Early 2005, I opened the doors to Trinkets & Roses ~ a boutique florist and homewares store. This blog, is in part a tribute to this corner of my life. Today I make floral arrangements and jewellery pieces for my online boutique & In.cube8r at Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD. I enjoy writing about life and flowers and also run a cosmetics counter. Along with being a qualified Florist, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education when I was in my twenties. My writings reflect my interest in human behaviour, especially finding purpose and motivation for behaviour. "Live out the deeper dreams of your heart with pure intent and beauty will grow in you and what you do".
~Janmaree
"My dreams are like ornaments sitting on a shelf, I wish to take them down and see each one come to life. Oh how wonderful it would be to see them walking side by side with me. I would look at each one, smile and say, we made it!" ~Janmaree {photograph by Lucas Allen}
I made...
wedding settings with sweet roses and butterflies
"flowers are sprinklings from the heavens"
my words and flowers
I made...
with Sweet Avalanche and Bounty Roses
We Are...
We are what we have seen, We are what we have felt, We are what we have sensed, We are what we have heard.
We really are an accumulation of E V E R Y T H I N G That has been in our lives.
Every moment that has past Has brought you to this present moment, To the circumstances you find yourself in.
You must then, choose your moments carefully For surely you are building to another place And have some idea of where you are heading, It doesn't feel like you know but you do.
Listen, listen to the quiet, the answers lay in that Bare, yet to fruit corner of the garden. You are right in saying, "there is more to life than this!".
~Janmaree {I wrote this on my mobile phone travelling to Central Station by train. The thoughts sat there for some months before I decided to publish them here in May 2009}
"He who desires beautiful roses in his garden must first have beautiful roses in his heart"
~Janmaree (photograph by Yvette Inufio)
Favourite Pair of Earrings
I made
Light
{photograph by Yvette Inufio}
I made...
Rose Love
Beauty
"...and the little girl reached out her hand and said, this is for you". ~Janmaree
I made...
Her Daintiness
Purpose
"We really do not have a choice but to seek out our life's purpose if we want for the light" ~Janmaree
I made...
Sea Love
I wrote...
"Encouragement is the light suspended in my soul" ~Janmaree {I wrote this after being encouraged by the words of my friend, Nicole at Hot Toffee to write a little book, how delirious I felt after receiving such encouragement ~ I have since commenced writing my first little book. Photograph by Yvette Inufio}
"flowers are little pieces of hope that pop into our view just when we need them to"
~Janmaree {photograph by Shana Rae}
Phalaenopsis Orchid, Trinkets & Roses- Interior
Sharing passions...
such a beautiful book...the images within warm my soul and make my heart beat faster.
Contact Me
mobile ~
0403 776 378
Postal Address ~
Po Box 313
Clontarf Beach,
Queensland,
Australia 4019
Sydney Road Trip Snaps - Part 1
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*Our week in Sydney last week was without a doubt very hectic but also lots
of fun. We left Brisbane last Saturday and travelled by car over 2 days to
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Ada & Darcy HQ!
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Working away with my two furry assistants who do a very good job. They
always tell me i do a wonderful job as well... Lots of gorgeous fabrics
ready to go ...
Unwound, over the wall and treacle.
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1. ...and when I come upstairs the roll of nappy liners is no longer a
roll. "Oh Alec, what have you done?"
He laughs at me and pulls a few more off. This i...
A Few Of My Favorite Things..
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From the garden this week.. hope your weekend is lovely. 1.manzanita 2. ladd's circle sunset taken by rand. 2.3.4. alison's kiddos & garden 5.6.new flowers 7...
Mt Mee Wedding – Natalie & Ryan
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Natalie and Ryan were married on a gorgeous sunny day at a stunning private
property in Mt Mee with their reception following at Ocean View Estates
Winery ...
BEST BUYS ~ DIAMOND JUBILEE
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Official Diamond Jubilee Emblem and Portraits via here.
I am not sure if I am a raving Monarchist, but I do love the Queen. Love
Royalty ~ yes I do. My all...
Diamond Jubilee
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I'm a traditionalist at heart, I love the Royal family.
I love the pomp and the ceremony. I can't wait to see the Thames pageant, Sue please report back.
I...
The Road Trip Set
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I told myself that I would spend my morning unpacking my suitcase, but I
couldn't help unwrapping the package just arrived. Inspired by recent
adventures ...
hello Markit
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If you are in Melbourne and seeking something fun to do today why not head
into the Atrium & BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square and visit Markit.
There...
my first Mother’s Day…
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So last weekend was my first Mother’s Day as a mother. Romain had planned
to head to curl curl beach for a picnic as it was the very beach he and I
sat on ...
wolves at your door.
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how do you stop the wolves a knocking at the door? the wolves will knock,
claw, howl, crawl under your skin as long as you let them. you must become
a wolf...
Yuzu-Coconut Milk Birthday Cake, with Friends
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I delight in making new friends, don't you? One of the most swell new
friends I had the delight of meeting recently is Xiaolu of the delightfully
sweet ...
Botanical garden bliss
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I recently made the trip to the Botanic Gardens (which is always a treat)
on a glorious Sunday to see the spanking new sculptures I am hearing so
much abou...