There is absolutely nothing better that when the event designer arrives and jumps around and claps with glee….’ Its perfect! It’s just like the good old days…. in the 80′s’ Quote of the month me thinks.

Anyway. I’m packing my bags and heading north. It’s kind of sabbatical, kind of resting, kind of creative retreat, kind of yoga retreat, Kind of slowing down and getting some perspective and inspiration for cecilia fox. It is most definitely hanging out with my friend Ruth and doing her wedding flowers and getting to go to a Jewish wedding!!! I’m so excited I finally get to do the dance. This trip will also include..long walks, swimming, tropical fruits, talking to my belly. It’s a lot I know. My last proper holiday was to Greece it was amazing but it scarred me, it made me different. It is also on the other side of the planet. Thats really far. I have done A LOT of flowering between then and now and it will be nice to reflect. I am also a little scared to stop. You know how it is.

parrot tulps by lindsey

How about these zingy summer colors to brighten up your autumn day! Check out Kasi’s new blog too.

Today I fear my brain has entirely left my head. I’m trying to work but the fog has set in. Maybe the day was meant for tacos in the sun and snoozing on the couch. When things start to slow down here I always wonder how it was that we were so busy. How did I do it? Was it really that busy or did I imagine it? I feel guilty that i have time to myself, I worry about not having enough work to see us through the winter, I procrastinate looking at new vans that have more seats, I spend time in the garden, I dream up new projects like pop up shops and winter flowering classes (this is going to happen by the way) I have time to cook. Pretty good eh?

Thanks to the one and only Ed Dixon from EDFD for the great photos.

Anyway i’m way behind on the photo stuff. This beautiful wedding was in Philip island for Georgeous

yes we did thread all those leaves it took many days and many hands…a labour of love and worth it…there is some more photos here This leafy installation looked great at night.

Anyway, Autumn is approaching, my favorite season and I have so many lovely events coming up I can’t wait!

This is the making of our giant chandeliers at the substation for Georgeous. It worked. fancy photos of the finished product to come.

Last week was probably the busiest craziest week that we have had at cecilia fox. We made some pretty amazing flowers. ( photos to come but there are some up on my facebook if you want to have a wee look  ) I’m so proud that we did it, we made it. I managed to hold my self together under vast amounts of stress. Somehow i seemed to take it in my stride!?$% This time last year i would have totally had a break down. So, i think I’m getting better at this game….at least now i don’t doubt myself so much. Every time i learn so much, being pushed to your limit mentally physically and emotionally opens you up in ways you can never quite imagine.

I can’t possibly thank my girls enough for all their hard work. All the lovely work experience girls we had too, we just couldn’t have done it without you. Blood sweat and tears and a hell of a lot of love.

This year I’m suspecting will bring many changes and challenges. I’m incredibly excited and I think I’m actually ready for them.