Floral Glory UK

11/09/2024

This is absolutely amazing One Love Community Music and Arts.
Happy to play just a small part towards this extremely worthy cause ❤️

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!
People of Bloxwich you are amazing!!!!
We have well and truly smashed our fundraising target by raising a staggering £14386!!! This means we can go ahead with fitting the stair lift and more adaptions to make our facilities even more accessible.
Now here is a long list of thank yous:
Thank you to every company that donated raffle prizes:
TGI Fridays
Floral Glory UK
Walsall FC Foundation
Afterlife and Spooky Events
Tesco
Next
We Buy and Sell Bloxwich
Bloxwich Showman
To all our café staff for encouraging people to donate and being so warm and welcoming.
Our lead fundraiser for organising raffles and helping organise the 80s/90s fundraiser.
Stephen Eddins for his generous check.
All our groups who donated their fees and raised money towards our cause.
Our marvellous mystery benefactor who gave a VERY generous donation.
Everyone who bought raffle tickets.
Everyone who came to our 80s/90s fundraiser.
Everyone who donated in the Café.
Everyone who donated online.
We wish we could thank every single one of you individually as we are so very grateful for every single penny donated.
From
Everyone at One Love Community Music and Arts/ Expressions
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
🖤💛💚

07/09/2024

Chanel Bag Funeral Tributes
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01/09/2024

Goodbye August... Hello September! 🍃🍂

"I have no idea where the time has gone
Or how many times the sun has shone
The months have gone by; quick as a flash
As quick as the tax man collecting our cash
This year has been harsh in so many ways
As nights have moved swiftly, so have the days
The cost of our living has shot to the skies
The loss of loved ones... in sudden surprise 💔
Young, old, no respective at all
As the flowers fade, and leaves start to fall
Six weeks... gone; how quickly that went
It feels like more money than time was spent!
So many memories, yet hard to remember
How in the world we arrived at September??"
Michelle Johnson 1•9•24 ©️

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16/08/2024

I'm surrounded by beauty every day, creating magic with petals and stems 🌸💐
Grateful to turn my passion for flowers into a career I love! 🙏🏾
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10/08/2024

GOOD MORNING MY FLORAL FRIENDS!
I have been advised that amidst the planned protests today, the Old Square Shopping Centre will not be open to the public, therefore I will be closed today.
For those expecting to collect their pre-orders I will DM you to make alternative arrangements.
Apologies for the inconvenience
Doors will re-open Tuesday 13th August.

30/07/2024

Happy International Friendship Day...
Yellow Roses symbolise friendship, but yellow flowers in general can symbolise hope and warmth... new beginnings and abundance... happiness and joy.

Don't forget to claim your 15% discount when you quote on orders placed TODAY to be collected or delivered this week.
(Applies to gift bouquets only)

30/07/2024

Happy International Friendship Day... 💛

Yellow Roses symbolise friendship, but yellow flowers in general can symbolise hope and warmth... new beginnings and abundance... happiness and joy. The things I feel when surrounded by my besties.

Don't forget to claim your 15% discount when you quote on orders placed TODAY to be collected or delivered this week.
(Applies to gift bouquets only)
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10/07/2024

Lasting Blooms with an Artificial Spray...
I have been asked a few times, how I go about making an artificial coffin or top table spray.
Answer... in the same way I do a natural spray. I frame with the foliage and fill 🥰
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06/07/2024

Summer babies are blooming... 🩵🩷

Floralbox Packaging
OASIS® Floral Products (UK)
J. van VLIET Birmingham

03/07/2024

A customer came in today to purchase a bouquet and totally fell in love with a peach toned arrangement on display. However she states the recipient of this gift bouquet is turning 100 (can we just aplaud that for a moment 👏🏽👏🏽) and thought it may be too much for her to fuss with and said its a shame its not artificial. I advised artificial is totally doable, I have lots of vases, but she said no, I really like the gift look; box, bow, everything.
OK give me an hour or so.


