Closed for the Holidays
Sunday
Monday
It's Beginning to Smell A Lot Like Christmas
Glorious smelling fresh wreath made
with Noble Fir, Christmas fir, eucalyptus, oranges, mini pears and bunches of
cinnamon. (Minimum one day pre-order required.)
Friday
We're in Haven!
If you love the idea of having a Christmas centerpiece
but don’t feel confident enough to try an elaborate design, then this cinnamon
and fresh roses ‘cake’ is the option for you. Do give it a go with the easy to follow
step-by-step guide in the article.
Big blooming thanks to the editorial team from Haven
for featuring our design! Pick-up a copy of The Edge (weekly edition) for a free December issue of Haven.
Tuesday
Holiday News
Dear Nooklets,
Your Floristas will be taking an extended Christmas break to celebrate with our
families. Last batch of orders will be delivered on December 21 and the store
will be closed from Dec 22 - 30th. We reopen on December 31st. Thank you for
letting us be part of your lives throughout the year. We are blessed.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
P/s: Featured in the photo is FeiFei, our multi-talented
door greeter in his seasonal attire!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013
We've
put together a range of Yuletide blooms to celebrate the season! Alongside our
most popular selections, we've also added some new designs to the range.
Accented with pinecones, cinnamon sticks and seasonal trimmings, they will bring much joy whether it's for your home or as a celebratory gift.
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Potted
poinsettia. Brighten any room with this colourful, Yuletide favorite! Our
version is presented in a coconut fibre basket with a mini wreath and baubles.
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Tropical Christmas! Bright and bushy fir leaves are paired up with
Conca D'or lillies, crab claws and plump football chrysanthemums, accented with
seasonal trimmings.
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Cinnamon sticks, pinecones and all things Christmas in this basket
filled with burgundy roses, red gerberas, crimson carnations, red-tipped
berries and fir.
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Keepsake tin packed with lilies,
roses, carnations, ferns, baubles and Christmas trimmings. Tis' the season!
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White lilies, eustomas and ilex berries sit side by side in this gold twigs and pinecones crusted
basket.
A hit as a gift!
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Birds
of paradise, conca d'or lilies, roses, eustomas and berries; make it extra special with a bottle
of wine.
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Long
and low centrepiece of roses, eustoma, orchids, million star and selection of
greens including
song of jamaica, monstera, bird's nest, eucalyptus and bear
grass.
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Read more...
Monday
Autumnal shades
We've been enjoying cool, wet and overcast days here in Kuala Lumpur and it's been a welcomed respite from the heat.
Autumn
The word autumn comes from the Old French word autompne (automne in modern French), and was later normalised to the original Latin word autumnus. There are rare examples of its use as early as the 12th century, but it became common by the 16th century. Before the 16th century, harvest was the term usually used to refer to the season. However, as more people gradually moved from working the land to living in towns (especially those who could read and write, the only people whose use of language we now know), the word harvest lost its reference to the time of year and came to refer only to the actual activity of reaping, and autumn, as well as fall, began to replace it as a reference to the season (cited from the all-knowing and much referenced Wikipedia)
So, inspired by climes on the other side of the world, here's our autumn hued floral offering
“Fiery
colors begin their yearly conquest of the hills, propelled by the autumn winds.
Fall is the artist.”-Takayuki Ikkaku,
Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro Kawabata, Animal Crossing: Wild
World, 2005
[Editorial note: Yes I just
quoted from a video game but it's a great quote!]
Read more...
Sunday
A Pearl Wedding Anniversary
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| The theme was maroon and pearl - a gorgeous and fitting match for this anniversary. |
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| The floating pearls at the base of the vase added a nice finish. |
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| The candles on the flower stands cast a magical glow around the room when they were lit up. |
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| The tall candelabras with an understated touch of flowing stands of pearls. |
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| Smaller floral candelabras were placed on top of these handsome pillars which featured swirling organic designs. |
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| Part of the floral composition for the stage. |
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| The main table centrepiece juxtaposed against the awesome custom designed logo for the event. |
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| The main table where all accents were delicately put together and customised for this dinner. |
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| Close-up of the detailing on the main table. |
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| Another shot of the main table. |
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| The deep hues of these maroon roses stood out against the white and green blooms and the glow of the candle light. |
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| Sublime when the house lights came down. |
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| Mr Yong presented his lovely wife with a bespoke bouquet of her favoured madonna lilies. The handle featured whimsical pearl beading. |
We had heaps of fun at every stage leading up to the event and even more during! Thank you for letting us play a a part in creating this wonderful setting. Congratulations Mr & Mrs. Yong!
