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Little Flowers

April 4, 2014 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

Sometimes, you run into folks who are so nice, that you just want them to do well. That was the case with the Little Flowers’ girls, whom Lorraine and I met while we were lunching at Velvet Garage in St Peters recently (amazing cafe, by the way, definitely worth a visit).

Little Flowers is a Sydney business which delivers a fresh posy of flowers to the metro area (at present only to inner city suburbs) for just $25. That price includes delivery by handsome young couriers, occasionally on pushbikes. If you’ve ever ordered flowers for delivery in Sydney, you’ll know what an amazing bargain this is.

They offer just one type of flower each day, which they source from the flower markets at 5am. Orders are placed online, flowers are usually sold out by midday, and all deliveries are made before 7pm that same evening. It’s a fabulous concept – at $25, it’s reasonable enough for folks to send flowers “just because” (their Facebook page has wonderful tales of quirky customer orders).

The business is run by lovely former Londoner Sarah…

The photo above is from their website – I didn’t think it was fair to use the one I took of her and Sophie at the end of their working day (given that they’d had a 4am start).

When we popped in yesterday, they were awash with sunflowers – here’s the last lot waiting to be picked up by the couriers…

Just for fun, I took them a bunch of “little flowers” from our garden (all edible, of course, including our mutant broccoli flowers)…

If you’re in Sydney and need to send flowers, you might want to keep this company in mind. I don’t have any affiliation with them (I’m not even a customer yet) but as I said at the beginning, sometimes you meet folks who are so nice that you just want them to do well!

PS. Sarah emailed me a photo of her dinner last night – a salad with all our edible flowers in it!

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  1. on April 4, 2014 at 12:34 am Manuela

    Beautiful flower bouquets! The burlap gives them a special charm. Your bouquet looks lovely too!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:22 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Aren’t they pretty? I like the fact that you only have one decision to make – do I like today’s flowers, or will I wait for another day? :)


  2. on April 4, 2014 at 12:37 am sallybr

    Celia, recently I ordered a special bouquet of flowers to my sister in Brazil who had turned 70 – a service from Sao Paulo, located not too far from her neighborhood. I paid an arm, a leg, and a few other body parts, so I do appreciate the job this beautiful lady is doing in Sydney

    Having said all that, I love the fact you are helping her with this post – it shows you are even more beautiful than her flowers!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:22 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sally, I know, I’m the same. That’s why I wrote this post – partly selfish reasons, I want to keep them in business, so I can order flowers when I need to! :D


  3. on April 4, 2014 at 12:43 am nancy@jamjnr

    What a bargain! It’s nice to see someone doing something different and taking a chance.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:24 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Nancy, that’s what I thought too! They’ve only been going for a year, but they’re always sold out by lunchtime, which I think is fabulous!


  4. on April 4, 2014 at 2:38 am joanne

    Just perfect for me to get back in contact with my dear friend in the Wloo


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:24 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Great stuff! :)


  5. on April 4, 2014 at 3:51 am marilynscottwaters

    Love the burlap! <3


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:24 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Makes a nice change from cellophane, doesn’t it! x


  6. on April 4, 2014 at 4:06 am Ale

    I just post my “In my kitchen ” post of the month…
    Beautiful flowers Celia!!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:25 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Ale, your grandbaby has grown so much!!


  7. on April 4, 2014 at 4:50 am cravesadventure

    There is just something about flowers that brightens my day and makes me smile:) Thanks for sharing – Happy Thursday!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:25 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Renee, it’s the weekend here now, hope yours is grand!


  8. on April 4, 2014 at 4:51 am Liz Posmyk of Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things

    How absolutely gorgeous! And those sunflowers, on this rainy, rainy day, they sure do cheer one’s soul! : )


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:25 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Liz, they were stunning! Small heads too, quite unlike the big ones that have been self-sowing in our garden!


  9. on April 4, 2014 at 5:02 am Claire @ Claire K Creations

    Wow what a great idea! Those dahlias are spectacular!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:26 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      The first time Lorraine and I met them, the flower of the day was red dahlias, and they were truly gorgeous!