Silk flowers by J. van VLIET Birmingham
Sisal flower collar and eco jute fibre ribbon by OASIS® Floral Products (UK)
Embossed tall portobox by Floralbox Packaging
*Happy Birthday & crown are removable

29/06/2024

If people hurt you, it's OK to put up boundaries. It's not selfish to guard your heart.
However, it is a shame that they may never get to experience the full beauty of you.
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14/06/2024

This time last week, I was heading out to dinner and totally missed a live stream by National Florist Day - Flower Magicians, where my name was called by Caroline Marshall-Foster and the secret nomination was read out. I'm still chuffed to bits and now I've recieved my certificate 🎉
I'm still donning my purple and greens as I love the colour combo and because even though the day has passed, the grind continues. Still 💜💚

09/06/2024

Thank you ladies... for sharing a few hours out of your Saturday with me. It was such fun!!
I appreciate you all and the fact you chose to celebrate with your local Flower Magician is... 💜💚

08/06/2024

Good Morning and
🗣 HAPPY NATIONAL FLORIST DAY!!! 💜💚

Still pinching myself that I was chosen to be 1 of 100 faces of Floristry. What a way to start the day.

The purple and greens are out at a flower shop near you, but if you are near me, pop over and introduce yourself. Between 12pm and 3pm we got a few things going on that will brighten your day.
Raffles, Live Demo at 1pm, Flower Crowns and Photos, Prizes, Giveaways, Flower Magician Q&A time, and general merriment, so why not come and raise a glass (paper cup 😜) with me 🥂🎉

06/06/2024

If you're a florist and feeling uninspired around what to do this week for National Florist Day OASIS® Floral Products (UK) has put together some of our ideas.
Happy to get featured with my brilliant window, compliments of Gemma from Splat Attack 💜💚

We're amazed at the brilliant, creative things going on this week for National Florist Day - read our latest Behind The Blooms post to see our roundup and get some last-minute ideas for your own shop!
https://www.oasisfloral.co.uk/blooms-blog/post/how-to-celebrate-national-florist-day

Featuring :
Flowers by Karen Kilmarnock
Abundiflora
Passionflowers the Florists Dumfries
Milners florist
Floral Glory UK
Design Element Flowers
Gallery Flowers

05/06/2024

National Florist Day: Student Experience

04/06/2024

Why did I become a florist?

I wish I had an amazing story to tell, like I'm a fifth generation florist, my mom handed down the scissors and the keys... it's all in the blood.
But no... that's not how it went at all.
I had moved away from full-timr Social Work to pursue a career in Event Styling, but literally the week after I became self-employed... wham!! We we were hot in the middle of a pandemic.
During that crazy time when we were all stuck indoors, reflecting on life or just losing the will, I started to flower arrange. It was my therapy.
I posted pictures of my creations on my social media pages, and one by one, people would ask if I could arrange flowers for their family members who they weren't able to visit because of covid. I had access to the wholesalers who were working in a limited way, so that's exactly what I did.
The immediate and overwhelming delight I saw in the faces of every recipient I visited brought me such joy. It felt like I was still doing Social Work, but in a whole new bright and colourful way. So my first Mother's Day as a novice florist took place in lockdown, and I was out doing deliveries from 8 am until 6 pm. It was hectic, an absolute baptism of fire,  but I truly loved every moment of that day. I found my love by accident, but it was clearly destined to be.
Post Lock down... the real journey began..
       

02/06/2024

So my launch went off without a hitch... beautiful people; I thank you all for stopping by, from near and far, the gifts, cards, care and support...
Big big love 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
Special thanks to the Deputy Mayor of Walsall and Consort for attending to cut the ribbon and share their love for flowers and recognition of florists everywhere. Huge thanks to Gavin and Oscar from
Foodelicious Café Walsall Wood who put on a such magnificent and very tasty spread and to Gemma from Splat Attack who painted my window, making it look so attractive for our National Florist Day campaign. Thank you all. "I love it when a plan comes together"

