Fen Edge Floral Design

04/02/2025

Valentine's / Galentine's / Palentine's bouquets 💐

I'm offering a limited number of dried flower bouquets in honour of Valentine's Day this year, so let me know if you're interested in gifting one to a loved one, or for yourself 🌷🌸🌺

All beautiful, homegrown and locally sourced flowers in romantic pink tones, dried naturally to create an everlasting display. Prices range from £10 for a small posy to £55 for a large bouquet.

Why buy British dried flowers instead of fresh roses for Valentine's Day? Roses do not bloom naturally in the UK in February, but such is the demand, it is estimated that 8 million (570 tonnes) roses are imported into the UK for Valentine’s Day each year*. This obviously represents a huge carbon footprint. So if you are looking to tread more lightly this Valentine's Day, opt for fresh seasonal flowers grown in the UK, or for dried flowers, preserving the beauty of the spring-autumn growing season.










* https://mediacentre.heathrow.com/pressrelease/detail/8253

17/01/2025

🌸Valentine's workshop announcement🌸

To celebrate Valentine's/Galentine's Day this year I'll be hosting a floral design workshop at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve on Saturday 8th February from 10am - 12.30pm. We will be creating an everlasting (dried flower) panel in romantic pink tones - the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!

Using a base of a tapestry hoop with jute netting, we will weave in a selection of locally sourced dried flowers to create a nature-inspired 'tapestry' or panel that will brighten up any wall or corner of your home. The flower panel will measure approximately 30cm across (finished size). This will be a meditative and mindful workshop - a lovely way to beat the winter blues!

The workshop will cost £45 pp - this includes all materials, tuition and tea/coffee.

Please DM me or email [email protected] to enquire or book your place!

18/12/2024

🎄Final call for festive wreaths🎄

I have enough foliage left to make up one or two more wreaths so please get in touch if you'd like one for your front door or (better still) to enjoy inside!

All natural seasonal foliage and berries, prices range from £30-£55. For collection from my Watlington studio or local delivery.

Here are a few I've had the pleasure of making for local customers this week!

14/12/2024

That's a wrap on festive workshops this year 🎄🎄🎄

What an absolutely lovely and enthusiastic lot who joined me to learn the art of wreath and garland making. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to do something mindful and calming that connected them with nature, and made truly beautiful and unique creations.

I'll be sharing some photos of the garlands and wreaths in situ but for now here are some pics of the process.

01/12/2024

Freshly handcrafted in my studio...a large festive wreath for The Angel at Watlington 🎄🎄🎄

This one features a lot of gorgeous blue-green foliage ('glaucous' to the horticulturalists) including eucalyptus and cypress, as well as an array of dried flowers in blue and purple tones, lending an almost icy appearance. Very detailed and a real joy to make ✨

Please get in touch if you'd like to order one for your front door!

28/11/2024

Festive workshop prep mode is on!

The foliage is being picked, the cones are being twined, the bases are being mossed, the dried flowers are being sorted and the ribbons and bells are being prepped...exciting times!

I can accommodate a couple of last-minute bookings in case you would like to join us...DM me to enquire.

04/11/2024

🎄🎄Festive workshops🎄🎄

I still have a couple of spots available at my festive workshops, so please get in touch soon if you'd like to join us! A reminder of the dates and times....

✨Saturday 7th December, at The Angel at Watlington 2.30-5pm, festive wreath making
✨ Thursday 12th December, at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve 6-8.30pm, festive garland making
✨ NEW DATE Friday 13th December, a second garland making workshop at The Angel at Watlington, 6-8.30pm

All workshops are priced at £50 per person. All materials, festive nibbles and finished product included in the price.

We will be working with fresh and vibrant seasonal evergreen foliage and berries as well as a range of gorgeous dried flowers and grasses to create pieces that are full of texture, colour and scent. No two pieces will look the same!

Please DM me or email [email protected] to enquire.

23/10/2024

I'm having a bit of a sample sale following my recent craft fayre! The following pieces are available for reduced prices:

- Chinese lantern garland, 1.5m ~ £10 (perfect for Halloween)
- Strawflower garland, 2m ~ £15
- Half-covered colourful autumn wreath, 35cm ~ £20
- Child's half-crown, pinks and yellows ~ £7 SOLD

All handmade in my Watlington studio. Collection or postage available. DM to enquire/purchase ✨

17/10/2024

My latest piece - a 'living' tapestry🌷

An embroidery hoop and hessian fabric created the perfect web into which I wove wild and textured dried flowers and foliage. Bracken, woodland sage, toadflax and Michaelmas daisies are just some of the beauties used here. Truly a way to bring the outside in!

This piece will be available to purchase at my stall at the Blended Monkey Crafts Autumn Artisan Fayre taking place this Sunday in Upwell. Come and say hello!

02/10/2024

Hello

I have had a cancellation for my dried flower cloud workshop, taking place this Friday 4th October 9.30am-2.30pm at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. In case anyone is free at that time and would like to book last minute, please get in touch with me via DM. It's £60 which includes all materials, refreshments, tuition and the finished piece.