[Photography by: Stephen Chong from Roll of Exposures]
Forget impersonal floral stands. Make a statement!
Flowers to impress clients? Impersonal stands left on outdoor walkways are a
thing of the past!
Make a statement with this tall congratulatory arrangement featuring a
lush tropical composition of crab claws, golden ramsy orchids, white dendrobium
orchids, eustomas and green ping pong mums alongside curly willow braches and
heaps of leaves in various green hues.
Or if space is an issue,
then how about this 2.5 feet tall composition of yellow roses, crab claws, AJ
storey orchids and cymbidium orchids.
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The recipients of this vase were thrilled
which means the client who commissioned it was more than happy with us. Smiles
all round!
Tuesday
FACES Wedding Issue
We had a great time working with FACES magazine on their August - September 2012 Wedding Edition (currently available at newstands). Plus, Brenda James our Principal Florista shares her thoughts on how to get value for your buck when planning your wedding blooms.
Read more...
Table Art
Do pick up a copy of the
Aug-Sept issue of Haven (comes with The Edge weekly) to see how you can
recreate this stunning tropical piece with an easy guide by Nook Flowers.
Thank
you team Haven!
Wednesday
Call us!
Call us when you need flowers this week, please. We'll be closed to walk-in
customers for the rest of the week to accommodate staff training and
housekeeping matters. Phone and email orders (with delivery service) remain
open :)
Read more...
Monday
Bloomin' Vases
Floral arrangements
in vases are always a classic choice. Whether it’s a tall piece for the
entryway or something more compact for the coffee table, we’ve always had a
natural preference for vase-based designs. Plus, there’s no need to use floral
foam and just fill up with clean water (but remember to change it often and
wash your vase out with soap when the flowers have wilted – it’s shocking how
many folks don’t do this!).
Here are some recent compositions:
Presented in a clear tubular vase, this
composition stands at almost 2 feet tall and features lilies, tuberoses,
eustomas and curly willows sitting among lush greenery.
Perfect for a man’s abode, here’s a design
with crab claws and green anthuriums with swirly, marble-like white shading.
All the shades of
summer can be found in this arrangement featuring gerberas, carnations and
cymbidium orchids.
We sent off a whole bunch of these pastel
hued beauties composed of eustomas, hydrangaes, mums, alstromerias and ivy for
a wedding at the Carcosa Seri Negara recently.
Friday
Welcome to the neighbourhood!
ST just moved
into the neighbourhood and wanted a house warming arrangement that worked for
her new pad. So we put together this
composition of white lilies, champagne and white eustomas, purple carnations,
salix with little sprouting shoot (like!) all nestled in some multi-green hued leaves.
Read more...
Sunday
The Day that was Valentine's 2012
No matter how you look at it – be it as a commercially
driven event or as the day star-crossed lovers exchange mushy declarations of
love – there is some magic in Valentine’s Day (segue: I’m thinking of Queen’s 'It's a Kind of Magic'). We met so many people ... girl/boyfriends, parents, grandparents,
siblings and friends who popped in to pick-up something special for their loved
ones… and vicariously the Nooklets (as we’re unofficially being referred to
these days) shared in this magic J
On an encouraging note, our signature, minimalist style of presentation continues to be well received and more and more customers are taking the cue and placing emphasis on the natural beauty of the flowers as opposed to the copious amounts of paper and plastic that it conventionally arrives in. Brenda, our principal florista is also standing firm in her quest to educate folks that Valentine's Day blooms should not be limited to roses but instead be a reflection of the receiver's taste. The thought the sender puts into this will naturally make for a better bouquet. But this is an ongoing project ...