Walsall Business Support

09/05/2024

As sad as is the season we are in, the grief that so many are experiencing, it's always an honour creating tributes that reflect the essence of a loved one. Its like the last salute, a tip of the hat... the unspoken farewell 🎷

07/05/2024

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24/04/2024

Whoop! … how exciting!!
As I continue to count every Blessing, this is yet another opportunity to smile and give thanks, because I have just heard I’ve been nominated as a Face of Floristry in the 2024 National Florist Day celebrations. THE FIRST OF IT'S KIND, might I add.
This means I now have a chance to be one of the 100 chosen to represent the wonderful world of flowers when the day kicks off on the 8th of June. This is a great way to Christen my new premises opening soon too!! Look out for all the exciting news, giveaways and activities for National Florist Day. It's going to be blooming fab!
I am so grateful to my community for supporting me thus far and for having faith in me and what I do! 🥰🌸

11/04/2024

Is that you Mica...

I recently came across this selfie. Yes a snapchat filtered selfie. But this selfie was taken during lockdown, when we all felt low, had nowhere to dress up and go, felt drained, unmotivated, dishevelled, or even ugly some days... you remember the time right?
But this picture of me was taken at the very beginning of a daydreaming episode.

During such a dark time of uncertainty, for everyone, I think we all entered a phase of self examination and re-evaluating life.

Luckily for me I had a few things to hold on to that just about kept me sane; my FAITH, my FAMILY, my FEW FAITHFUL FRIENDS & my newfound love for FLOWERS, especially Cymbid Orchids.
I have always been creative so it felt like a natural evolution, but did I think it would be my new and next career? Absolutely not. In a daydream possibly, but in reality... no way!

Still, I kept dreaming, I had plenty of time on my hands to do just that. Then one of the many voices in my over-thinking head, went from whispering to talking loudly, to eventually shouting over every other thought. JUST DO IT!
And sure enough, as restrictions began to lift, I did just that.

Coming out of a 21 year career in Social Work was definitely a scary move. Stepping away from the security of a decent wage to follow a daydream... making it my reality? I sometimes have to pinch myself. Eeeek!!
Is that you Mica, Miss Entrepreneur? 🤔
Well if you know me, you'll have gathered by now I'm a risk-taking, thrill-seeking kind of gal. Making mistakes, living and learning, no looking back 🤣 but with all that being said, sadly, I do have one regret. Not taking the plunge sooner and allowing my father to see me doing something he always dreamt of me doing. Working and building for myself. He left this world sooner than any of us expected, at the age of 68, but hearing his words echo in my memories are a constant driving force for me.
Yes, I'm doing it Pops!
Hoping I'm making you proud.

Yes it's sad when you don't get the support you thought you would or get hate from those you thought you wouldn't, but I say don't let anything stop you dreaming, believing, fulfilling and achieving. I even have real locs now too 🤣

30/03/2024

So pleased to announce that together we raised £730 for Marie Curie 'The Great Daffodil Appeal'. Thank you all for your tremendous support. It means the world 🙏🏾💙💛

A beautiful and worthwhile ending to my time in Saddlers Shopping Centre. Today is my last day 😢 and it's been an awesome 4 months. Everyone has been so kind and made me feel welcomed, but it's time to get back to my shop (address in bio) and continue with what I set out to do for the community. Wish me blessings guys 🙌🏽🥳🍾
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28/03/2024

Sadly its my last 3 days in the Saddlers Shopping Centre!
It's been a great 4 months. I have loved the locals, the early morning chit chat, customers new and old, all my neighbouring shops and stands; but it's time for me to get back to my shop in the Old Square Shopping Centre and get it open soooon.
Please check here for updates on that.
Thank you to all the Staff at Saddlers for having me and making me feel welcome 🥰😘

