The Aster Diary

17/02/2024

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY 2024 🌸

Orders are now open for Mother’s Day!

A selection of beautiful hand-tied bouquets using the freshest seasonal blooms, selected by your florist. Available in two sizes:

The Classic
A perfect bouquet, ready for any vase.
Beautifully wrapped in brown paper and finished with a delicate ribbon

The Extra Special
A larger bouquet, arranged in a water pack.
Beautifully wrapped in tissue and brown paper and presented in a gift bag

Orders close Saturday 2nd March
Available for collection or local delivery

Message on Instagram or Facebook to place your order! 🌸

14/02/2024

❤️ HAPPY VALENTINES ❤️

Happy valentines, galentines and everything in between!

Thank you for all your lovely messages enquiring about valentines- I made the decision not to offer a valentines collection this year as behind the scenes 2024 is turning out to be my busiest year yet. Throw planning my own wedding into the mix and working full time, there just aren’t enough hours in the day!

I like to give everything I do my absolute all, so this year I decided to have a little rest from the valentines chaos (any fellow florists will know how much hard work goes into this day) and focus on all the exciting things going on in the background!

I will be releasing a Mother’s Day collection this year, so keep an eye on my page for all the details, and I am still available for any special occasions!

All my flowers are made to order and I will work with you to create a beautiful arrangement bespoke to you/ the person receiving it.
So if you have a special day or event coming up then just drop me a message, I’d love to hear from you 🌸

Lots of love,
Sophie ❤️

29/12/2023

✨2023 THAT’S A WRAP! ✨

Last wedding of the year at the beautiful for our dear friends Kate & Christian- it was a privilege to do your flowers🤍

I am now off for a few days to relax in beautiful west wales and welcome in the new year.

A huge thank you to every single person that has supported by business this year- without you, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love and the aster diary wouldn’t exist.

I’m already looking forward to what 2024 has to bring and creating some more beautiful flowers for you all.

Wishing you all a very happy new year and thank you for your continued support.

Lots of love,
Sophie ❤️

26/11/2023

✨ FIRST WREATH CLASS OF THE SEASON ✨

What a lovely evening with this group of ladies, to kick start the festive season!

Whenever I teach wreath making, people always start off thinking they won’t be able to do it, but by the end, everyone is always amazed by what they create!

And how beautiful do these look?! 😍

Using the same ingredients, every wreath that is created always turns out to be different- wreaths really are as bespoke and unique as the person who makes one ❤️

If you haven’t booked your place at a wreath class yet this year, head to my last post for all the details on how you can! ✨

24/11/2023

✨LAST CHANCE TO BOOK ✨

Enjoy an evening of festivity as you make your very own bespoke wreath to adorn your door or table this Christmas.

All materials will be provided, including a sustainable moss wreath base, greenery, dried fruits and an array of ribbons to choose from.

Christmas music is guaranteed as well as glass (or two) of bubbles on arrival 🥂

What better way to start the festive season? 🎄

To book your place, drop me a message The Aster Diary ✨

✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP ✨

We invite you to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us by creating your very own Christmas wreath!
All materials and tuition will be provided along with a glass of bubbles on arrival! 🥂

📆Saturday 9th December

📍Llanwern Village Hall, NP18 2DW

⏰ 4pm to 6pm

Tickets £50 per person

Please message to reserve your place. Spaces are limited ✨

01/11/2023

✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP ✨

We invite you to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us by creating your very own Christmas wreath!
All materials and tuition will be provided along with a glass of bubbles on arrival! 🥂

📆Saturday 9th December

📍Llanwern Village Hall, NP18 2DW

⏰ 4pm to 6pm

Tickets £50 per person

Please message to reserve your place. Spaces are limited ✨

01/09/2023

🍂🍁 HELLO SEPTEMBER 🍁🍂

Who is ready for shorter days, cosy evenings, and all the autumnal feels?

I for one am not ready at all! As much as I love the autumnal colour changes that the new season brings, I am not quite ready to bring back the pumpkins or get the wreath kits out just yet!

I’m holding out for an Indian summer for just a little while longer, but don’t worry, pumpkins and wreaths will return very soon! So keep your eyes on my page for all the details 🍂🍁

28/08/2023

✨ HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY ✨

25/08/2023

🤍 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 🤍

Happy 1st anniversary to Bethan and Nathan, I cannot believe this was a year ago today!

This was one of my first and still one of my favourite weddings to date 🤍

A simple, clean colour pallet of whites and greens…

When I met Bethan she didn’t know much about flowers or what she wanted, but she trusted me to bring her vision to life.

I created this beautiful frilly white and green bouquet with flowing silk ribbon, perfectly complimented by simple button holes for Nathan and his groomsmen.

The venue was finished with a mix of bud vases, dotted throughout their grazing-style table.

A classic look for their small intimate wedding 😍

28/07/2023

🌻 HELLO INSTAGRAM 🌻

WHERE HAS THE SUNSHINE GONE?!

Hi everyone! It’s been a little while! Life has been super busy and finding the time to post on here has been tricky, but fear not, I am still here- which is more than can be said for our summer!

Behind the scenes, I have been keeping busy creating beautiful flowers and these beauties were an anniversary gift to bring some sunshine to my lovely customer, seen as we aren’t having much of it at the moment!

