canada to maintain volunteer teams in each country.
The arrangement is inspired by the smooth vertical orientation and colours of the logo. Having learned that Uganda and Kenya both are big producers of roses, we made it a point to use roses. Doesn’t the orange rose look like it is reading a book?
Chebucto Links
Chebucto Links is a non-profit community outreach association in Halifax NS. Their mission is to support senior citizens by promoting healthy, active living through social and recreational activities. They are also a valuable source of information and assistance for the senior community.
The inspiration for this arrangement is their logo with 3 persons together. 3 vases were used with peonies in different stages of bloom. We also used some native Nova Scotia Solomon Seals in the back. Solomon, the wise king, full of wisdom just like our elders!
Doraku Japanese Cuisine
「道楽」”Doraku” in Japanese could mean a hobby or a pleasurable activity. The folks at Doraku Restaurant certainly enjoy Japanese cooking! They are one of the pioneers of authentic Japanese cuisine in Halifax.
Does this arrangement remind you of a sumptuous Japanese meal? …with the maneki neko lucky cat looking on!
New Edge Sharpening
Run by blade sharpening master extraordinaire, Peter Nowlan. He has convenient knife dropoff/pickup points at Getaway Farms at the Hydrostone and at our shop! (Learn more about the service here.) Many professional chefs send their beloved knives to him for regular TLC. As well, he makes biweekly trips to the Annapolis Valley at Larchwood Wolfville to service folks out there too!
In this arrangement, apple blossoms and fruit! The huge stone behind the knife reminds us of a whetstone.
No Restrictions Apparel
No Restrictions Apparel is a new company established in 2020. Yes, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It advocates for the promotion of mental health as something as important as physical health. With already a strong following in the powerlifting community, the company aims to bring its message of this “can-do” mindset to a broader audience. Set no limits. Set no restrictions. We all can be better!
A thick, corkscrewing branch was used to project the image of the ferocious snake, culminating in the defiant scream in the end. The strong sinews of the branch blends in harmony with the gentle peony blooms.
Purcell’s Cove Pottery
The ship’s mug is one of pottery artist, Sally Ravindra’s signature items. It is designed to not topple over as it sits on a ship that’s being rocked back and forth by rough seas. It is a perfect representation of the Maritimes!
So we put this arrangement on an incline just to show how steady the mug is. A cyclamen bloom, dracena leaves and a local lupin branch seem to fly out to show us the direction of the wave!
Takeya Japanese Acupuncture
Minako Kay brought her expertise in Japanese acupuncture to Halifax from Sapporo, Japan. The focus of her practice is to bring health and wellness to her patients through natural healing, by helping enhance the flow of positive energy.
We specifically looked for vines that match the ivy crest logo and incorporated that into a soothing and relaxing arrangement.
Trinity’s Florals
Trinity is a 4th generation florist. Her great-grandfather started growing and selling flowers way back in 1922! Trinity’s Florals is based in North Sydney, Cape Breton, NS, specializing in arrangements for weddings, graduations, and other special events.
Most striking is the beautiful fern on the logo! It felt like Trinity’s Florals is the kind of florist that would love using local material for their creations; so we decided to use all local plants with this arrangement: fern (of course!), lupins and forsythia branches. And as a nod to the wedding business, we snuck in the lid of the container with a dove sitting on top!
