La Vita di YUGA

Home Wedding and Celebration Party

2011-07-24T19:26:00.010+09:00

16th July, I did wedding flowers for Geraldine who had her wedding cermony and reception at her home and her next door, neighbour's place who had a magnificient view from the terrace.
I put single cymbidium with red spicer orchid in a small vase on the signing table. I decorated 2 apartments with a lot of flowers.

For the entrance, welcome flowers
For the top of wedding cup cake decoraiton, I arranged David Austin roses, white and pink sweet pea.

The bride who did not want to have a bouquet, but I presented her a very small bouquet which mached her suit to wear, especially with lime colour cymbidium.

She looked so happy and beautiful.

My new floral shop " Yuga Floral Design by Setsuko" opened in Glebe

2011-07-24T18:32:00.019+09:00

The flowers in my shop: Yuga Floral Design by Setsuko opened on the 18th July 2011.

I have leased the shop at 143 St. Johns road, in front of my current cafe /florist "Yuga Floral Design & Cafe" 172 St. Johns Road near Glebe Town Hall. This shop used to be Honey & Ant Gallery. I wanted to make a boutique type of florist which as a gallery space.

It is not easy to renovate a new shop.

I have painted the front of the shop.
the inside of the shop, I chosed the colour of wall and painted with my friend. Trevor helpme me a lot.The shop entrance, I sold this lavender.

My favourite corner to decorate, I collected furniture by auctions.

The flowers against this dark colour of wall worked very well.

I am very happy with what I have done with my new concept (French/Japanese style) floral shop. Paris/Tokyo Styles are my theme.

Baby Shower party with high tea at Yuga

2011-04-26T19:25:00.005+09:00

Baby Shower party was held at Yuga cafe on teh 23rd. Scones, homemade mini cakes, cup cakes and finger sandwiches. 25 ladies gathered and enjoyed celebration of a new born baby.

Wedding flowers for Melanie

2011-04-26T16:50:00.013+09:00

Easter Saturday, I had a wedding flowers for Melanie & Thomas. Congratulations!

The reception was held at the Sails restaurant in MacMahans Point. In the morning, it was raining and I felt very sorry for this couple, however when I delivered flowers to the hotel, the sky was clearing up. I felt very happy.

the theme colour : Cream, apricot, purple, blue and white.

I found that recent trend is purple for wedding.

Melanie especially asked me to use lisianthus which edge has purple colour in. I have used lisianthus, apricot colour of roses, freesia, bouvardia, nerine.

イースターの土曜日に、MelanieとThomasの結婚式のお花を作りました。レセプションはSails Restaurant。朝から雨模様ですごく心配だったけど、ホテルにお花を届けて、レストランをセットアップ始めたころには、雨が上がって、ハーバーブリッジもきれいに見えていました。　ラッキーでしたね。

トルコキキョウを入れたウエディングブーケ。特にエッジのフリルに紫の入ったものをというご希望でした。最近の結婚式はなぜか紫をというお客様が多くなっています。トレンドかしら？

Corsage with apricot colour of David Austin and lisianthus.
コサージュにはDavid Austinをひとつ入れました。

Table arrangements at Sails restaurant
Apricot colour of roses, freesia, scabiosa, delphinium, lisianthus. Usually, in Sydney, it is difficult to find scabiosa, but I happened to find them and used for this arrangements effectively.

Sailsレストランのテーブル装花は、もう少し、ブルーと紫を入れ込みました。普段手に入らないスカビオサも偶然花市場で見かけて入れてみたらすごく効果的

Table arrangements

Reflections on the glass of wine cellar at Sails restaurant.
ワインセラーのガラスに映ったアレンジメントもいいですよね。

Florist in Paris

2010-07-01T04:07:00.004+09:00

I visited the floral shop of George Francois on Saturday morning on the 5th June 2010. 3 Japanese florists were preparing to place plants outside. I said Bonjour to the middle aged guy, who is Monsieur George Francois. He is often introduced on some of Japanese floral magazines, so I recognized him easily. Unfortunately, my French is very limited, so I asked Tomoko who is a partner of George to translate.

The shop is full of plants, flowers and antiques. I happened to find that there is a lesson on next Monday, so I booked a floral lesson.

I have floral classes at my shop in Sydney as well. It was a really good chance to see his French style of arrangements and bouquets.

On Monday 7th, I went back to the shop and had a lovely lesson with him.

Another Japanese Lady had a lesson with apples and flowers and I did a large Bouquet rond (Very large! and his style).

Paris Florists 2 in June

2010-06-27T16:16:00.005+09:00

I just happend to find another lovely flower shop. The deep red color of peonies are very impressive in the shop.

Florists in Paris

2010-06-27T15:35:00.004+09:00

As soon as I arrived the floral boutique of Eric Chauvin Un Jour de Fleurs, the scent of star jasmine covered me. The inside was not huge, but very cozy atmosphere. All staff including a Japanese girl were very friendly. Unfortunately Monsier Eric Chauvin was occupied, I could not see him. But next week, I happened to meet him at the flower market.

What colours of this Hydrangea!

Hydrangea is one of my favourite flowers, during this trip, I found Hydrangeas which have beatiful colours and textures.

A week in Paris in June

2010-06-27T11:35:00.003+09:00

I have stayed in Paris for a week from 4th June to explore by myself. What a fantastic week that I spent. It has been nearly 8 years since I visited one of my favourite cities.

I rented one bedroom apartment which is really close to the Metro Station and plenty of shops to buy breads, patisseries and foods.

First day's dinner: After the long flight I did not feel like eating a lot. I bought them and ate simple dinner.