Monthly Archives: January 2011

4Tulip – a signal to the start of spring

When it’s spring again I’ll bring again Tulips from Amsterdam With a heart that’s true I’ll give to you Tulips from Amsterdam… (Tulips from Amsterdam : Music by Ralf Arnie. Words by Gene Martyn) I’m sure many of you are … Continue reading →

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Rona 4 Comments

2Introducing card designer, Lou Mills…

In pursuit of all things floral, last week I visited Top Drawer, a trade show in London for retailers. And this is where I found Lou Mills’ cheerful quirky greeting cards. I was very taken by her designs and so … Continue reading →

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Rona 2 Comments

11Introducing cake designer, Krishanthi Armitt…

In today’s post, we’re moving to a more edible type of flower…those that you find adorning cakes. The very talented lady behind these beautiful creations is Krishanthi Armitt of Cakes by Krishanthi. She is based in Surrey and specialises in bespoke … Continue reading →

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Rona 11 Comments

4Florist Profile – The Real Flower Company

Beautifully scented roses, combined with aromatic herbs and interesting foliage are the signature style of The Real Flower Company. And not only do they arrange the flowers into stunning bouquets, but they also grow them on their own sustainable farms. … Continue reading →

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Rona 4 Comments

7Ranunculus – one of my favourite flowers

One of my very favourite flowers is the ranunculus, which is from the same family as the buttercup. I was so happy when I went into my local florist this week and saw these beautiful pale pink blooms. They are … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Rona 7 Comments

3Introducing textile designer, Poppy Treffry…

I met the lovely Poppy Treffry at the Country Living Fair last November in London. Her stand immediately drew me in…and upon talking to her, I found out that she comes from my part of the world, the southwest of … Continue reading →

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Rona 3 Comments

12Introducing photographer and artist, Leslie Shewring…

The exceptionally gifted lady behind the beautiful images of the flowers in today’s post is Leslie Shewring. I ‘met’ Leslie online last autumn when she was co-teaching Holly Becker at Decor8’s Blogging Your Way (BYW) course. I am sure you’ll agree that … Continue reading →

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Rona 12 Comments

2Stunning spring bouquets from Jane Packer Delivered

What a wonderful way to round off a great week…the launch of Jane Packer’s beautiful new spring collection - a real feast for the eyes! Some of you may have heard of Jane. If however you’ve not come across her name before, Jane Packer is … Continue reading →

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Rona 2 Comments

0Gardenia – a beautiful and highly fragrant plant

Isn’t it funny how a certain fragrance can bring back memories of a particular event or time? For example, Anais Anais perfume reminds me of my first trip to Germany in the late 1980s, when I was on a student exchange. … Continue reading →

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

18Wedding Flowers magazine…Floral inspiration for brides-to-be

Oh, how I wish I’d known about Wedding Flowers magazine when I was getting married! It’s a publication available in the UK, providing floral inspiration for brides-to-be. I would highly recommend buying it if you’re getting married and aren’t sure … Continue reading →

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Rona 18 Comments