The Rose Shed Archives

Branding for Florists Workshop : Case Study – The Rose Shed

August 16, 2016 By Rona Leave a Comment

I’m delighted today to share with you my second Case Study featuring Bristol based florist Rachel Husband from The Rose Shed. Rachel attended our Branding for Florists workshop last year and my workshop co-host Fiona, The Brand Stylist, touched base with her recently:

Rachel, your new branding looks so fabulous! What effect have you found it’s had on your business?

I really feel my business has stepped up a level. It’s so important to have a branding look that reflects your current business situation.… Read more

Flowerona Links : With Christmas trends, snowmen & a wreath…

December 20, 2015 By Rona 2 Comments

Here’s my round-up of fabulous floral links from around the globe!

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McQueens Flower School Festive Fun via Lober & Delaney Beautiful dusty pink flower images via Christina Greve Floral Christmas Trends 2015 – My latest report for New Covent Garden Flower Market How to make a Christmas Wreath via The Rose Shed The Rosewood in Winter via McQueens… Read more

When a florist gets married…Rachel Husband of The Rose Shed

December 2, 2015 By Rona 1 Comment

In this week’s Wedding Wednesday blog post, I’m thrilled to feature an interview with florist Rachel Husband of The Rose Shed, together with photos of her wedding flowers.

I asked Rachel where she got the inspiration for her designs and which flowers and foliage she used to create them:

‘When planning our wedding, I lost count of the amount of times I was asked whether I would be doing my own wedding flowers. The answer was of course yes… with a little help from my friends and family!… Read more

Florist Friday : Interview with Rachel Husband of The Rose Shed

March 6, 2015 By Rona 2 Comments

Today, as part of my Florist Friday blog post series, I’m delighted to feature an interview with Rachel Husband of The Rose Shed. I first met Rachel when she came to our Social Media for Florists workshop last October and since then have avidly read her blog, often featuring her posts in my Flowerona Links series on a Sunday.

Could you tell us what prompted you to become a florist?

I got my first job in a florist at 13 as a Saturday girl and quickly became very competent in floor sweeping, bucket bleaching and tea making!… Read more

Flowerona Links: With fireworks, gardens & a daffodil shoe…

January 11, 2015 By Rona Leave a Comment

I hope you’re having a lovely weekend. Here are this week’s floral links from around the globe.

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A look back at 2014 with floral designer Neill Strain Beautiful florals by Finch & Thistle at this dinner party Lovely interview with Kiana from Tulipina via Field to Vase My January Report for New Covent Garden Flower Market Flowers arranged & photographed to look like fireworks… Read more