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Roses for Melbourne

Roses for Melbourne

Melbourne Florist, Oakleigh In a class of its own. Visit the quaint little shop on Station Street and as you step into the store the classic charm of the clean lined pressed iron ceiling against the vast amount of green is a striking scene. Williams Florist is a...

Customer Flower Care.

Customer Flower Care.

How to get the most out of your flowers when buying cut flowers and bouquets from your local florist. 1.) Use a clean vase for your cut flowers. Clean vases with a teaspoon of bleach. Either scrub and rinse, or leave to sit in warm water for a few hours. 2.) Add clean...

Winter Floral Eye Candy

Winter Floral Eye Candy

Christmas in July Here in Melbourne the dreary weather Winter brings along with it has well and truly hit us. Christmas in July though, can bring with it some of the warmest memories. A cosy fire, gorgeous winter walks through the Dandenong Ranges and the Roses. Oh,...

A race against time.

A race against time.

It's a race against time. Millions of Men and Women from all around the world work around the clock to bring flowers into our homes. In Australia we are so lucky to have the perfect growing conditions for many cut blooms. We have a multitude of choice when it comes to...

Mother’s Day 2017

Mother’s Day 2017

What a start to the year! Who can believe it's already almost June? Key events in the Floristry calendar like St Valentine's Day and Mother's Day demand a keen eye for detail. Precision planning and careful preparation go hand in hand with experience and expert...

2017 January 22nd Bridal Expos Australia

2017 January 22nd Bridal Expos Australia

The Melbourne Bridal and Honeymoon Expo will be in full swing again this January the 22nd. At The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Opposite Crown Casino). The spectacular summer bridal event, (that is The Melbourne Bridal and Honeymoon Expo) will be a great...

Christmas on the doorstep and Flowers in your vase.

Christmas on the doorstep and Flowers in your vase.

Christmas is on the doorstep and being a part of your celebrations this year is our Christmas wish. Being that the Williams Community is our extended family, we would like to say Merry Christmas and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your...