The Empty Vase

The Empty Vase Transforming spaces with the art of floristry

The countdown is on! I’m so so so behind this year but old enough now to know the magic will happen and old enough now t...
18/12/2024

The countdown is on! I’m so so so behind this year but old enough now to know the magic will happen and old enough now to know, it doesn’t need to be perfect. Here’s another wreath I made with a bright red velvet bow -screaming Christmas and every day I see it on my neighbours gates. And that makes me happy. Keep going y’all and don’t forget to breathe …




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Delivered to the winner from my competition in Vienna last week. The pink ribbon was for their baby daughter. One more ...
13/12/2024

Delivered to the winner from my competition in Vienna last week. The pink ribbon was for their baby daughter. One more to make. Ours! And it’s going to be a big one!

🎄GIVEAWAY🎄💫Happy St. Nicholas day from the very beautiful, festive and inspiring Vienna. Today St. Nicholas is celebrate...
07/12/2024

🎄GIVEAWAY🎄💫

Happy St. Nicholas day from the very beautiful, festive and inspiring Vienna. Today St. Nicholas is celebrated not only as a symbol of generosity but also a gentle admonisher for fostering harmony and kindness.

To celebrate Christmas and the time to givie more, i’m designing and offering a handmade wreath to a lucky local or anyone who can collect!

🎄To enter simply:
1.Like and save this post
2.Be following
3.Tag THREE friends in the comments who you think would like a wreath for their door - each tag is an entry- one tag per comment. The more entries the more chance of winning!

🎄Bonus entry - reshare this post to your story, make sure you tag so I can see it! ❤️

🎄I will draw the winner live here in Vienna TOMORROW- Sunday 8th December and wreath will be ready by Wednesday 11th December.

GOOD LUCK, HAPPY CHRISTMAS and THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE EARLY DAYS OF THE EMPTY VASE💫

Well, at least one of us knows how to pose 🙄
05/12/2024

Well, at least one of us knows how to pose 🙄

Let’s put some colour into Thursday. An Extra Large ‘Stellar’ 💫 May I just say capturing my work on a camera is really h...
05/12/2024

Let’s put some colour into Thursday. An Extra Large ‘Stellar’ 💫 May I just say capturing my work on a camera is really haaaard - especially the big stuff- the scale, but also the intricacies; something always gets lost in translation.Thankfully, the reaction on clients faces, doesn’t. Thanks to my daughter who stepped up to role of photographer as my hands were a little bit full! 💪🏻

📸 Grace, 10

43”, 10kg, 7 hours handmade wreath on a cold winter’s day. Our dog is called Casper. He has witnessed the making of many...
04/12/2024

43”, 10kg, 7 hours handmade wreath on a cold winter’s day. Our dog is called Casper. He has witnessed the making of many wreaths over the last two weeks. Here he’s hoping we’re going for a walk. Fat chance with this over my shoulder!
This was the record breaker.
And now in a very beautiful home.

SOLD 🎉HOW are we nearly at the end of November 2024?! My fingers and nails are destroyed as wreath-making steps up a few...
28/11/2024

SOLD 🎉

HOW are we nearly at the end of November 2024?! My fingers and nails are destroyed as wreath-making steps up a few hundred gears and beautiful doors are brightening up these dull Wintery days 💫 I love seeing the variety and expressions of the festive season starting to appear and the magic it brings. The effort is realised by strangers who pass and smile…
‘Spica’’is an 18’ fresh handmade wreath; pine, eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, berries and thistles waltzing together and ready to hang on your door/gate/wall from tomorrow … please DM for further details. Very limited availability …💫 💙

NB scammers needn’t bother being in touch 🙄

Let’s make and create in beautiful spaces. Our minds, eyes and hearts deserve it. Could the Winter brighten your sky? ...
26/11/2024

Let’s make and create in beautiful spaces. Our minds, eyes and hearts deserve it. Could the Winter brighten your sky?

Frosty mornings - it’s the right vibe for welcoming Advent and Christmas with fabulous handmade wreaths. I can’t quite b...
21/11/2024

Frosty mornings - it’s the right vibe for welcoming Advent and Christmas with fabulous handmade wreaths. I can’t quite believe our workshops begin next week… we have a busy weekend ahead creating the magical and inspiring space for a fun and busy evenings 🎄💫🎄

‘There’s beauty in creating something that wasn’t there before’ There are still a few places available at our luxury wre...
19/11/2024

‘There’s beauty in creating something that wasn’t there before’

There are still a few places available at our luxury wreath making workshops 27/28th November with guests and

There’s a reason why this costs what it does… come and see why…

Places must be booked in advance please - link in bio. 💫
🎄Very excited to see those already booked in 🎄

