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Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-65025678009721852662014-05-04T22:10:00.000+10:002014-05-09T13:04:00.234+10:00Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Bliss<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's time to spoil her again so we've compiled a little collection of gift ideas that might suit your special Mama. From homewares to bags, jewellery and gorgeous vases, we're pretty sure you'll score loads of brownie points by shopping with us!</span><br />
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earthenware vases from Have You Met Miss Jones with unique reactive
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range. Mint, pink or blue - $29.95 each.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">LEFT: Stunning embroidered cushions from Canvas starting at $44.95. Ottoman $189.95. Grey & Yellow Ikat Throw $155. RIGHT: Patterned Noodle Bowls. Large $11.95, Small $7.95</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yellow Floret Jug $64.95, Yellow Celery Vase $59.95, Bronze 'Sheen' Vases $21.95 each, Yellow Ranunculus $11.95 each, Zimbabwe Diamond Vase $139.95, Emerald Circle Frame $34.95, Pastel Multi-Frame $229.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fabulous new cosmetic bags from Louenhide. Small Blue 'Audrey' $24.95, Large Pink 'Audrey' $29.95. Small Pink 'Hepburn' (top back) $39.95, Large Camel 'Hepburn' $49.95. Mrs Darcy hand-poured Soy Candles $39.95.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">LEFT: Madison Jar scented candles from Ecoya $39.95. RIGHT: 'Jester' diamond foil Creamer $24.95, Sugar Bowl $22.95, Wooden Salad Servers $29.95, Copper Zig Zag vase $49.95.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can download a printable PDF from <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/FolioFiles/307/52097-OBDesigns%20Easter%202014.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> to colour at home or if you're in the shop or cafe this week pick up a copy from our lovely staff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now, the best bit is, if you return it to us by noon on Easter Sunday (20 April 2014) you go into the running for a Kid's High Tea from Tulips. YUMMO.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oh and while you're here, take a sneak peak at what OB Designs make. We already have some of these softies in stock but there are also more to arrive. Cute yes?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anyone remember doing this at high school? We decided to use this letter folding technique for some recent vouchers we were making. Did you happen to get one in a goodie bag from <a href="http://canberracreatives.com.au/" target="_blank">Canberra Creatives</a> Mega Craft Day?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anyway, it's super easy and pretty cute for so many uses! Be fun to write notes for the kids and pop in their lunchboxes hey? Or maybe, just like in high school, a special love letter for your sweetheart... nawww.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We thought we'd share our experience here in the form of a quick and easy photo tutorial. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span>Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-83446879838428648622014-04-03T20:38:00.004+11:002014-04-03T20:41:39.114+11:00Kidtastic Crafts End of Term Parties!<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have had so much fun hosting Charmaine and her Kidtastic Craft Program at the cafe this term. Every week there is something new and fun for the little ones to try and we love seeing the same faces returning each week for more. To celebrate end of term we will be part-ay-ing! Details below. Shall we see you there?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The school holiday program is also taking bookings. <a href="http://i3089.wix.com/kidtasticcrafts#!sessions---school-holidays/c1nq7" target="_blank">Click here</a> for details.</span><br />
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<br />Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-17586344783898193102014-03-30T20:25:00.000+11:002014-03-30T20:25:01.308+11:00NEW! Three Piece Settings<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Super gorgeous new 3 piece settings arrived at Bliss this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Normally $249 but you can have one for $199 if your quick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You may or may not be aware that our little shop is located right next door to our great little cafe <a href="http://www.tulipscafe.com.au/" target="_blank">Tulips</a> and that we are regularly bombarded with delicious foodie smells wafting through our door. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Of course it's a blessing and a curse all at the same time isn't it? It's lucky we are often too busy to be snacking all day or we may find ourselves struggling to fit through doorways and supermarket checkouts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We wanted to share with you a quick pic of today's Friday Lunch Special. Every week chef Josh whips up something fabulous and new for the occasion. Today he's gone for a Chicken Pad Thai, so simple and fresh and AMAZING. It's a tough life being official photographer and taste-testers but someone has to do it right?</span><br />
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<br />Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-5424482682079092252014-01-10T11:20:00.001+11:002014-01-10T11:22:24.709+11:00Kidtastic School Holiday Craft Program at Tulips Cafe<br />
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Have you brought the kids out to Tulips yet to get crafty? Charmaine from Homemade Kids Parties has been busy running craft sessions at the cafe for the last few months. She has ramped up the sessions for the holidays, with an earlier start (10am) and Friday sessions as well as the usual Tuesday's and Thursdays.<br />
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Next week the children will be making Hairy Caterpillars! Then our ever popular Potting classes will also feature.<br />
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If you have pre-schoolers and toddlers, don't forget that the program will continue after school is back, each Tuesday and Thursday from 10am. Stay tuned for that program!<br />
