Monthly Archives: November 2012

0Interview with florist Gemma Bain of Planet Flowers

For some while now, I’ve enjoyed reading the regularly updated blog written by Edinburgh-based, Planet Flowers. So, I’m delighted today to feature an interview with florist Gemma Bain, together with images of their stunning floral designs… Could you tell us … Continue reading →

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

0Beautiful new Christmas collection from Jane Packer Delivered

I hope you enjoyed reading my blog post earlier today featuring the Jane Packer shop in London. As promised, here’s a look at their beautiful new Christmas collection which includes bouquets, table arrangements and wreaths…all with quirky festive names! I … Continue reading →

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

2Christmas has arrived in style at the Jane Packer shop in London…

Earlier this month, I visited Jane Packer in New Cavendish Street in London to attend two floristry courses (which I’ll be blogging about shortly). Whilst I was there, I couldn’t resist taking photographs of their stunning Christmas window display and … Continue reading →

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

4The Great Gatsby : The next new trend for weddings?

Vintage-inspired weddings have been a very popular trend over the last few years. But having spoken to florists and from reading wedding blogs, it’s become apparent that a new trend seems to be emerging…weddings inspired by the novel, The Great … Continue reading →

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Rona 4 Comments

2Poinsettia Christmas table design by The Urban Flower Firm – Contemporary Christmas

Today’s blog post features the last Poinsettia Christmas table design from the recent International Poinsettia Press Party which I attended. And it’s the turn of florist, The Urban Flower Firm, also known as ‘tuff’. The company is run by Mark … Continue reading →

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

1Christmas present ideas for flower lovers…

I hope you had a lovely weekend… I took some time out at the end of last week and at the weekend to unplug from technology, visit the seaside and give my home office a really good ‘sort-out’. I’d been … Continue reading →

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment

0Pearls of Wisdom…

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Posted on November 25, 2012 by Rona Leave a comment

4Stunning floral ‘hairdressing’ by Japanese artist Takaya Hanayuishi

I’ve been taking a few days off this week, so there isn’t a Flowerona reflects blog post today. However I thought I’d share with you some stunning images of floral ‘hairdressing’ by Japanese artist Takaya Hanayuishi. Enjoy! Aren’t they just extraordinary? If you’d … Continue reading →

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Rona 4 Comments

2Interview with florist Elizabeth Marsh of Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design

I’m delighted today to feature an interview with London-based florist Elizabeth Marsh, together with images of her stunning floral designs. Could you tell us what prompted you to become a florist? I never planned to become a florist. I actually … Continue reading →

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

3Beautiful Royal Horticultural Society floral prints from Easyart

I recently discovered that you can now buy Royal Horticultural Society floral prints online from a company called Easyart. Over 1,000 prints are available and they feature illustrations from the Society’s archives. There are lots of choices regarding the print size and … Continue reading →

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Rona 3 Comments