Go ahead, make someone’s daisy!
Go ahead, make someone’s daisy!
There’s always a good excuse to gift flowers – love, joy, appreciation, romance, a heartfelt “sorry,” or just because someone survived Monday. But with Valentine’s Day around the corner, there’s never been a better time to surprise your special someone (or yourself, no judgment) with a fresh, vibrant bunch.
To help you lock in best friend/ partner ever status – or fast-track your way out of the doghouse – we’ve rounded up the best spots for the freshest flowers and the brightest bunches. Go on, make someone’s day!
Little Mr Bouqs
Bringing joy to every day, Little Mr Bouqs is your go-to for affordable, fresh blooms that’ll brighten any occasion. Based in Currumbin Waters, this online florist delivers market-fresh, locally sourced flowers all week long, straight to your door. Their bouquets are a far cry from the typical – contemporary, unique arrangements that are as beautiful as they are fresh. With a focus on sustainability, they support local growers and keep their prices affordable without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re treating yourself or sending a thoughtful gift, Little Mr Bouqs is blooming with style.
Where: Online
Studio O’Hara
Burleigh’s newest luxury florist has officially set up shop on James Street, and trust us – you’ll want to stop by. Studio O’Hara serves up stunning fresh and dried floral arrangements, pre-made bunches and a Create Your Own Flower Bar for those feeling extra creative. Need a gift? They’ve got a curated selection of locally sourced goodies to pair with your blooms. Need flowers now? They deliver Gold Coast-wide. Whether it’s for love, celebration, or a quick “please forgive me,” Studio O’Hara has you covered – in the most stylish way possible.
Where: 33 James St, Burleigh Heads
Flowers Gold Coast
We’re crushing hard on the fresh, high quality, and on-trend blooms from Flowers Gold Coast. With an amazing array of stunning fresh blooms, dried flowers and hampers, all made by locals, for locals. With an impressive variety of stunning flower options available, Flowers Gold Coast (literally) deliver the goods every day of the week. They also offer same day delivery to Brisbane and Logan for orders placed by 11am.
Where: 7/10 Expo Court, Ashmore
Flowers by W
If flowers are your love language, say hello to Flowers by W – the Burleigh-based bloom whisperers who take floristry to an art form. These petal pros don’t just arrange flowers, they craft emotion, one stunning bouquet at a time. This creative hub is where floral magic happens, using locally sourced blooms whenever possible. Whether it’s a wedding, a grand gesture, or just because (self-love counts too), Flowers by W delivers.
Where: Online
Posy Lane
Posy Lane specialises in creating unique, fresh flower arrangements delivered straight to your doorstep at an affordable price. Unlike traditional florists, Posy Lane embraces a unique concept – each day, they craft a distinctive bunch of fresh seasonal flowers for delivery. While you can reach out for specific requests, styles, colors, or varieties, the true joy of Posy Lane lies in the delightful surprise they bring to each gift, turning it into a memorable and heartfelt experience.
Where: Online
Moss & Stone
Located in two locations in Southport, there’s no denying these guys are big players when it comes to fresh flowers – their multiple awards also cement this fact! You might get distracted from your flower mission with the exciting selection of homewares, skincare, and gifts, but remain focussed – you got this!
Where: 4/41 Musgrave Avenue, Chirn Park and Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport.
Wilde little Bloome
This boutique Gold Coast florist’s magical blooms saw them named as a finalist in the 2022 Wedding Industry Awards. Nakita, the creative mind behind Wilde Little Bloome is passionate about creating quality, unique and super special pieces. They create dreamy, organic and rustic inspired bouquets with both fresh and dried flowers.
Where: Online
Tugun Fruit and Flowers
Taking a trip to Tugun is always a great idea and a fabulous way to slow things down and enjoy a more relaxed village-style vibe to the Gold Coast. Swing by Tugun Fruit and Flowers, and not only will you find amazing juices (yum), you’ll also discover adeptly put together flower arrangements and a collection of dried flowers which are sure to brighten any room.
Where: 4/467 Golden Four Drive, Tugun
Alba Roses
While their cute as a button Nobby Beach store is no more, thankfully we can still get our hands on Alba Roses’ beautiful flowers, plants and curated range of gifts online.
Where: Online
Bloom Jar
Now it may be a touch off-topic, but the selection of gifts that online Gold Coast florist Bloom Jar has at your disposal is nothing short of impressive. Jazz up any flower order with the addition of candles, chocolate, body oil, and wine! Their ‘everlasting collection’ are carefully curated dried flower arrangements and vary in style and size: perfect for any situation!