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Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-4508537859381078492013-09-22T18:00:00.002+10:002013-09-22T18:03:17.617+10:00Plant of the Month - Rhododendron<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This week we took delivery of a stunning batch of <b>fresh Rhododendrons.</b> They have such gorgeous blooms! Rhodo's are suited perfectly to Canberra's climate and flower over a long period in Spring. There are over 1000 species, coming from all over the world, including one from Australia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rhodo's like a slightly acidic and well-drained soil, which is easily achieved when adding manure or compost to the soil. One small pest to watch out for is thrip in late spring. A simple way to get rid of them if you do find them is with Pyrethrum spray.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you know Canberra had an official plant to commemorate our 100th birthday this year? Well, now you do!</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canberra Bells</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a beautiful Correa </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">which features two-tone, red and cream bell-shaped flowers</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> that are Autumn flowering. Of course this coincides nicely with Canberra Day each year. The Correa is an Australian native and is indigenous our region. It's dry tolerant and frost hardy so will survive all seasons in the ACT. The </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canberra Bells</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> variety was developed specifically to commemorate our centenary by e</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: slick-book, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">xperienced local native plant breeders, Peter and Jennifer Ollerenshaw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like Canberra itself, the plant is born out of Federation: one of its parent plants is appropriately called </span><span style="font-family: slick-heavy, Arial; font-weight: normal;"><i>Federation Belle</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, while the other is</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: slick-heavy, Arial; font-weight: normal;"><i>Correa Mannii</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The common name </span><strong style="font-family: slick-heavy, Arial;"><i>Canberra Bells</i></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> was the most popular choice among more than 250 suggestions received from Canberrans and gardening enthusiasts across Australia. </span><span style="font-family: slick-heavy, Arial; font-weight: normal;"><i>Canberra Bells</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> can already be found growing in excellent company, with plants set to thrive at Government House, the Australian National Botanic Gardens and the National Arboretum.</span><br />
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A sweet new collection of cream metal garden furniture has arrived at Bliss this week. There's a lovely 3 piece setting and matching garden bench with delicate cut out rose detail. A perfectly stunning 3 seater bench completes the range.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You may know this months Plant of the Month as its more common name - the carnation. So pretty and so easy to grow too! They're super hardy, love the sun and are drought AND frost resistant. Perfect for old Canberra town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A great weed suppressor and very low maintenance, they require no special pruning or spraying. You can literally forget about them, just like the one in my garden! Best thing is they don't become a pesky weed themselves, unlike many other perennials can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But mostly, they are just BEAUTIFUL. We've got some stunning deep red ones available at Bliss right now as well as pretty Candy Floss pink.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And we've got goodies. Today's post is all about our latest range of glassware from one of our fave brands Ecology.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Del Sol range is made from 100% recycled glass - maintaining the Ecology philosophy of reducing the environmental impact of products and packaging wherever possible in daily life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The beautiful <b>chunky tumblers</b> come in tall and short for $7.95 and $6.95 respectively. Also in the range are the stunning <b>serving bowls</b> ($39.95) and <b>round platters</b> ($49.95). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also new in are some fab new pieces from NZ design house Citta that include some pretty rad cosmetic bags (starting at $14.95) and yummy Coin Purses ($29.95). The <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/E14739::219333:%27Eva%27-Yellow-Handbag" target="_blank">'Eva' Yellow Handbag</a> is to die for ($99.95) and the super lush <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/E14739::219362:Kenmei-Shoulder-Bag" target="_blank">Kenmei Apple Tote</a> ($94.95) is just plain NICE! Drool away folks.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Visit us at Pialligo to see for yourself or check out our <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/" target="_blank">online store</a> for these and other goodies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of our exciting discoveries late last year were these beautiful wood block stamps hand carved by artisans in India. They are designed and imported to Australia by Dhruva from Heavenly Abode in Byron Bay.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Our first lot of stamps sold out very quickly and we have now restocked with more beauties. Come and discover them too!</span></div>
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of our favourite colours this season at Bliss is <span style="color: #e69138;">ORANGE</span>. Guaranteed to
brighten even the dreariest of days it matches with many neutrals for a
pop of colour. We wandered the shop yesterday snapping all things orange
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of our favourites at Bliss this summer are our DIY (plug in and go) water features. Available in several sizes and colours they are super easy to assemble and will suit a great range of gardens or courtyards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some regular customers of ours in Ainslie very kindly let us take some pics of their Kos Jar fountain which they purchased not long ago. It looks AMAZING! Placed against the stunning rendered wall it has complimented the existing wall fountain perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a great range of sizes, colours and styles in the nursery this summer so if this looks like the kind of garden you want then come and see us.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place base on flat surface.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure the top of the Urn is level. Even when you get the base level the inside of the base may not be. Usually you can get the urn level by spinning it around in the base until you find level.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pump plugs into normal power plug.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes the pump is a little over enthusiastic when first switched on. You may need to turn it down using the volume dial on the pump.</span></li>
