Cosmos Peach

05/09/2024

An arrangement I created while freelancing in the borders for , christened Dark Barbie 🎀

When the light broke through the gorgeous carved wood windows she really found her moment.

27/08/2024

It feels like the summer only lasted a hot (or should I say tepid) minute, mostly because I have been travelling around the country and the globe for weddings, birthdays and family reunions 🫶🏻

I have come home to autumnal vibes, although still hoping that the Indian summer that usually follows the Edinburgh Festival is on its way…

September is a full and busy month for Cosmos Peach, with lots of freelancing work for and , a styled shoot in the making, a bowl arrangement workshop at , design prep for a Mallorca wedding 🌞 , and one of my best friends hen do!

I will try my best to post some of the work before September ends* but if not I will see you on the other side 🫡

Enquiries for freelancing or Cosmos Peach styling by DM as always xoxo

*(unintentional Green Day reference)

24/07/2024

Dainty details, summer light.

As we move into festival month here in Edinburgh I am escaping to spend some time with my family.

Out of office is on from this Friday until the 18th August, so still a few days left to DM any event or freelancing enquiries 😎

01/07/2024

July!

This month signals the start of proper summer for many a Scottish school child, my birthday, and the season of hydrangeas, geraniums, sweetpeas and roses amongst many others. With just a bit more sun our gardens should be bursting soon!
Delphinium is the birth flower of July so I’ll be doing my best to include that in some arrangements this month.

It’s been a fast and fickle 6 months this year for many people I know, I made this fairy circle out of tiny chrysanthemums and poured all my hopes and wishes into it. I have lots of exciting plans this summer, and with a positive mindset I’m stepping into the ring with intentions of strong momentum, energy, abundance and love for all.

I had these chrysanths on hand because I was doing a wee experiment on longevity with some leftovers from , these have been in Tupperware in my fridge for two weeks without spritzing! Now I’ll see how they fare out of water but they look to be a super cheery hardy option for buttonholes, corsages, and flower crowns.

Second pic is my wee garden buddy giving me the evil eye because she reeeally wanted to sit in the fairy ring 🐈‍⬛

Wishing you all a happy month full of flowers 💖🎀

30/06/2024

This ceremony arch was made for a wedding that I was also coordinating last minute, I had a million other jobs to do once I took my florist hat off and didn’t manage to get a good photo of it in place, these were taken after it was relocated for use as the photobooth backdrop.

G&E wanted a Scottish style with roses and thistles, this request was a departure from my preferred style; but by taking their brief and incorporating local foliage and grasses into the mix I created this romantic hedgerow tangle which complimented the rustic venue.

Although time pressure on this job was intense, I enjoyed making it hugely. It was one of those days that I wished flowers lasted forever.

I’m hoping perhaps has some better images somewhere in her vast archives.. 🪄

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27/06/2024

This corner of my garden has been weighing on my mind. Last year I took out a huge leylandii that had taken over the rockery, carefully pulled out reams of ground elder with its tiny white annoying roots, and prepared the soil for my big plans to plant it up with considered plants and herbs.

And then, as it does, life happened. While life was happening to me, it was also slowly creeping back to the rockery. To my dismay, the ground elder came back with a vengeance; my carefully tilled soil was overcome with wild campanula and sticky willow.

The stress I felt while watching this happen without the time or energy to fix it grew with each rainy day last month. Until the sun came out, and with hoe in hand I walked to the sad corner to get started.

But then I looked at the chaos in the sunshine and started to see it differently. I had let the ground elder go to flower as all good gardeners shouldn’t, but it was beautiful.
Ox eye daisys, foxgloves, feverfew, creeping buttercups and ferns, wild geranium, campanula bells of all colours, even the sticky willow had tiny flowers; the wild campanula had grown up the wall to cheer up the ivy. The rhubarb is so big it made me feel like Alice in my very own wonderland.

So I made an arrangement out of the wildness, I took out my earbuds and swapped my self help podcast for birdsong, I found all the beauty in a place I thought was ruined by neglect. And I realised that my friends have been right all along: release control, RELAX, let it happen. Abundance is there for the taking.

25/06/2024

A horse called Romeo, an Irish Wolfhound for a pageboy, and a full sequin dress; a wedding with all the things needed a bouquet of the same ilk.

Wed in a forest next to a loch in Downpatrick, Ana & Terry put on the most fabulous event. Romance with a hint of Disco. And then there was the fire performance…

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29/04/2024

Blossom time is here and it is glorious 💗

Looking back at this arrangement I made this time last year in my parent’s garden on the Isle of Arran.
The house has new owners now and I miss it dearly, the sense of peace and the sound of the sea.
I have an abundance of memories though to call upon when I need to check out, which has come in mightily handy over what seems to be an everlasting winter.

But the blossom has returned, as it always does. The warmth is just around the corner 💗

24/04/2024

Earth Day arrangement II.

These peach avalanche roses had been ‘pre-loved’, used for a gorgeous spring wedding in a walled garden. kindly let me take them home after they had served their original purpose.
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I combined them with bluebells from my garden for scent and colour contrast, and set the bouquet amongst the ground elder to show it who’s boss. 🤠

The simple spiral bouquet is a step away from my usual style and was dictated by the length of the stems, but it turned out super sweet.

Roses are one of my absolute favourite flowers, I cannot wait until my own garden roses bloom so I can give them their place in the spotlight. I have treated myself to a few new varieties this year, just wait and see 🍑

22/04/2024

For Earth Day.