  10. on April 4, 2014 at 6:09 am ardysez

    Lovely post. Thank you.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:26 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Ardys! x


  11. on April 4, 2014 at 6:14 am My Kitchen Stories

    Good on you Celia. It is a fantastic idea and well worth getting behind. I’ve been meaning to get to that cafe for weeks


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:27 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Darling, it’s so close to you! We’ve never not been able to get a parking spot, either!


  12. on April 4, 2014 at 7:30 am Jacqueline

    Brilliant, Celia! The VERY MOMENT before I read your post I was thinking how much I’d like to send someone flowers, but can’t afford to right now. Problem solved!!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:27 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Hooray! I hope you were able to order some – the roses yesterday looked amazing!


  13. on April 4, 2014 at 8:00 am Rose

    What an amazingly brilliant idea, one type of flower each day! Hmm, if I didn’t have an art shop to think about I’d suggest opening a southern franchise for them. Have a good weekend Celia.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:28 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Rose, you have the perfect name for selling flowers! :D


  14. on April 4, 2014 at 8:03 am Francesca

    The hessian wrapping adds another dimension to these bunches. And I love your garden posy the best.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:28 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Fran, I was so chuffed when Sarah sent me the photo of her dinner! Btw, we now have some marigold seeds for you – can you please email me your postal address?


  15. on April 4, 2014 at 8:18 am Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    Such a brilliant idea and I’ll definitely be making use of their service! Hehe you are too cute bringing them a posy of your flowers!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:29 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Don’t you love it when we discover things this purely by chance? :)


  16. on April 4, 2014 at 10:01 am theintolerantchef

    What a fantastic idea indeed Celia! We used to have a florist shop and it can be hard to keep it Every-Day-Affordable, mind you we don’t have access to fantastic markets in Canberra and have to go though middle men who inflate the prices. The hessian wrap looks pretty, and my favourite was the dahlias too. Your bouquet is definitely gorgeous, and being edible is even better- so sweet! Xox


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:30 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Becca, I think they’re brilliant – I just couldn’t do the maths in my head and figure out how they could be making any money at all. I think they’ve really just got business smarts – all power to them! :)


  17. on April 4, 2014 at 11:51 am Nic

    wow how gorgeous are they – love the whole concept!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:30 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Nic, I meant to email you about this, I think you’d find the service really useful! x


  18. on April 4, 2014 at 12:53 pm EllaDee

    Oooh, this walking distance for me, both for refreshments and flowers.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:31 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      ED, ONE of these days, we’ll meet for a cuppa there. :)


      • on April 5, 2014 at 1:44 pm EllaDee

        We wandered over this morning via the Apocalypse Yard garage sale… no flowers but great breakfast at Velvet Garage – so thank you for the intro :) And yes, to the cuppa.


  19. on April 4, 2014 at 1:35 pm jaqi

    Beautiful! They certainly deserve to do well. Love your edible posy! :-)


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:31 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Jaqi! There aren’t many flowers in our garden, and we eat the ones we do grow..hahaha


  20. on April 4, 2014 at 1:39 pm Sarah (Little Flowers)

    Thanks for your lovely comments Celia – and for the edible flowers, what a wonderful treat! It sounds like the Dahlias are popular, we’ll have to see if we can hunt some down at the market next week for you guys :-) Sarah xx


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:32 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sarah, it was lovely to chat! I hope your wonderful business continues to grow! :)


  21. on April 4, 2014 at 1:48 pm Danielle L

    Fresh flowers in the house has to be one of the nicest things. I’ve also just published an ‘In My Kitchen’ post since I’ve enjoyed reading everyone else’s so much!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:32 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks for joining in, I’ve added you to the list!


  22. on April 4, 2014 at 5:49 pm Joanne T Ferguson (@mickeydownunder)

    G’day and thank you for your flowers brightening my day too!
    Thanks for your kitchen view this month too!
    Cheers! Joanne


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:32 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks for always joining in, Joanne!


