They are very friendly and helpful. They created a bouquet for me that worked with my budget and…read morewith the flowers I chose.

For me, florists fall into one of two categories:…read more 1. Beautiful florists that are artists with flowers that you'd trust to create and send someone a bouquet without you seeing it first, do your wedding / other major event flowers and so on. 2. The florist you get flowers from to put in your house. Nice, simple bunches of things like proteas or tulips. A Secret Garden proudly told me they deliver and do weddings, but for me they're really not that kind of florist. They are however, perfect for grabbing a pretty and cheap bunch of something on the way out of the supermarket to brighten your home.

I recently got flowers for my wife's 40th from this florist. Cecilia was quick to put something…read moretogether over the phone based on my budget and when i got there to pick them up with my 7 yo daughter, she exclaimed: "Oh my gosh! They are so beautiful, daddy!" And that was money well spent! Being a past customer from 9 years ago for our wedding flowers back when she set up in Highpoint, Cecilia also remembered our theme, and added a personal touch to the bouquet (a butterfly). And of course, wife was pleasantly surprised and loved the gift. Thought I'd come on and write a review and saw a previous review dated 2011, which was before Cecilia took over this florist. I do suggest to contact this florist (Cecilia) if in doubt and look at the flowers that she prepares just as a basic and you would likely be impressed like i was.

Tribal Rose has been on the Smith Street scene since 1996, becoming an institution alongside other…read morebusinesses on the trendy street. I like having a look in here because the range of blooms and how they fill the space always impresses me. While it may not be my favourite florist for making artistic and bold pieces, I really enjoy taking my time and stopping to have a look and sniff around - something that the florists happily let me do. Sometimes when you go into a florist you can feel pressured to buy something, but I've never felt that at Tribal Rose. Most of the times I have been there it's a hive of activity and the florists are busy working their magic, and running around helping out customers. The last time I visited Tribal Rose they had some beautiful orchids for sale in the front, and I remember having a chat with one of the florists about keeping them alive (something that I struggle to do). She gave me some really good advice about watering and feeding them, and even though it was busy I could tell she was genuinely happy to let me in on a few secrets. It is experiences like that one that make Tribal Rose such a success.

Whenever I'm sent on missions to buy flowers for birthdays, farewell's or just to spruce up the…read moreoffice décor, I always head straight to Tribal Rose, Smith Street Collingwood. The delightful little shopfront, painted green with lovely rustic timber floors, never fails to offer a vast range of seasonal blooms for a fabulous price. Buckets of fresh, colourful flowers are gathered on the footpath out front, which are often small, but as cheap as $5 a bunch - perfect for a smaller, yet still lovely, gesture. Inside, the walls are lined with breath taking local and rare imported florals, allowing you to choose your own customised arrangement for that special occasion. If you're not feeling so creatively inspired, the lovely team at Tribal Rose is there to deliver sound advice and knowledge on all things 'flowers'. The experienced florists, headed by wedding specialist Camilla Pinkney, can create the most stunning, beautifully crafted floral bouquets for anyone's special day. A colleague of mine recently had her wedding flowers provided by Tribal Rose and was thrilled with the service.

Grattans Flowers is a notch above other florists in the Carlton area. Where many businesses are…read moresimply reselling blooms and producing a few standard arrangements with the obligatory fuchsia tissue paper, Grattans Flowers are genuinely interested in contemporary floral design. Their ever-changing window displays are a good indicator of the aesthetic within - vintage pastels and kitsch astro turf are often featured. Inside there is a large selection of arrangements, as well as a relatively smaller number of flowers to have your own made up. They also sell beautifully packaged pot plants for longer-lasting gifts. I usually select individual flowers to have a custom bouquet made, and the arrangements are always perfect. The paper, ribbon and string used are tasteful and high quality. The florists put a small individual bloom on the front of each bouquet which is a lovely touch, although it makes you hesitant to actually unwrap the flowers and put them in a vase!

When you enter Flowers from Gan Eden it is like stepping into a tropical oasis. In just two steps…read moreyou leave behind the hustle and bustle of Carlisle St and enter a sensory vacation. The colours and smells are delightful and the staff are too. The flowers are excellent quality and variety. They also sell hanging plants and small indoor plants including fiddle leaf plants and cactuses. If you are in need of a last minute gift, they also have a range of Ecoya Candles which always make a great gift. If you are looking for flowers for yourself or a gift this is the place to go!

This place always does a fantastic bunch of flowers. I've never been disappointed with the staff…read moreand quality of their service. I always use them for special occasions too. They did the Flowers for my parents 50th wedding anniversary celebrations and they did an amazing job.

This is such a beautiful little floristry. If you're shopping direct in the store (rather than…read moreonline which is also available), immediately upon entering you'll notice they have a lot of really unique flowers and stunning arrangements. If you're looking to impress someone or uplift their spirits, these flowers will do the trick. It's worth going in and having a browse if you're in the area to find something you fancy. They're very helpful and when I was in there was a Yelp check-in offer for a free box of choccies with purchase!

Great little flower shop! The lady who owns this is so…read morefriendly and nice. She stocks a great assortment of flowers! I think this is my favourite little shop at the moment.

Zeneli Flowers is one of those businesses that I always question how there could possibly be a…read morelucrative enough market to justify its' existence. Sure, people like flowers. 24 hours? I suppose there are many forgetful people working interesting hours out there, but flowers are hardly an everyday necessity like food. Yet somehow Zeneli Flowers has managed not only to survive but by all appearances to prosper from this market. The drive in aspect is certainly very convenient, and it caters to all your basic florist-y needs: newborn baby arrangements, weddings, anniversaries, functions, health well wishes and birthdays. It also offers free delivery to the Carlton and Brunswick areas, so it must be useful to local businesses. Yet the flowers themselves have never really piqued my interest. I guess it's all just a matter of taste. Yet the day may come when I urgently need flowers at three in the morning, and I know where I'll go to get them.

Generally this gift shop is just like any other quality present finding shop filled with…read morecollectibles, flasks, frames and an assortment of adorable homewares. But recently they've truly outdone themselves with the vast and magnificent range of Christmas decorations and collectibles on offer. I must say I'm a sucker for the festive season, particularly since I've had kids I really love getting into the spirit with them and decorating the house. This year I'm going to Cards and Gifts Galore to purchase my daughter her own Christmas memorabilia keepsakes. The front display is of a white Xmas, with singing and musical Santa's, white Xmas trees and other trinkets perfect for the Xmas tree. For as little as $1.00 these are the best Xmas keepsakes I've found for quality and price. Similar to the range at Myer but half the price!