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When we were kids our parents worked for the Forestry in Tumut. They were given a cut Christmas tree every year.<br /><br />Nothing beats the look of a real tree with decorations sitting in the corner of the room. Oh and the smell!<br /><br />Over the years we became quite good at keeping them alive and looking good for a long time. Here are some tips:<br />
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New to Bliss this month is the 'hands-on' kids range of toys from New Zealand company Seedling.
Each product is designed to engage and nurture your childs creative
side. They're all about making and experimenting. Here's just a few of
the great kits we have in stock. Priced well too they're a great option for the Xmas stocking this year. Most will post easily for the little people in you life that live afar.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">On Sunday Iain & Kylie and the kids had the opportunity to attend a design workshop hosted by The Block's Josh & Jenna. Aside from getting a pic taken with the couple (aren't they cute?) Kylie also took a few notes from the day. Here's some of what the design guru's had to say.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Do a floorplan of the
room you plan to decorate (can use free online software such as SmartDraw).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Ask yourself, what’s
the purpose of the room? A room to relax and unwind or be inspired and motivated?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Choose your style. Create
a mood board of the style you like from magazines and take with you shopping!
This helps greatly and will reduce any random purchases that won’t
work in the overall style you’re creating.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Use occasional chairs and
place them facing towards the main sofa, this creates a more social and intimate
space.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Use pendant lights to
create warmth and purpose in a room and they create striking features.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Keep larger purchase
items, ie. Sofa and dining table neutral colours that you can work around. You
will find you’ll hold onto them for longer.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Have a focal point in the
room and then all other things in the room need to compliment that piece. ie. wall
papered wall or multicoloured bedspread (not both).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Soften your rooms with
rugs, feature lighting, soft throws, vases.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Scandinavian and homemade
style is in, this can be introduced inexpensively with cushions, art etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Be bold with colour but
keep it in the accessories so it can be updated inexpensively.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Don’t over clutter,
love the space your in without being overwhelmed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">TV’s should not be
your focal point in a loungeroom</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Practical and comfortable
can still be beautiful, sit on the furniture you’re going to purchase!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Add soft furnshings to
soften hard surfaces such as timber and steel.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Timber doesn’t have
to match.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Blank walls? Use art,
mirrors, photo collage, mix up the frames to create a more dramatic and
artistic look.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">Small space, low
ceilings. Use narrow furniture to give the illusion of more space and low lying
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lost in the garden of b.sirius this Spring/Summer. Dive into a field of
posies or be whisked away by a whirlwind of blissfull berries and
opulent oranges. This range is bursting with fresh colours that go hand in hand with the glistening sunny skies and budding blooms."</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #494749;">The new range from B.sirius is now in stock at Bliss and by gosh, they've outdone themselves again, it's pretty as ever! Annabelle and the team have made some gorgeous new fabrics this season and some very clever bag designs as well. Clever enough in fact, to earn them a Melbourne Design Award last month.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #494749;">The extra special part for you, is that we're the first in the ACT to get the new season stock. So if you're keen to get your hands on it then come and see us quick before they all get snapped up.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) is native to Japan and is not a palm at all but a cycad. It's a very striking plant with it's symmetrical circle growth and lush dark green leaves and certainly looks great in a pot. It doesn't need a lot of water or fertilizer just a large pot or deep soil with good mulching.</span></span><br />
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Bliss Garden and Giftwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409547294272877130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8139512729767618785.post-27793328970069424392011-09-15T23:08:00.000+10:002011-09-15T23:08:11.420+10:00New at Bliss : ECOLOGY kitchenware<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of our more exciting
finds at the gift fairs last month was the Ecology serving and kitchenware
range. The classic white ceramics mixed with gorgeous acacia wood pieces caught
our eye immediately and we just knew we needed them in the shop. Why? Well there
were several reasons. Firstly, It’s the kind of range that will fit easily with
whatever taste or style you my already have in your home. Secondly, as the name
suggests, all the materials used to make the products, including the packaging,
are ecologically responsible and designed with our earth’s future in mind. They
are made in energy-efficient factories and are virtually free of chemicals.