Not my standard Saturday stroll! Gorgeous Botanical Gardens in Sydney coming into bloom. Beautifully and thoughtfully la...
09/11/2024

Not my standard Saturday stroll! Gorgeous Botanical Gardens in Sydney coming into bloom. Beautifully and thoughtfully landscaped with some pretty impressive backdrop architecture. A wonderful oasis in a wonderful city 🇦🇺

Hello from ‘Stellar 💫’ and me 👋🏼 Introducing my design offering for Christmas 2024 by hopping on here and letting you kn...
04/11/2024

Hello from ‘Stellar 💫’ and me 👋🏼 Introducing my design offering for Christmas 2024 by hopping on here and letting you know that this year I’m taking orders for this (or very similar) luxury handmade, fresh and oversized wreath at approximately 26 inches. Made on English moss she looks elegantly magnificent on gates or transforming an indoor wall space at home, in your shop or office for a stunning focal point. Here Stellar has a dark navy ribbon but this can be bespoke to your own colour scheme. This year, regrettably, I am only confidently able to deliver locally, or she can be collected. However, if you are a bit further away please don’t hesitate to be in touch - we might be able to make the magic happen. For further details ping me a DM or email. All details are in bio. I love making these dramatic hoops of seasonal gloriousness and dressing your homes for your Christmas parties and gatherings - the order book is now open 💫

Thinking back to when had faith in me and I brought floral theatre to his atelier in Landsdown Mews in London. The cent...
01/11/2024

Thinking back to when had faith in me and I brought floral theatre to his atelier in Landsdown Mews in London. The centrepiece was a hugh skull above the backwash units, made of dried apple slices and all pained individually in trending colours. I even incorporated some gold leaf highlights and imported skull glassware from to use as vases. I embraced that opportunity and the freedom for creativity. Thanks again 🧡 for the trust!

01/11/2024

Happy 1st November! I’ve had a week of sensory assaults; a beautiful weekend exploring and walking with friends in the Highlands and last night, here at home and in one of our favourite places, a delicious supper and introduced to super English wines by the knowledgeable wine educator . The earthy colours, a sighting of snow, richness of the season and the magic, atmospheric light thrown by fires and candles compensate for short days and the dark nights. They also inspired me to design and make ‘Linnhe’. I hope you like her too… .....

Every Single Time. Before buying milk. Before unpacking. Before changing the clocks. Before facing the real world. Flowe...
28/10/2024

Every Single Time. Before buying milk. Before unpacking. Before changing the clocks. Before facing the real world. Flowers. Thank you garden for your surprise gifts and the alchemy of mood elevation. Just had a lovely weekend away but inevitably lots of chat about the budget. Makes me feel unsettled and anxious.
So. Flowers.
Hope you’re doing ok.

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Last days of October…

Happy 1st November! I’ve had a week of sensory assaults; a beautiful weekend exploring and walking with friends in the Highlands and last night, here at home and in one of our favourite places, a delicious supper @matthews_kitchen and introduced to super English wines by the knowledgeable wine educator @winewithpolly. The earthy colours, a sighting of snow, richness of the season and the magic, atmospheric light thrown by fires and candles compensate for short days and the dark nights. They also inspired me to design and make ‘Linnhe’. I hope you like her too… .....#wreath #wreathsofinstagram #wreathdecor #wreathmaking #autumncolors #scottishhighlands #colour #makersgonnamake #inspired #england #forage #foodlife #flowersofinstagram #floraldesign

This one’s for you Bear. I love a plot twist. When my son presented me with a piece of art work this weekend which had been inspired by some of my floristry, he inspired me. His painting, which I love, reminds me to keep on showing up, to work hard and to lean into faith and trust 🤞🏼To follow my dream. Sometimes the rewards present differently and from where you least expect them. I hope this reminds you too 💫..

A lovely room at The Royal Oak in Yattendon, transformed for a special birthday by people and the magic of floristry.

A beautiful Autumnal evening, a lovely room @royaloakyattendon transformed by people. And flowers. A very special birthday celebration for a very special man. I used tones of orange, reds and pinks throughout with dark blue candles. All of this came from the heart. The transformative magic of love and floral design ✨ #eventflowers#diningroom#flowerstagram #flowerpower#flowerlovers#seasonalflowers#floraldesign#birthdayparty#foamfree

A beautiful Autumnal evening, a lovely room @royaloakyattendon transformed by people. And flowers. A very special birthday celebration for a very special man. I used tones of orange, reds and pinks throughout with dark blue candles. All of this came from the heart. The transformative magic of love and floral design ✨ #eventflowers#diningroom#flowerstagram #flowerpower#flowerlovers#seasonalflowers#floraldesign#birthdayparty#foamfree

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