Monthly Archives: March 2012

0Flowerona reflects: farms & florists

I hope your week has gone well and if you’re in the UK, you’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been having, coupled with longer daylight hours. The last seven days have been a little less frantic for me and … Continue reading →

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

0Time for a treat with Cath Kidston – 15% off until 8am tomorrow

Knowing that some of my readers are big Cath Kidston fans, I just thought I’d let you all know that they’ve got a special promotion running today. They’re offering 15% off online, on the phone and instore until 8am tomorrow … Continue reading →

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

0Interview with Ricky Jackson of Ricky Paul Flowers

Earlier this month, I wrote about Ricky Paul Flowers when they were exhibiting at the Designer Wedding Show. Today, I’m featuring an interview with the founder, Ricky Jackson. Could you tell us what prompted you to become a florist? I became … Continue reading →

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

1RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Jo Thompson’s Show Garden for The Caravan Club : Part 2

I hope you enjoyed reading Part 1 last month when I started following garden designer Jo Thompson’s journey to creating her show garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is for The Caravan Club and is called ‘A Celebration of … Continue reading →

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment

4Floral-inspired wedding cakes and accessories at the Designer Wedding Show

It’s Wedding Wednesday and today is the last in my series of blog posts about my visit to the Designer Wedding Show in London. And I’m featuring floral-inspired wedding cakes and accessories… We’re starting with a selection of stunning cakes by … Continue reading →

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Rona 4 Comments

8Visit to florist Neill Strain’s Tulipmania event – now taking place in London

Last week, I visited florist Neill Strain‘s amazing ‘Tulipmania’ festival which is taking place at his shop, The Flower Lounge, in Belgravia in London. And what a truly lovely way to celebrate the start of spring… For tulip-lovers this really is … Continue reading →

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Rona 8 Comments

2Introducing designer, Lindsay Taylor…

I hope you had a lovely weekend. Today, I’m delighted to feature an interview and the floral-inspired work of the very talented designer, Lindsay Taylor. Do read on to hear all about her beautiful unique designs… When did you start … Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

5Flowerona reflects: magazines & mailing lists

Here in the UK, the weather has really started warming up this week…and I think we can safely say that spring has finally arrived! Out & about Monday & Tuesday Wrote blog posts, dealt with emails and went to pilates and … Continue reading →

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Rona 5 Comments

1Floral highlights from the Country Living Spring Fair including Jane Packer & Mathew Dickinson

On Wednesday, I attended the Country Living Spring Fair at the Business Design Centre in London and today’s blog post features my floral highlights. Over 400 designers and producers from around the UK exhibit at the show and it’s the … Continue reading →

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment

5Interview with Emma Lappin of Emma Lappin Flowers

Today, I’m delighted to feature an interview with florist Emma Lappin, together with some images of her beautiful floral designs. Could you tell us what prompted you to become a florist? I grew up within a family of flower fanatics … Continue reading →

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Rona 5 Comments