Thirdly, we were genuinely surprised at the price, considering the style,
quality and finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, let me tell you a bit about some of our favourite
pieces. First, there’s the 4 piece <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/E14744::198050:Ecology-%27Seasons%27-Mugs-Set4">‘Seasons’ </a>mug set featuring a different tree
illustration on each mug to represent the four seasons ($24.95 a set). Then
there’s my personal favourite, the Acacia wood bowls, platters, salad servers
and cheese boards. Acacia is a fast-growing hardwood that is extremely durable
and naturally resistant to water, but besides all that practical stuff they
just look GOOD! Salad servers are $9.95, large salad bowls only $59.95. Lastly,
the set of <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/E14740::198217:Ecology-Set-of-3-Nested-Bowls">3 nested bowls</a> are pretty, stylish and only $24.95 a set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">These are
just a few of our favourites from the Ecology range (oh look, who are we
kidding, we kinda like them all) so if they sound like your kinda thing too
then come visit us for a looksee. Selected lines available in our <a href="http://www.blissgardengiftware.com.au/?PCID=14740">online store</a> also.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· They grow in full sun to semi-shade but do best in a position with sun during winter and spring, when they bloom. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Daffodils also need plenty of sun when they've just finished flowering, as this is when the bulbs are taking in energy for the following year's display. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· While they are dormant, daffodils should be left un-watered. If your summer climate is wet or soil is poorly drained, they can be lifted and stored in a cool, dark place and replanted in autumn. Otherwise they can be left to grow and multiply. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Daffodils are extremely drought hardy, however, to have them performing at their best I advise to mulch well. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Resist the temptation to pull off or cut back leaves before daffodils have died down completely. Leaving them allows the goodness to return to the bulb in preparation for next season's flowering.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· The main key to success with daffodils in pots is to choose suitable bulb varieties, which are sturdy and not too tall, such as "tete a tete"</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Always use a well-drained potting mix or a potting mix that has been designed especially for bulbs. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· If you do bring pots of daffodils inside and you wish to keep the bulbs growing for as long as possible, place them in a cool position in the house, away from any heaters. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· To have these pots of daffodils looking great year after year, it's necessary to renew the potting mix with slow release fertilizer and wetting agent annually, or to replant your bulbs into new potting mix.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Alternatively plant the bulbs into the garden after they've finished flowering, and replace them with new daffodil bulbs the following season.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Daffodils are versatile</span></i></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Daffodils suit all styles of gardens, whether cottage or formal, small or large, and they can even be used successfully in contemporary settings. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Grow them in clumps in the garden, as borders, in containers, mass plant them in drifts, or let them naturalise - whichever way, they look stunning.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· They are an ideal choice as an under-planting for deciduous trees that are bare-stemmed in winter. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Growing daffodils in pots enables you to show off the plants while they're looking their best, then move them to a less prominent position while they're not putting on a show.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">· Dwarf Daffodils such as "tete a tete" look great in pots!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So there you have it. Daffodils look great, they're tough as nails, and they're even cheap to buy!</span><br />
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