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Florist Friday: Interview with Shane Connolly

August 2, 2013 By Rona 12 Comments

You may remember that in June, I interviewed florist Shane Connolly at Heal’s in London.

Well, today, I’m thrilled to feature an interview with Shane on Flowerona.

Passionate about British flowers and foliage, Shane has held a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales since 2006.

But it is the wonderful wedding flowers which he created for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, that he is most well-known for designing.

I hope you’re sitting comfortably, as this is one of the longest interviews I’ve featured on Flowerona.… Read more

Images from Rona Wheeldon in conversation with Shane Connolly on Tuesday evening

June 13, 2013 By Rona 2 Comments

What a truly amazing evening it was on Tuesday…!

I thought I’d share some images with you, which have kindly been provided by Heal’s.

As part of their customer events programme, I interviewed floral designer Shane Connolly at the Heal’s flagship store in Tottenham Court Road in London.

And here we are below in conversation…

On arrival, there was prosecco and delicious savoury and sweet canapes in the Heal’s Quarter Cafe, which everyone enjoyed whilst they mingled…

For the interview, we all made our way to the Julian Chichester area.… Read more

Rona Wheeldon in conversation with Shane Connolly…

May 14, 2013 By Rona Leave a Comment

Today, I’m thrilled to tell you about a very special event which I’m taking part in next month.

As part of Heal’s customer events programme, I will be interviewing event designer Shane Connolly.

Shane was the Artistic Director of Flowers for the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The details of the event are :

Date : Tuesday, 11th June Time : 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location : Heal’s, 196 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7LQ

During my conversation with Shane, you will learn about his career to date in the world of flowers and horticulture, which started at a young age with a packet of vegetable seeds and his very own greenhouse.… Read more

Beautiful floral portrait of William & Kate by floral designer Joseph Massie

February 18, 2013 By Rona Leave a Comment

Last week, to coincide with Valentine’s Day, Asda unveiled a beautiful floral portrait of William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Made entirely out of Asda’s finest Valentine’s Day flowers, the masterpiece was the brainchild of floral designer Joseph Massie.

It was exhibited outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square in London. And whilst it was in situ, Joe gave out beautiful Red Naomi roses to commuters and passers-by.

Standing at an impressive 8.8ft tall by 6.6ft wide, it required 1,830 flowers and took 150 man hours to make.… Read more