28/03/2024

Good Morning, I just want to say how truly grateful I am to all those who supported me raise funds for Marie Curie UK I'm so so pleased to announce that together we have exceeded my £500 target.
Between the online funds seen below, offline funds, raffle funds and atleast £114 gift aid to be added; it brings the estimated overall total to over £700 🥳
On behalf of , I SIMPLY CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH 🙏🏾❤️🫂👏🏽🫶🏾
There's 1 day to go so if you still want to donate, please feel free to do so 🥰

https://www.justgiving.com/page/floral-glory-uk-21032024

Once again, huge heartfelt gratitude. Have a blessed day all😘

18/03/2024

Come and get your Flowers, Plants and Gifts... at the Saddlers Shopping Centre Tuesdays til Saturdays 9:00 til 4:00pm.
If you need bespoke pre-ordered arrangements, bridal or funeral flowers, please call 07457 404955.
Likewise if I'm away from my stand for whatever reason, please call the number above as I'm most likely off site doing larger arrangements.
Thank you 😊🌸

12/03/2024

At Floral Glory UK we are 'Going Yellow' on the 21st March 2024 for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal and need you to help us raise a beautiful donation 🌼
Marie Curie UK is a charity dedicated to supporting those suffering with a terminal illness. Having sadly lost family members and people close to me, I know how important it is for those suffering, to receive the best end of life care available to them.

So to show our support, from the 19th - 23rd March, we will be selling a range of Yellow Flowers, Bouquets, Plants, Teddies, Gifts and Official Marie Curie Daffodil Pins.
You too can show your support by wearing Yellow on the 21st March, popping along to the Saddlers Shopping Centre and purchasing a bunch of Yellow flowers (proceeds of which will be donated to the charity) or simply donating directly to the 'Just Giving' page below.
Thank you all in advance for supporting the cause and in turn, supporting those in need of such valuable end of life care.
*Please like and share 🌼💐🐞💛

Help Floral Glory UK raise money to support Marie Curie

11/03/2024

We may be a mess but we did it!! 🙌🏽
It's OK to say I'm PROUD of me and florists & wholesalers everywhere I'm proud of you too!

"Thank you to every single customer for supporting local, popping by or calling me at the and allowing me the privilege to honour the life and memories of the beautiful Women in your lives.

Sending love, from one SuperWoman to another, I salute and raise a toast to you all" 🥂

09/03/2024

PLEASE DON'T BE OFFENDED...
if I don't answer the phone to take bespoke orders today. It's just too late
PLEASE DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL...
if I do answer but have to cut the calls short. It's a busy time
PLEASE DON'T NAIL ME TO THE CROSS...
if I no longer have the colour or style you've had your eye on all week
PLEASE DON'T TAP YOUR FOOT...
if unfortunately you're waiting in a queue to be served
PLEASE DON'T ROLL YOUR EYES...
if you see me sipping on the Baileys. Know it's needed 🤣🤣
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVE Y'ALL!!
Thinking of you; florists and wholesalers everywhere 🫶🏾

*PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME AND SEE ME TODAY AT THE Saddlers Shopping Centre WHERE I STILL HAVE LOTS OF FLOWERS AND PLANT BASKETS FOR SALE. ALSO GET YOUR CARDS WHILE YOU CAN AT Card cabin RIGHT NEXT TO ME.
LOTS OF FRAGRANCES LEFT AT BODYCARE & FRAGRANCE SHOP all on the ground floor in the Saddlers.

04/03/2024

It has been brought to my attention by some of my recent customers that they were told Floral Glory UK is no longer in business. It saddens me that this false narrative has been perpetuated.
Please be advised that this is definitely NOT the case and Floral Glory UK is thriving, blooming and ready to receive your Floral requests 😊
With that being said, Mothering Sunday is less than a week away.
Be sure to drop by my temporary address at the Saddlers Shopping Centre this week for your flowers & gifts.
Thank you so much for your past and future custom. Your support is always appreciated 🌸

Hello Floral Lovers! Please be advised that FLORAL GLORY UK is temporarily located in the Saddlers Shopping Centre on the ground floor (in between Card Cabin and the SKY Stand) The main shop is situated in the Old Square and will open during April. Please see here or www.facebook.com/floralgloryuk f...