As a bonus, Stephen Chong (www.rollofexposures.com) spent the
day in the flower shop taking photos of us going about our work. Stephen was so
quiet and stealth-like, we forgot he was even there but he says it makes for
better photos! The slideshow of his day at
Nook can be found at
Loads of folks posted on Facebook about the flowers they
received from us, so we’ll just let the photos do the talking:
Personal fave was from Doggy Bag Malaysia. "Thank you Nook! Your wonderful bouquet of flowers arrived yesterday and as you can see...it is enjoyed by all! Ziggy gives Nook a big nose up!"
To
those of you who walked-in that day, you would have been cheerily served by the oh-so-sweet Farah
Diyanah who (happily for us) was back in Malaysia for her hols and chose to
spend the day amongst the blooms. Here’s her account of A Day as a Nooklet.
Farah leaves for Melbourne in a few days and
we are sending her off with thoughts of gratitude and much, much affection. It
was joy having you with us, kiddo and you made us all smile (even Brenda who
can be hyper-serious when in work mode) J.
To our customers (repeat and first timers), Valentine's Day or not, we're grateful to have you in our lives.
Read more...
Thursday
Spring in a watering can
For one who
appreciates flowers with a difference – this rustic wooden watering can is filled to the brim
with locally grown cymbidum orchids, roses and daisies.
Read more...
Tuesday
Valentine's Day is a week away
When she says,
"This Valentine's Day you don't need to do anything special for me,
honey," are you going to fall for it?
Happy 200th birthday Mr. Dickens!
The bound books have been brought
down from the shelf and today we’re celebrating the birthday of one of our
favourite writers. What’s your favourite book by Dickens? Here are some quotes
which may strike a familiar chord:
“There are books of which
the backs and covers are by far the best parts.” (Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist)
“It is a fair, even-handed,
noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and
sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter
and good humour.” (Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
“My meaning simply is, that
whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well;
that whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely;
that in great aims and in small, I have always been thoroughly in earnest.” (Charles Dickens, David Copperfield)
“Love her, love her, love
her! If she favours you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears
your heart to pieces – and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper –
love her, love her, love her!” (Charles Dickens, Great Expectations)
“The whole difference between construction
and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after
it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.” (Charles
Dickens)
and of course
“There is nothing better
than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” (Charles Dickens)
Monday
Valentine's Day savings for you
Hey folks! Early bird price
for Valentine's Day ends today. Don't miss out!
Call us at +6014 368 1044 to place your orders.
Sunday
Saturday
Valentine's Day 2012
An aqua-packed bouquet, of a dozen roses, hand-wrapped in Nook Flowers’ signature style for RM150.00 (single colour & excludes delivery charges)
**Order before February 6, 2012 and enjoy our early bird price of RM135.00**
Option: Add RM25.00 for an arrangement in a clear glass vase.
Don’t fancy roses? Lots of other choices available instore …
Flowers & Chocolate Packages start at RM200
First time in Malaysia & exclusive to Nook Flowers - indulgent chocolates from Belgian Master Chocolatier Pierre Ledent! Air flown, these hand-packed ballotins and luxury chocolate boxes are sent directly from the Pierre Ledent flagship store in Belgium. Introductory Valentine's Day prices and packages available.
*Normal delivery hours are from 10am-5pm.
*Valentine’s Day delivery is subject to our delivery’s schedule. To ensure you get the best of our service & due to the popularity of Valentine’s Day , please order at least 3 days ahead of intended delivery date.
*Early bird price is limited to flowers only; cannot be combined with any other promotion/package
*Prices quoted exclude delivery rates.*
Here are some options for you to peruse:
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| Gorgeous shade of pink lilies and baby’s breath. |
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| Large bouquet of two dozen pink roses and eustomas. |
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| Classic bouquet of dozen red roses with baby’s breath. |
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| Bouquet of red and white roses, tea leaves and hypericum berries. |
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| Purple gerberas nestled among green song of Jamaica shoots and sprigs of peacock. |
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| Bouquet of sunflowers, berries, purple statice and white peacock. |
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| Mix-bouquet of red and pink roses, purple statice and green kermit buttons. |
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| Mix-bouquet of white lilies, pink gerberas, purple buttons, statice and two-toned 'disco' pink roses... yes disco! |
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