Hello Wishful Butterflies~ This week, Westridge Florist Toowoomba has chosen the humble Dandelion to be our Flower of the Week! While most perceive it as weed, it is beautiful nonetheless. At Westridge Florist, we’re all about finding beauty and joy in the smallest of things. We think the Dandelion is a perfect representation of strength[Read More]
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The Importance of Flowers | Part Two
Hello again butterflies! In the first part of this blog, we discussed the ways in which plants and flowers heal, feed and keep us, as well as, our wildlife healthy and safe. To continue on, we’ll look at few of the more decorative uses for flowers and plants. Even as ornamental and aesthetic gifts, flowers[Read More]
The Importance of Flowers and Plants | Part One
Hello Summer Butterflies~ As the weather warms up, I find myself gazing more out the windows to the beautiful sunny world we live in. Although the puddle I once called my body would rather stay inside with the air conditioning, I managed to venture outside and witness the simple beauty of nature. I watched as[Read More]
Flame Lily | Flower Of The Week
This week at Westridge Florist Toowoomba, we have nominated the Flame Lily as our Flower of the Week! Not only is it gorgeous to look at but it’s also one of those most intriguing plants with a rich history under its petals. While these fire-like flowers are used for some medicinal purposes, they are entirely[Read More]
Happy New Year 2017!
Westridge Florist wishes all our loyal customers, friends, family and business community of Westridge Shopping Centre a Happy New Year and Best Wishes for an exciting new beginning! We are so grateful for the support and love we have received this year. It has been fun to partake in birthday celebrations from adorable new babies[Read More]
Our Organic Christmas Tree!
Merry Christmas happy butterflies! This year we decided to create our very own Christmas tree using natural products and an ordinary potted bush we picked up. Here at Westridge Florist, we believe the earth should be taken care of and so we jumped at the chance for a unique earth-friendly alternative this Christmas. Firstly we[Read More]
Why We Love Being A Toowoomba Florist
Before becoming a Toowoomba florist, my family were proud flower growers in the Darling Downs. For many years, we had a beautiful flower farm where we survived droughts, disease and fires. But as the tragedy of 9/11 hit, airports were shut down and the process of exporting our flowers came to a sudden halt. Due[Read More]
Floristry Course | Introduction
Welcome to our Floristry Course! Westridge Florist Toowoomba offers online Floristry Lessons for only $140! Our lessons are fully online and provided to you via e-mail with the option of purchasing florist supplies and lesson flowers to be delivered straight to your door. At the end of each lesson you’ll send us a photo of[Read More]
Sunflower | Flower of the Week
Happy Summer Everyone! This week at Westridge Florist we have chosen the noble Sunflower to be our Flower of the Week! Personally, I love sunflowers. To me, they are a symbol of strength and perseverance against adversity. These flowers are so bright and cheerful, it’s hard not to be happy just looking at them! Did[Read More]
Summer Flower Tips!
❁ღ❋ Break out the hats and sunscreen – Summer is here! ❋ღ❁ Everyone in Toowoomba knows how warm it gets during the Christmas months. We flock to our pools and keep to the shade to stay cool. Even the flowers blossom more brightly in Toowoomba! Florists await the arrival of their summer flowers. Contrary to[Read More]
Standard-Deluxe | What’s the Difference?
Hello Happy Butterflies! We are often questioned about the difference between the Standard, Classic & Deluxe options on our flower orders. The most basic differences are size and price. Our flowers are sourced directly from local growers and are therefore fresh and affordable, giving our customers the best value for money. So the more you[Read More]
Happy 2016 Formals!
Congratulations to all the graduating students! Many schools have held their formals this week, with others ready to celebrate their own formals next week. Our staff at Westridge Florist had so much fun creating corsages and buttonholes! One of our favorites this year was a corsage featuring a beautiful mix of blue dyed orchids and[Read More]
