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This florist has a special way with flowers

Unstructured and rambling, perhaps... ethereal and delicate, certainly
Brigid Arnott

Cara Fitch of Trille named her business after the provincial flower of Ontario – her Canadian homeland – after her floral journey brought her to the southern hemisphere. She shares the secrets of her blossoming world in Sydney with us here.

“I find collecting images helps give me a clearer direction for where I want to take the florals,” says Cara. “It’s also a great tool to communicate with clients and manage expectations. I try to include non-flower-related images such as textures, light and movement, to show the overall feel.”

Cara Fitch of Trille Floral | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Brigid Arnott)

Above from left: Ferm Living hexagon vase, Urban Couture // Vase, cocktail vase, both Studio Enti // ‘Moebe’ frames,  both Luumo Design // Royal Copenhagen ‘Robin’ figurine, Steve Sheridan vase, both The Bay Tree // Vintage silk ribbon, selection of vintage string, all The Society Inc. // Rebel Walls ‘Patina’ wallpaper, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor

Cara Fitch of Trille Floral | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
Cara in her studio (Credit: Brigid Arnott)

Above: ‘Seville’ stool, $310, Orson & Blake // Lula Fabrics ‘Suzani’ fabric (used as a curtain), Tigger Hall

“Before every photo shoot, wedding or event, I always create a mood board. It’s one of my most favourite parts of my job.”

Cara Fitch, Trille Floral
Cara Fitch of Trille Floral | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
Vaseware and collected treasures (Credit: Brigid Arnott)

“Choosing the right vessel is essential. With the style of arranging that I do, low bowls or footed bowls work really well to support my unstructured and rambling designs.”

Cara Fitch of Trille Floral | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
As they appear in nature (Credit: Brigid Arnott)

Stool, Water Tiger // Rebel Walls ‘Patina’ wallpaper, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor // Vase, Cara’s own

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