Monthly Archives: December 2010

2Would you like to learn the skill of flower arranging in 2011?

Over the holiday period, have you thought about new skills you’d like to learn next year?  If you love flowers, you may like to sign up for a floristry course or buy a book. Back in 2004, I was a complete novice … Continue reading

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0Have you started making plans to look forward to in 2011?

I hope you’ve all been having a lovely Christmas break with family and friends. I love the time between Christmas and New Year, as it gives me the chance to review the last 12 months and plan for the coming year. Hampton … Continue reading

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2Why not pop into your local florist shop today?

If you’re off to visit family or friends over the Christmas and New Year period, why not take them a lovely floral arrangement which will leave them with fond memories of the time you shared together? I bought this arrangement of … Continue reading

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2Amaryllis – Perfect for decorating your home at Christmas time

Would you like to know about a flower that can last up to two weeks from bud to bloom?  Plus, it’s perfect for decorating your house at Christmas time, as it’s available in red and white – it’s the amaryllis. … Continue reading

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05 Flower-Inspired Christmas Gifts

Simply some ideas for last-minute Christmas gifts…. 1. Jane Packer’s Flower Course Book 2. Dartington Glass : Anemone Flower Bottle 3. Miller Harris : Noix de Tubereuse Candle 4. Ella Doran : Jeannie China Mug 5. Graham and Green : … Continue reading

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4Would you like to create your own Christmas Door Wreath?

Here’s one I prepared earlier – well last Sunday afternoon actually, sat in the kitchen listening to songs from musicals on Elaine Paige’s Radio 2 show…with the lovely scent of pine bringing back memories of Christmas. Christmas door wreaths are very simple to … Continue reading

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7Will Kate be choosing traditional white wedding flowers?

The official engagement photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton released at the weekend were absolutely beautiful.  Source: BBC website I’m sure at the moment that they’ll be in the midst of making lots of decisions about their wedding in April … Continue reading

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5How do you feel about poinsettias?

  In the UK, the poinsettia plant sometimes seems to provoke a strong reaction in certain people.  It’s a bit of a Marmite plant, in that some people love it and see it as a very festive plant, whilst others really … Continue reading

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