  23. on April 4, 2014 at 6:46 pm hotlyspiced

    That’s amazing. The flowers are gorgeous and I can’t believe that the $25.00 also includes delivery. What a great deal. Thanks for letting me know – I’ll definitely be using this service xx


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:33 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Charlie, I KNOW. Lorraine and I were asking, “that INCLUDES delivery? Are you sure?” :)


  24. on April 4, 2014 at 7:18 pm Stefanie

    Hi Celia, I had never heard about Little Flowers until I received some last year from a friend as a thank you, they were simply lovely. Very well priced considering delivery is included, great and affordable way to send flowers. That’s so nice for you to write about them and what a pretty bouquet you created, edible too even better!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:35 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Stefanie, thank you for leaving that comment – good to know you were happy with the bunch you received! Btw, I was in to visit Moya’s new shop yesterday (thank you for telling me where they’d moved to) – she’s only got a few more weeks there before the baby’s born! :)


      • on April 5, 2014 at 10:54 pm Stefanie

        You are welcome, it really was pretty. We walked past the store the other night and I was thinking Moya would be due soon, I’m so happy for them that they found a new location and baby on the way. This store is even closer to home, it’s a few minutes walk :) I gave my mother in law one of their gorgeous large bowls when we were in Canada, she thought it was just beautiful. I know what I will be bringing more of next time :)


  25. on April 4, 2014 at 7:19 pm Jody

    What beautiful flowers. If l lived in Sydney l would definitely be using this service. Having fresh flowers in the house really lifts the mood:)


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:36 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Jody, the flowers really were gorgeous! :)


  26. on April 4, 2014 at 9:52 pm Jan

    How absolutely lovely they look and for $25 it would be very possible to send them ‘just because’ in fact I would be tempted to send some to myself for the sheer pleasure of receiving them ‘just because’!


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:36 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Jan, you should pop into their facebook page and read some of the order messages (all anonymous, of course), they include things like, “thanks for the great night”. The mind boggles.. :D


  27. on April 5, 2014 at 6:47 am andreamynard

    Sounds like a fab idea. But I really love your edible posy too Celia, what a gorgeous idea – now I know where my cavolo nero flowers are heading.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:30 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Andrea! You can imagine how chuffed I was to get the photo of it repurposed as a salad! :)


  28. on April 5, 2014 at 10:22 am Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    Awwww, so pretty and what a great price.


    • on April 5, 2014 at 5:31 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Such a clever idea, isn’t it Maureen! :)


  29. on April 6, 2014 at 7:02 am Sophie33

    Celia, what a cool floral store! The beautiful flower bouquets look just stunning & so bright in many colours! Waw! ;)


    • on April 7, 2014 at 7:50 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sophie, the price is brilliant too! :)


  30. on April 6, 2014 at 9:36 am theclevercarrot

    This is positively brilliant! I’m loving the burlap fabric that the bouquets are wrapped in. What a sweet touch. Now, where is a photo of these handsome young couriers you talk about? ;)


    • on April 7, 2014 at 7:51 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Hahaha…you’ll have to follow them on IG to see those, Em! :)


  31. on April 7, 2014 at 7:01 am dianeskitchentable

    I love supporting small local businesses and hope this one does well because they’ve got a great concept. Celia, I’d order some flowers jus to get a look at the couriers! I love fresh flowers and will pick them up at the market but I hate ordering flowers online, paying incredible prices, only to find the recipient received a dinky little bouquet that has little resemblance to their photo. I hope they do well.


    • on April 7, 2014 at 7:52 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Diane, can you imagine a courier arriving with a huge bike basket filled with flowers? How cool would that be? Not sure how they’d cope with all your snow though.. :)


      • on April 8, 2014 at 1:51 am dianeskitchentable

        I can’t think of anything that would be more delightful. I think they could do it here with snowmobiles.


  32. on April 7, 2014 at 2:05 pm ChgoJohn

    What a great concept for a business, Celia! As Diane mentioned, too often ordering flowers online is a mixed bag. I’ve been disappointed far more times than I’ve been pleased. I hope a similar venture starts up here. I bet they’d do quite well.


  33. on April 7, 2014 at 7:24 pm it’s not the end of the world « elladee

    […] Saturday, motivated by Celia of Fig Jam & Lime Cordial’s post about Little Flowers, who share a premises with Velvet Garage café a short stroll from us, encouraged further by the […]


  34. on September 25, 2014 at 7:00 am allysonmeyler

    Need to try edible flowers!



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