Where: Online
Eden the Flower Shop
The fantastic work of these guys can be found across various different cafes across the Coast from Helensvale to Burleigh, such as northern favourite Bear Boy, Paddock, Bam Bam Bakehouse and Rosé Gelateria. But fear not, you’ll also see their extensive range of blooms online for delivery right across the Gold Coast. Specialising in weddings and flower workshops, yep, that’s right. How do you fancy learning how to make your own pressed flower frame?!
Where: Multiple Gold Coast cafes or online
Bee’s Blossoms
Belle, the genius behind Bee’s whimisical floral creations, started her business by designing flowers for her disorganised sibling! Just 8 months in she won the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Best Florist Competition for 2021. Weddings and events are skillfully catered for with sustainability front of mind. Meaning all your flowery dreams and desires will be realised with minimal impact on the environment! We love this!
Where: Online from Mudgeeraba
Maud and Ivy Flowers
With the tagline “Bold, Unmistakable and Courageous” you just know this florist is going to stand out in the crowd. Owner Monique Rameau has a devotion to detail and focuses on creating a personalised experience for every client.
Where: Online
Words by Belinda Symons
Nothing says “my life is rosier with you” quite like a beautiful bunch of flowers. We’re strong believers that flowers should not just be a Valentine’s Day treat. As one of life’s modest luxuries, flowers should be enjoyed frequently (doctors’ orders). That’s where Little Mr Bouqs comes in. They have turned the charming luxury into an affordable treat! But I wouldn’t dandy-lion around, these bouquets are always in hot demand.
Little Mr Bouqs is an online florist based in Currumbin Waters, providing exceptional Gold Coast flower delivery. They deliver joy with market-fresh, locally sourced flowers Monday through Friday, all hand-picked and arranged to enchant. Send today or later, each carefully curated bunch is as inspiring as the next and promises to delight when delivered to your door. They are also far from traditional. Their bouquets are a market standout, with contemporary picks artfully arranged for a refreshing and unique bouquet. They’re bloomin’ beautiful!
Unlike commercially driven florists, where you might consider cutting off your arm for a small, lacklustre bunch, Little Mr Bouqs trumps with an affordable and sustainable supply. They are dedicated to delivering cost-conscious arrangements to the Gold Coast and Brisbane without impacting quality or appearance. Their unique size over style model helps them significantly reduce waste and maintain floral freshness. Their commitment to sustainability extends to sourcing flowers primarily from Australian growers and supporting local agriculture.
You would think this well-watered flower machine has been growing for decades, but despite their headstrong values, top-tier floral arrangements and a multitude of five-star Google reviews, they have been servicing the Gold Coast for only two years! The journey, however, began back in 2015, born from the dreams of co-owners Jodie and Logan.
For Jodie, it was a transition from a successful career in interior design (now we know where she got her knack for design!) to pursuing her passion for flowers, starting an inexpensive and unique flower delivery service in Brisbane. Logan came on board with his web design and product management expertise to help ensure a seamless ordering experience for customers. And like a seed to soil, their passion and skills merged to grow the now flourishing Little Mr Bouqs.
After the arrival of their daughter, they were inspired to take a brief hiatus and make a strategic shift to the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Savvy as they are, the pair recognised a gap in the market for affordable, high-quality flowers, which inspired their current business structure.
Little Mr Bouqs is a showcase of authentic passion that has blossomed into success through hard work and care. Experience the joy of beautiful, fresh flowers for yourself! Treat yourself to a bouquet. For more information or to place an order, visit Little Mr Bouqs and discover the best in affordable Gold Coast flower delivery.
Where: Online here
When: Same-day delivery for orders placed by 12pm
Instagram: @littlemrbouqs
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Images by Kirra Smith
STORY SPONSORED BY LITTLE MR BOUQS
Ahhh Chirn Park, you’re the northern GC’s answer to Burleigh…minus the traffic and with an intimate village vibe. Embracing its increasingly trendy rep, Chirn Park is welcoming more and more cool/interesting/unique businesses to this once underrated neck of the woods.
Being the fans that we are, here are 10 reasons why locals…and not so local locals….are flocking to Chirn Park en masse!
Basque
As it stands, the humble cheesecake is a universally beloved sweet treat that few desserts can rival. And when it comes to rivalries, few can contend Basque’s heavenly cheesecakes. We’re fast approaching two years since this artisan bakehouse arrived in the north city burb, yet they’ve become a fast fixture on dessert plates of locals and passerbyers alike. They do many great things, but pairing cheesecake with champagne may just be their finest idea. Once savoured, you’ll forever be at the mercy of their scrumptious slices. You’ve been warned.
