Tracing the origins of Valentine’s Day has bemused historians and florists alike for Millennia. Depending on which version of history you subscribe to, Valentine’s Day stems from a peculiar story of women being whipped with bloody animals. Or something to … Continue reading
How & where we magic your floral creations
Nestled in the bustling, leafy and festoon-lit eastern flank of Palm Beach’s Fifth Avenue, an eye-catching but modest little business called Fifth Avenue Florist has served the Gold Coast community for 30 years (and all under the same owner, Jacqueline Darrach). Visually, the shop is … Continue reading
That Memorable Christmas Bouquet
We’ve all been there: deciding what to gift a special someone at Christmas. Well, don’t worry. We’ve got just the thing to get you out of the ho-ho-hole… We’re here to help you send your Christmas message by gifting a … Continue reading
Your Flower Twirlers Exposed
Once upon a time, two sisters were born deep in the Currumbin Valley; two barefoot flower children who fashioned daisy-chains for breakfast; roamed barefoot through school; blew dandelions in backlit afternoon light; and pitched in to help mum and dad’s … Continue reading
Australian Christmas flowers – The Fifth Avenue Florist way
In Australia, there is no doubt about it; our Christmas’s are celebrated a little bit differently than the typical snow falling, fireplace and mulled wine setting we often see. It’s more likely that we celebrate with a crisp bottle of … Continue reading
Flowers for everyone
Flowers for everyone here at Fifth Avenue Florist! If bright colours aren’t your thing, then maybe this beautiful arrangement is for you?! As always, we are here to brighten your day or the day of someone special. And yes, we … Continue reading
Not Your Typical Florist
We love getting creative with our vast array of stunning Australian grown flowers and foliage. Lately, we’ve been enjoying adding dried flowers Gold Coast sourced into our beautiful bouquets, and the variety that this brings to our bunches! While sending … Continue reading
So, let’s talk wedding flowers…
We love, love! Published 14th July, 2021 There is no doubt about it, a wedding without flowers is like a birthday without cake – even if you decide to elope. Flowers truly are one of the spotlighted aspects of any … Continue reading
How to choose flowers for different occasions
Flowers for different occasions Sending and receiving flowers is a timeless, age-old tradition that can say a lot about a circumstance – we have flowers for different occasions. How are you supposed to know which ones to send? And when … Continue reading
Shop Local to Grow Local
What is ‘shop local to grow local’? A lot of what we believe in here at Fifth Avenue Florists is laughs, creativity and individuality. To create this environment for our little studio, we need local suppliers so we can keep … Continue reading