Barb's Blooms

03/07/2023

This flower-filled hatbox was created using a large hatbox and Agrawool biodegradable floral foam which works really well in this kind of design. Flowers used were Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt', Rosa 'Avalanche ' spray Dianthus 'Fleurette' and foliage was Pittosporum tenuifoliim

22/06/2023

This lovely bouquet consisted of lilac standard Dianthus, lilac Lizianthus, light blue Delphinium, lilac Matthiola and delicately scented pink Phlox along with some Ruscus Hypophyllum. Presented in a gift bag and tissue. All my bouquets have their stems in water within a glass jar to prevent the use of cellophane being used.

22/06/2023

These delicate roses were very fresh when i bought them and looked stunning when made into this simple hand-tied bouquet.

03/06/2023

This was made as a gift to a couple celebrating the birth of their baby boy. White Dianthus and variegated Pittosporum tenuifolium. I used biodegradable floral foam in the base of the hatbox which can either be re-used, dug into the garden or added to the compost bin after use.

03/06/2023

Roses are so useful in a bouquet of any size. These were of a good quality and very fresh so if looked after will stay looking good for at least a week. My bouquets always have their stems in water within a glass jar to which flower food has been added. I do not use cellophane as i abhor adding un- biodegradable substances to landfill if i can help it.

02/06/2023

These bright yellow roses contrast beautifully in colour with the purple Matthiola or stocks. A pleasing bouquet given as a retirement gift.

01/06/2023

These wonderful scented pastel-coloured Matthiola or stocks look amazing and make such a pretty bouquet on their own.

01/06/2023

Just wanted to share this picture of Horse Chestnut tree blossom. Amazing to think that brown glossy conkers will develop as the seeds of these awesome British trees. Such exquisite details on the flowers which from a distance you do not appreciate.

01/06/2023

I was asked to create a bouquet of yellows, oranges and greens. Yellow 'Momentum' roses and orange ' Helix' roses complimented each other well and orange Gerbera 'Optima' offered another type of texture with their frill of multiple petals emanating from the dark centres. The elegant flower heads of Alstromeria 'Virginia' provided a contrast in form. The only foliage used was Bupleurum which was fun and easy to use. The texture and form of Bupleurum softened the overall look of the finished bouquet and provided a sense of rhythm as the eye was lead from one cluster of flowers to another. There were over 50 stems to this bouquet. Quite a challenge to hold them all when i was making it!

01/06/2023

This bouquet was created using some lovely and good quality red and white roses along with some Alstromeria. Gypsophila provided a constrast in form and texture whilst the 2-dimensional form, matt texture and pointed leaves of the Eucalyptus enhanced those of the flowers. Presented in a pleasing wrap of tissue paper.
All my bouquets have their stems in a glass jar with water and flower food added. I do not use cellophane.

16/05/2023

03/03/2023

Now taking orders for Mothers Day 💛

💐Sunday 19th March💐 bouquets ranging from £25-£65+ depending on your budget. Collection or delivery to CM1 & CM2.

Please message or telephone to order 🌸

02/03/2023

A special birthday bouquet for my daughter using a luscious arrangement of Roses, Germinis, Thalespi, Wax Flower and small headed Chrysanthemum 💐

27/06/2022

I was so pleased to be asked to do these flowers for a Wedding Blessing. There was the Bride's bouquet, her four bridesmaids' bouquets, a pedestal arrangement, two table arrangements and the sides of the bride and groom's chairs where they would be sitting during the ceremony. The flowers consisted of purple calla lilies, deep cerise long-stemmed roses and spray roses, purple lizzianthus, deep pink wax flower supported by a contrast of soft ruscus and Eucalyptus parvifolia foliages. They were all of such good quality and i was very pleased with the finished bouquets and arrangements.

13/06/2022

These bright yellow Gerbera are certainly the stars of this bouquet!

My client had requested yellow, purple, lilac and cream colours for friends' birthday bouquet. Fortunately i was able to purchase some good quality yellow gerberas and roses, lilac and cream stocks and purple lizzianthus.

Presented in a glass vase containing fresh clean tap-water with added flower-food placed within a biodegradable gift bag makes this a wonderful eco-friendly gift which should stay fresh for at least 5 days.

Keeping a bouquet such as this in good condition requires changing the water every two days and trimming the stems 1.5cm allows them to take up water efficiently. Keeping them out of direct sunlight prolongs their freshness.

BB xx

06/06/2022

I have had a wonderful time of late playing with flowers. Thank you to those people who have used Barb's Blooms for your floral gifts.

19/05/2022

I had fun last night creating this wedding-cake halo. I was at Writtle for a floristry class which I'm using as an update for wedding work. I had some gorgeous flowers to work with - deep red roses and Chrysanthemums, the texture of the roses was like velvet, pink spray roses and pink wax flower complimented by Eucalyptus cinerea, Pittosporum tenuifolium and soft ruscus foliage. With a real wedding cake there would be an option for a floral spray on the top tier.

26/07/2021

A beautiful occasion bouquet made using salal, Eucalyptus populus, wax flower & Tacazzi roses.

(£45-55)

26/04/2021

Out of Office - ON!

I’m taking a very short break from orders this week in the run up to my May wedding this Saturday!!💐👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻 Can’t wait!

Orders will resume as of Monday 3rd May 💕

12/04/2021

Morning all! ☀️

Hope you all had a good weekend! Good luck to all the businesses opening back up today, you’re going to do great!! And to everyone else, let’s be gentle with each other today, it’s the first day back for a lot of people and it’s going to be a hectic day for some. Let’s be kind 💕💐

09/04/2021

So here it is - I’m super excited to share with you my new business logo!! What do you think?💕

07/04/2021

An exciting day yesterday, meeting with my May bride to discuss her wedding flowers 👰🏼‍♀️ It was so lovely to hear how excited she is about her upcoming nuptials, and I’m forever grateful to be playing a small part in their special day 💕🌸

📸 pictured - a recent order: a lovely vibrant bouquet for a 50th birthday 🎁

(£55-65)

06/04/2021

Good morning!☀️

Hope you’ve all recovered from your Easter chocolate hangovers 🍫🐰 who’s feeling ready to go back to work??

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04/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone! ✝️🐰🐣
Hope you are all having a lovely Easter bank holiday weekend, and enjoying lots of Easter eggs! What’s your favourite? Mines got to be Cadbury’s Flake 🍫🍫

31/03/2021

June 2019, Essex

30/03/2021

💍WEDDING PREP!💍

I’m doing some wedding planning today in preparation of my first wedding of 2021, a lovely intimate ceremony later this spring. I’ve met with the bride to be and can’t wait to share what she has planned, it is going to look incredible!!💐👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏽💐

📸 I did the flowers for my daughter Lauren’s wedding - a mix of silk and real flowers to achieve the exact colour palette she was after.

29/03/2021

💜💛🧡 Happy Holi! 🧡💛💜

Celebrating the colours & hope of spring today for the Hindu festival of Holi!