How do you define success?
🌸 That moment when you're concentrating on tying off a pretty bunch of preserved and dried flowers....and someone else takes a video.
🌸 Very pleased I wasn't frowning or sticking my tongue out....
🌸 But then I actually love what I do and if that shows in my face I'm happy!
🌸 Do you ever catch yourself making weird faces when you're completely absorbed in work?
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🌸 May Reflections
🌸 So much rain! And yet it's been warm, light early in the morning, long lovely evenings ....
🌸 And the days have raced by - and suddenly it's glorious June!
So .. .
🌸 Here's to May shrugging off dark days and cold, and here's to beautiful summer with lush growth, gorgeous flowers and positivity!
🌸 Have a wonderful weekend.
💮 Are you a Bridgerton fan? (I have to confess I haven't watched it)
💮 But I've seen photos and heard about the beautiful costumes, set design.... (never mind the enthusiastic rumpypumpy!)
💮 Did you know! ...... those beautiful lush florals are artificial! I read an article in The Telegraph this weekend, which reports that 'The Bridgerton effect' has led to an increase in the popularity of top quality, exquisite fake flowers. The show's florist Philip Corps says that modern day artificial flowers are 'far more stylish than the gaudy plastic tulips or dusty roses of old' Plus if they are reused often, as they are on the Bridgerton set, they can be more sustainable than fresh flowers that are flown from abroad only to peter out and wilt in a few days. He also recommends choosing good quality silk or fabric flowers. He says 'Go big or go home - that's the brief on Bridgerton'.
💮 Y'see! I knew this all along! Quality silk flowers can add fabulous lush colour and beauty to any setting. The variety available is amazing - and of course it's not entirely driven by what's in season.
💮 So when you look around your home and feel you're stuck in a beige box.... don't despair! Get in touch and we can work together to make the most of The Bridgerton Effect!
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🌷This is what a small business owner does..
🌷 Comes up with a great idea, finds a spot to start up, sends out roots and feelers despite unfavourable conditions, keep adapting and growing, gutsy and determined to show the beauty and promise.
(This plant is rooted through the top of my water butt!)
🌷 Does this resonate with you?
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Stories, anniversaries and celebration!
🥂 Happy First Anniversary to S & O
🥂 It was such a joy working with S, chatting about her colours and vision. She had no particular preference regarding flowers - so I had free rein to create a bouquet that brought her vision to life. (No pressure!)
🥂The rich orange and royal purple were such a stunning combination - and I was careful to choose flowers and foliage that not only had the right depth of colour, but also had beautiful meanings. I give all my couples a card with the beautiful language of the flowers I use - I'm an incurable romantic! Can you tell?
🥂 And the cherry on the cake for me was her very kind words posted on my Google page. Completely made my day.
🥂 TAG a friend who is looking for silk wedding flowers. I'm always happy to chat through what's possible.
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Recycling repurposing and reusing!
Finding the unique gift that keeps on giving - with a bt of cheeky repurposing
Help me out!
Which do you prefer?
1: To pick your own and style your arrangements your way?
Or ,
2: You're way too busy, and would rather pick up an already made wrap to simply pop into a vase. Job done.
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🌺 Gift arrangements don't always have to be bouquets!
🌺 Sweet peas take a lot of beating - they're so pretty and colourful, and brighten up any room with their cheeriness.
🌺 Too early for sweet peas? Ah, but not if they're silk! And these are exquisite. The colour variations and delicacy of the petals are amazingly realistic.
🌺 With Mother's Day next week, this is the sweetest gift you can give to the special lady in your life (partner, wife, mum, Nan, auntie....) I'm happy to deliver in my local area (North Bedfordshire) and will happily ship anywhere in the UK (although you will have to get a wriggle on if you want it to arrive in time)
🌺 DM me with 'sweetpea' and I'll send you the link in my webshop.
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Take another look at Mothers' Day (could be controversial)
🌷Bespoke for you
🌷 You know I have a webshop, right?
🌷 Ah, but! When you're looking for something specific, with particular colours, special flowers, special occasion - that's when my bespoke service is what you need.
🌷 It's really easy to find how it works - I have a page on my website just for my bespoke service. I take you through it all in three easy steps. Plus you can contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or worries.
🌷 And I'm a can-do sort of person and will do everything I can to make sure that you get the gorgeous arrangement you dream of.
🌷 Sound good? Click the link in my bio. (Told you it's easy!)
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🌷 Can silk flowers survive outside?
🌷Short answer - yes, they can! Of course, they do best inside, out of direct, strong sunlight ...but! Good quality silk flowers can maintain their shape, colour and realism in all weathers for 9 months to a year.
🌷 This year, I'll be trialling a spray that coats the flowers and protects them from UV light which means they should keep their brightness for longer.
🌷 So if you're looking for hanging baskets or window boxes that look gorgeous with zero maintenance - I can help!
🌷 DM me and let's chat.
🌷Tag a friend or business who needs to know!
🌷 BTW - the hanging baskets in the reel were made for Esquires Coffee Shop in St Neots last spring. I'll be refreshing them for this year in the next few weeks.
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🌿 Grateful moments
🌿 We live in such an unpredictable, troubled world. And little that's cheerful or positive in the media. Lots of people are grinding through every day, where life can feel pretty grim with no relief.
🌿 That's when those golden moments of joy are so precious. When someone cracks a joke; or a beautiful sunset takes your breath away; or you hear a child suddenly giggling ..... you know the sort of thing I mean.
🌿 That's why I think of three things I'm grateful for at the beginning and end of every day .... not big stuff, little moments that bring a spark of sunshine to any grey day.
🌿 And it's why I'm so grateful to be doing something that I love doing, that my creativity can bring delight and pleasure to someone else. This arrangement was the gift from a lady in Kent to her friend in a village near me - in gratitude for kindness that saw my client through a dark time. Wonderful!
🌿 Does this resonate with you?
🌿 Quality check for silk flowers
🌿 If you want to make your own arrangements using silk flowers, here are a couple of things to look out for.
🌿 #1 Check the quality of the fabric, how fine it is, and how well it is put together
🌿 #2 Check the detail, and how much care has been taken to create realism
🌿 #3 What's the overall look? Does it look real - or only if you close one eye and look sideways?
🌿 Exquisite realism is what you're looking for.
🌿 Share this with someone who needs to know.
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🌷 Silk flowers are just dust catchers, right?
🌷 Erm.....
🌷Silk flowers need minimal attention. That's the whole point, isn't it? No manky water in the vase, no dead and dying flowers, no risk of allergies....
🌷 Like any ornament, dust can settle - but it's so easy to sort out. A simple flick with a clean, soft brush every now and then. Maybe an occasional spritz with a spray cleaner for silk flowers to freshen up the colours. Job done.
🌷 Hop over to my webshop and see what beauties are available right now for you. And, of course, if you want your own bespoke arrangement, DM me to talk it through.
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