If you are looking for the perfect gift or just want to brighten up your home, then get in touch 🌼

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My 2023 diary is looking pretty full, but I do have some last minute availability for weddings/ occasions throughout September- December.

My 2024 diary is also open and already filling up fast. So if you are getting married next year or need a florist for a special occasion, then drop me a message to book your free consultation!

I am still holding out for a summer this year but if you are already looking forward to autumn then keep your eyes peeled on my page for some exciting announcements coming up…. 🎃🎄

Lots of love,
Sophie

20/03/2023

💙NO MONDAY BLUES HERE 💙

Just beautiful flowers for some very deserving mums 🌸

Thank-you to everyone who ordered and made this Mother’s Day better than ever

You all allow me to keep doing what I love and for that, I cannot thank you all enough! 💕

07/03/2023

Less than two weeks to go until Mother’s Day!

Place your order now by dropping me a message on Instagram or Facebook.

Orders close in just under a week, on Monday 13th March.

So don’t delay! Place your order now! 🌸

26/02/2023

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY 2023 🌸

Orders now open for Mother’s Day!

Option 1- A seasonal hand-tied bouquet, beautifully wrapped in brown paper

Option 2- A seasonal bouquet, beautifully wrapped in tissue and brown paper, presented in a gift bag

All flowers will be lovingly selected by your florist, so whether they are a gift for your Mum, Nan, or Step-mum, they are guaranteed to receive the most beautiful in-season flowers

Prices start from £35
Available for collection or local delivery
All orders must be placed by Monday 13th March

MESSAGE TO ORDER ❤️

26/02/2023

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY 2023 🌸

Orders now open for Mother’s Day!

Option 1- A seasonal hand-tied bouquet, beautifully wrapped in brown paper

Option 2- A seasonal bouquet, beautifully wrapped in tissue and brown paper, presented in a gift bag

All flowers will be lovingly selected by your florist, so whether they are a gift for your Mum, Nan, or Step-mum, they are guaranteed to receive the most beautiful in-season flowers

Prices start from £35

Available for collection or local delivery

All orders must be placed by Monday 13th March

MESSAGE TO ORDER ❤️

14/02/2023

❤️ HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported my small business this Valentine’s!

Grateful for all the support, always ❤️

Lots of love,
Sophie

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14/01/2023

❤️ Valentine’s Day 2023 ❤️

Seasonal bouquets designed by me, to impress your loved one

Prices start from £35

Available for collection or local delivery
Monday 13th or Tuesday 14th
Evenings only

Limited availability
Impress your loved one by placing your pre-order now!

DM TO ORDER ❤️

11/12/2022

✨CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 2022✨

Last night I had the pleasure of teaching this lovely group of ladies for my first ever wreath making workshop .

And what a success it was!

Some BEAUTIFUL wreaths were made, bubbles were drank and fun was had by all! The perfect way to kick start the festivities🎄

Thank you ladies for making my first class so enjoyable!

Here’s to many more next year 🥂

11/12/2022

✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 2022 ✨

Last night I had the pleasure of teaching this lovely group of ladies for my first ever wreath making workshop .

And what a success it was!

Some BEAUTIFUL wreaths were made, bubbles were drank and fun was had by all! The perfect way to kick start the festivities🎄

Thank you ladies for making my first class so enjoyable!

Here’s to many more next year 🥂

23/10/2022

🎄CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 🎄

📆Saturday 10th December

📍Llanwern village hall, NP18 2DW

⏰ 4pm to 6pm

Tickets £50 per person

Message to reserve your place ✨

02/10/2022

🍂 HELLO AUTUMN 🍂

Autumn Wreaths & Floral Pumpkins
Available to order now!

SIMPLY MESSAGE FOR AVAILABILITY AND TO PLACE YOUR ORDER 🍂

27/09/2022

🍂 AUTUMN POP UP 🍂

📆 Saturday 1st October

📍Llanwern Village Hall, Llanwern, Newport NP18 2DU

⏰ 9am- 1pm

Parking is available at The Milton pub

Details of what I will have on offer are on my stories today and saved to my Autumn Pop-Up Highlight ✨

MESSAGE TO PLACE AN ORDER 🍁🎃

Hope to see you there! 🧡🍂

25/09/2022

Dreamy set up yesterday 💫

A very special 30th birthday for our girl

Teaming up with to create this stunning dinner set up for our beautiful family, hosted by

The most perfect evening ✨

12/09/2022

🌼 Time flys when you’re having fun 🌼

A year ago (yesterday) I went on my first official floristry course and fell even more in love with flowers ❤️

It’s fair to say, it really was the start of something amazing ✨

27/08/2022

✨ HAPPILY EVER AFTER ✨

A classic white and green bridal bouquet for the beautiful Bethan who married Nathan this week

Simply stunning ✨

Are you getting married? Drop me a message to discuss your wedding flowers or book your free consultation!

07/07/2022

💛JOY IN A JAR 💛

A small selection of jar arrangements I’ve made over the last few weeks.

These make perfect gifts as they come ready-to-enjoy, in their jars, without the need to cut any stems or do any of the arranging yourself!

Available in various sizes and can be customised to your chosen colour scheme.

DM to enquire or place an order now✨