Boho & Flora

Pink Dream Bouquet Www.bohoandflora.com When you think of Valentine’s Day gifts, you probably think of flowers. Whether you opt for roses or a different kind of bloom, a flower arrangement is the perfect gift. However, after a few days have passed, the buds of fresh flowers begin to wilt and then there is the less than romantic notion of throwing these arrangements away. The ideal alternative to this are dried and preserved florals. They are not only an everlasting arrangemen

Dried and preserved flowers. Photo by Wanting Huang Photography 2021…. a year that many have joked calling it a complete write off. 2021 brought with it multiple lockdowns and event cancellations – Weddings. We have seen our amazing local flower farm growers lose stock as a result of the lockdowns. Gorgeous seasonal blooms thrown on the mulch pile. As we move in to our third year living with the Covid pandemic, we learn not only to adjust to a new normal of living but also h

When we think about de-toxifying our lives, it might not be immediately apparent that we need to attend to our minds and our emotions. But these things are important! In particular, our lives are awash with stress. We are all of us busy, we all have competing commitments, and we all feel overwhelmed at times. This can lead to the kind of negative thoughts and emotions that will add every bit as much to our toxic bucket as other aspects of our lives. It’s impossible to avoid s

Brace yourselves, it’s that time of year when the temperatures drop into the low low low digits. It’s a cold morning here in Auckland and I am oh so thankful for warm fluffy blanket I got on my birthday! Thanks kids!! Blankets and throws are one of my favorite interior pieces. Not only are they a necessity to keep warm, but they can be considered an accessory too. Blankets and throws are the absolute perfect way to channel your personality and love for pattern and color. From

Make your rental home feel like your own with these decorating tips and budget buys. Renters face a unique set of challenges when it comes to furnishing and decorating their homes as they often need to work with what they’ve got, and are limited in the changes they can make to existing features. This can make it hard for renters to create a home that feels like their own. Here are the five biggest challenges faced by renters. 1. Storage 2. Restrictions around securing items t