Monthly Archives: November 2011

0Cath Kidston Christmas Shopping Event Today

I’m a big fan of Cath Kidston products and featured their homeware in a post a few months ago. I’m delighted to let you know that today they’re offering a 15% discount online. It’s applicable to everything on their website … Continue reading →

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

0Fabulous floristry courses at The Sussex Flower School

Please note: Previously photos by photographer Suzie Gibbons illustrated this feature. Suzie’s photos have been removed as they are copyright controlled and should not be reproduced in any form without her permission. I was recently contacted by Georgia Miles who … Continue reading →

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

0Introducing designer, Camilla Meijer…

I hope you had a lovely weekend. I’m delighted to feature today an interview with designer, Camilla Meijer, who has a range of amazing floral-inspired wallpapers, cushions, tea towels and bags. When did you start your business and where … Continue reading →

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

3Christmas Preview Event at New Covent Garden Flower Market : Part 3 – David Ragg

I hope you enjoyed reading Part 1 and Part 2 of my visit to the Christmas Preview event at New Covent Garden Flower Market, featuring Simon Lycett and David Denyer. Today, it’s the turn of former Interflora UK Florist of … Continue reading →

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Rona 3 Comments

2Introducing textile artist, Abigail Mill…

Aren’t these floral-inspired cards from Abigail Mill just beautiful? They feature small prints taken from her original embroidery, hand-finished and float-mounted on to card. Norwich-based Abigail trained at Cumbria College of Art and Design in embroidered textiles and graduated in … Continue reading →

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Rona 2 Comments

4Interview with florist Simon Lycett

Earlier this month, you may remember that I wrote a blog post about the amazing floristry demonstration which Simon Lycett did at the Christmas Preview event at New Covent Garden Flower Market? Well, I mentioned that earlier that morning I’d met the … Continue reading →

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rona 4 Comments

0Wedding Flowers course at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers : Part 2

I hoped you enjoyed day one of the Wedding Flowers course which I recently attended at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers. We started day two with a visit to New Covent Garden Flower Market with Gillian and her colleague … Continue reading →

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

7Wedding Flowers course at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers : Part 1

This month, I attended a fabulous two day Wedding Flowers course at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers in London. You may remember that I attended their Summer Flowers course back in July? And above is the bridal bouquet I … Continue reading →

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Rona 7 Comments

0Interview with Karen Woolven of Karen Woolven Floral Design

Today’s post features an interview with the very talented florist, Karen Woolven. I first met Karen in May at the Summer Wedding Flowers event at New Covent Garden Flower Market. What prompted you to become a florist? I was always out … Continue reading →

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Rona Leave a comment

2Christmas Preview Event at New Covent Garden Flower Market : Part 2 – David Denyer

I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of my visit to the Christmas Preview event at New Covent Garden Flower Market featuring Simon Lycett which I posted last week. Today, it’s the turn of former Interflora World Champion and 2011 winner … Continue reading →

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rona 2 Comments