Feel free to share to get the word out!

Thanks in advance,
Tess

26/09/2024

I am busy making some beautiful everlasting floral décor ahead of the Blended Monkey Crafts Autumn Artisan Fayre on Sunday 20th October!

These dried flower garlands are a new offering that I'm excited to showcase at the event, they will brighten up any corner of your home/venue ✨✨✨

About the event:
The Autumn Artisan Fayre is taking place at Upwell Hall (New Rd, Upwell, PE14 9AB) on Sunday 20th October. It will run from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm and entry is free. The event will feature an amazing collection of Fenland and East Anglian artists, creators and makers who are selling their work and demonstrating their crafts. All profits are going to the Norfolk & Waveney MIND charity.

Visit https://www.blendedmonkey.co.uk/aaf to see the biographies of all the artisans and for details on how to book workshops.

24/09/2024

✨✨A reminder of my upcoming workshops✨✨

🌼 Friday 4th October - dried flower cloud making at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve - waiting list only
🍂 Sunday 20th October - autumn wreath making at the Blended Monkey Crafts Autumn Artisan Fayre, Upwell - waiting list only
🎄 Saturday 7th December - festive wreath making at The Angel at Watlington - 5 spots available
❄️ Thursday 12th December - festive garland making at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve - 7 spots available

More info on the workshops can be found on my website https://www.fenedgefloraldesign.co.uk/

Please DM to book or email me at [email protected] and I'll send over an invoice.

Looking forward to creating with you!

13/09/2024

Autumn wreathing season has begun...

I made this one up with leftovers from my recent wedding commission and it is available for £45.

It's large-ish (55cm across) and made on a willow base with jute twine. It can be used inside or out, if outside it will naturally start to decay and mould after 3/4 weeks and can then be composted (remove the ribbon first). If used inside it will look good for years if placed away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Please DM me if interested. I will also be updating the shop section of my website (www.fenedgefloraldesign.co.uk) with ready-made autumn wreaths.

12/09/2024

It was a joy to make these three wild and meadowy dried flower clouds and bridal bouquet for B&B's wedding today at Godwick Hall and Great Barn.

The couple requested a warm autumnal colour palette with a dusting of gypsophila. I can't wait to see how these colours and textures pop against the backdrop of the Barn and the bride's black wedding dress!

The flower clouds are made on a wire and hazel base, with zero floral foam in sight. It was a proud moment for me to be able to use lots of home-grown blooms, including rudbeckias, dahlias and orache, as well as beautiful seasonal grasses and flowers from Amber Cottage Flowers and foraged bits and pieces (dock and hops are always a winner)!

If you are interested in similar pieces for your wedding or event please DM me or email me at [email protected]

11/09/2024

It may only be mid-September but it's already time to be thinking ahead to festive workshops! 🌲❄️🎉✨

I so far have two workshops scheduled:

- Festive wreath making at The Angel at Watlington, Saturday 7th December from 2.30pm until 5pm
- Festive garland making at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, Thursday 12th December from 6pm until 8.30pm

Both of these are priced at £50 pp, with all materials and refreshments included.

To book onto one of these workshops, please DM me or email me at [email protected]. More information can be found on my website, www.fenedgefloraldesign.co.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you and feel free to share with anyone who'd be interested😃

Pictures shared with kind permission from last year's workshop participants!

23/08/2024

Very excited to be exhibiting at this wonderful upcoming event showcasing local artisans, in support of the Norfolk & Waveney Mind Charity.

I’ll be there selling a few dried flower pieces and also running an autumn wreath workshop, please check out the info on the Blended Monkey website and get in touch with me directly to book your place!

Sun Oct 20 2024 at 10:00 am, Upwell Hall, New Rd, Upwell, Wisbech PE14 9AB, United Kingdom, Wisbech. Our Summer Artisan Fayre raised a total of £800 for Norfolk & Waveney Mind and our Autumn Artisan Fayre will again feature a fabulous collection of Fenland & East Anglian artists creators &a

13/08/2024

This beautiful large flower cloud was safely delivered to its new home near Birmingham today!

The customer requested a colour palette of pinks, purples and whites - a lovely fresh combination and a wonderful opportunity to showcase some freshly dried seasonal flowers including marjoram, sea lavender and achillea.

This statement piece is full of texture and has a very calming scent!

The flower cloud was made on a handcrafted wire and hazel base, secured with twine. No floral foam in sight!

If you are interested in commissioning one of these clouds, please DM me. Custom-made in a size, style and colour of your choice.

28/07/2024

It was a joy to make these seven half-crowns and buttonhole for a wedding in the Cotswolds yesterday 🤍✨🥂

The crowns were intricately handcrafted using freshly dried British seasonal flowers, including winged everlasting, feverfew and yarrow. The flowers were woven onto a handmade wire base using twine, and finished with ribbon.

I still have some capacity for weddings this year so please get in touch if you’d like some crowns or half-crowns making up for your special day.