Getting wedding flowers to open just the right amount is a skilled process, but it is one of those hidden things that nobody ever really sees. The word florists use for looking after the flowers is ‘conditioning’ .
When Mr Smith and I got married I wasn’t a florist and I remember thinking, ‘how on earth does a buttonhole cost that much?’. My very talented florist, slightly wearily,…
Its April and that means I have been running Limewood Flowers for a year already. Here are just a few of the lessons I have learnt so far
Christmas wreath making tends to keep florists busy throughout December and this year I went big with the wreath making – I mean really big! We are talking a 2m high Christmas wreath installation big.
Struggling for ideas on how to pick your wedding flowers? This glorious photoshoot from Hungerton Hall will give you some ideas for a chic romantic wedding theme in early autumn.…
This August I attended a workshop with two leading lights (aka heroes) of the floristry world. They were Fiona of Firenza Flowers and Brigitte of Moss and Stone. While I…
Of all the events for flower lovers, Chelsea Flower Show is the one that draws everybody in. It was my first visit this year and it didn’t disappoint. The huge…
Today I had a great time helping Helen of Evolve Flowers Ltd with her display for the Donington Flower Festival. Themed around 'books we love' this display was fit for…
This morning I felt like a kid at Christmas. So excited I couldn’t sleep but also tired and a whisker away from grumpy if everything didn’t go my way. It…