Where: 33b Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Walk Ins Welcome
This double-establishment beauty may just be the coolest hangout on the Gold Coast for tattoo fiends and ink dabblers alike. It’s a bar, adjoined to a tattoo studio by a flash art-lined corridor. The fit-out is like a retro time capsule with pinball machines, classic arcade games and walls filled with artwork and tattoo flash; a collection of the founder and his team’s work over the years. They have a cocktail menu that makes you want to work from top to bottom, coupled with Connect 4 and Jenga available for some light-hearted fun. The allure of yet another tattoo begins to brew once again…
Where: 3/37 Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Quan 55
‘Quan’ is Vietnamese for bar, so no prizes for guessing what this Chirn Park fave serves! Host and owner Wynn serves up the same food as she does at home, even using her mother-in-law’s treasured 20-year-old crock pot! Now that’s authenticity personified! It boasts fabulous food and cocktails and ambience galore, thanks to the awesome interior and never-ending rotation of bums on seats.
Where: 4/55 Brooke Avenue, Southport
Cruize Espresso
It was love at first sight when we spotted the adorable logo alone. With a beautiful soft colour palette, swoon-worthy serve-wear, phenom wall art (Jai Vasicek, we see you…everywhere) and the instagrammable “I love you a latte” neon sign, the menu is as delicious as the fit-out. Think modern brekkie and lunch dishes beautifully presented with pretty-as-a-picture floral garnish, epic coffee, and the friendliest service in the land.
Where: Shop 6/37 Musgrave Ave, Labrador
Little Barista Espresso Bar
Looking for a consistently high-quality caffeine hit, all day breakfast or lunch? Call off the search coz Little Barista delivers all of the above. Perched in arguably the most prominent corner position in Chirn Park, this rustic coastal gem is always buzzing. You can smell the glorious aroma of award-winning brews as you walk up the street, and don’t forget to bring Fido as pooches are welcomed with open arms.
Where: 3/39 Musgrave Ave, Labrador
ATTO
Serving up serious Seoul food (pun intended), ATTO is one of Gold Coast’s newest Korean Cuisine machines. They too have decided to call Chirn Park home…to all y’all Northern residents, we’re starting to get a little envious of you now. At ATTO, you’ll find authentic and elevated East Asian eats and stone cold Sapporo on tap- a fine duo indeed. Sink your teeth into their charcoal grilled free range pork jowl with enoki mushroom, garlic, chives, hot english mustard and soy jus or the crispy eggplant made with sweet n sour doenjang sauce, grapefruit, and sesame seeds….just some recs.
Where: Shop1/55 Brooke Ave, Southport
5B2F Bakehouse
If you’re mad for a bakery, and seriously who isn’t, step this way and tell us you’ve had better! When it’s brought to you by the renowned pastry chef extraordinaire, Moonsun Yoo, you know you’re in for a real treat– classic French pastries and artisan sourdough for days. One look in the cabinet filled with THE most spectacularly crafted baked goodies and you’re sold. Consider us buttered up.
Where: 55 Brooke Ave, Southport
Daark Espresso
It’s known for its exceptional coffee, and as a go-to for the professional brunching set (aka, well worth the queue) is Daark Espresso. The nosh is truly next level, from the Salmon and Feta Croquettes to the Southern Chicken Fried Waffles and everything in between; bagels, crumpets, acai bowls, you name it. Pull up a pew inside this rustic gem, or opt for a table outside on the wraparound balcony. Add a super buzzy vibe and friendly staff and you can why it’s a Chirn Park institution.
Where: 2/41 Musgrave Ave, Labrador
Ground & Sound
Perched at the end of a street-art adorned alley, lies this offbeat café-come-bar, a cosy space combining two of life’s greatest pleasures: music and coffee. By day, they serve up specialty single origin PNG caffeine. By night, a mix of entertainment including local live acts, stand up comedy, music trivia nights, and open mic action for your Sunday sesh pleasure. What a vibe!
Where: 6/23 Musgrave Ave, Chirn Park
Moss n Stone
Moss n Stone offers the freshest and most on-trend blooms, arriving in-store daily. Delivering to all areas of the Gold and Tweed Coast, there are flowers and foliage for all occasions and persuasions. Also stocking an exquisite range of giftware, babywear and homewares, it’s your one stop shop for all things lovely, with a hint of uniqueness.
Where: Unit 4/41 Musgrave Ave, Chirn Park
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