I always try and have sustainability as a focus in my designs, but as a special challenge I have combined some selected bit from my garden with roses that were past their ‘sell by date’ at

Their petals are slightly bruised, slightly tired, slightly soft, but they are no less beautiful. A message to us all perhaps 🫶🏻

Built with sustainable, reusable mechanics in a milk glass footed bowl I thrifted a few years ago. This is also known as depression glass, which might be construed by some as a nod to the state of the political Earth. If you want to think that deeply into it.. 🫠

07/04/2024

Recent work for , a spring lapel decoration for a chic Ostara dinner guest.

A nest of woven willow and rosemary, with pops of colour from ranunculus and forsythia. A celebration of the magic of spring.

03/04/2024

Spending a rainy morning updating my website in preparation for relaunching Cosmos Peach after my winter hibernation.

I will be looking to work with brands and other creatives, using floral styling to support engagement, aesthetic marketing for shoots/launches/events, and collaborative projects.

I’m also available for freelancing around the uk and Europe 💁🏼‍♀️

03/12/2023

There has been a few changes recently at Cosmos Peach, more will be revealed very soon…

But I’m seeing the year out with this lovely Christmas fair next Saturday at LifeCare Edinburgh in Stockbridge.
I’ll have lots of natural, sustainable Christmas decoration to sell. Plus it’s a fantastic business to support!

Please pop along if you’re in the area ♥️

⭐Pop Saturday 9th December in your diary and come to our Christmas Fair. There are wonderful stall holders, entertainment, refreshments and you will be able to pick up Christmas cards (designed by our clients) and get your raffle ticket. We look forward to seeing you there! ⭐ Ollingtons, Inspired by Tweed Little Olive Elke Williams, Studio Lilow, Sea Treasures by Anna, Ivy and Co Candles Cosmos Peach Alba Creations, Spektakulär Anna York Art, Ratchpatch

18/10/2023

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Our friendly workshop takes place in , a gorgeous gallery and coworking space on Ferry Road.
You will make your wreath on a moss base, using locally sourced materials such as pine, spruce, cedar, and yew. Once you have constructed your base you can choose from a selection of dried natural decorations, and a velvet ribbon to finish it off 🎀

I will teach you the skills you need to construct a gorgeous wreath, and I encourage creativity in your designs!

My classes are small so you can be sure that by the end of the workshop you will have a wreath to be proud of, and festive skills for life!

All materials are included in the ticket price, plus you will be treated to your choice of hot drink from the in-house cafe, , and a sweet treat (choose from brownies, morning bun, croissants or pain au chocolate) from Company Bakery & Brawnies.

Please contact me if you need any further information before booking, but be quick, spaces are limited!

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18/09/2023

🤫 It’s not time to start your Santa lists quite yet, but I will be taking pre orders for wreaths from next month.
I’ll be posting more information in October, but if you want to be top of the nice list get your name down quick :)

12/09/2023

On Sunday I visited as part of the Big Weekend.
Debbie gave us a tour of the garden, and educated us on companion planting, no dig flowers beds, and the benefits of using locally grown flowers in floristry.

One thing she said really resonated, that we have to embrace the fleeting changes of the seasons and appreciate blooms for what they are, temporary beauty, instead of searching for ever increasing longevity and forced blooms to suit our wants.
I’m paraphrasing here Debbie, hope I got the gist 😆

Her story was really inspiring to me, if anyone local to Edinburgh (or surrounds) needs some help on their flower farm give me a shout, I’d love to learn more.

08/09/2023

The Auld Keep at

Freelance work for yesterday, an atmospheric morning surrounded by history and the haar, with the sound of the foghorns at South Queensferry as our soundtrack.

Take a look at latest post to see the stunning doorway installation, so so beautiful.

04/09/2023

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Lovely autumnal buttonhole with help from Jenny 🍑🌸🍁

03/09/2023

I had such a lovely day on Friday freelancing for . Filling these bud vases at the bench with the shop pooch, Maloney, at my feet was like a therapy day after a very busy couple of months of wedding planning with .
Thanks for having me Kirstie (and Maloney) 💖

24/08/2023

A quiet little corner of the ceremony room brought to life with simple bud vases and mini disco balls.
See second pic for the effect in the room when the sun hit jussstttt right 🪩

These bud vases complimented the large statement florals, and were repurposed for the tables at the evening reception.

09/08/2023

Sometimes it’s the little things…

Florals don’t need to be big and bold to create an impact.
These delicate, elegant pew ends were reused at the top table to decorate the bride and grooms chairs. Sage green ribbons from complimented the napkins and matched with the bride’s bouquet. Details like this elevate without shouting, and tie the whole room together in a subtle but effective way.

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06/08/2023

Detail of the dreamy hedgerow I built for Gregory & Elise yesterday at .

The brief was to use seasonal late summer blooms, including roses and thistles. I wanted to swerve the ‘traditional’ style which could easily veer into the 90s with this mix of flowers. I know it’s cool again now but I was there and it really wasn’t that great, sorry younglings.

Keeping it wild with locally foraged foliage and grasses and designing as if it was an overgrown but beautiful hedgerow, I think I achieved my goal of modernising the thistle and creating a backdrop of tangled romantic dreams.

Such a great day, which was planned by (also me 💁🏼‍♀️), fantastic service from A&D bars and the best tunes from 🪩

I cannot wait to see some images from the amazing , an absolute belter of a person and a genius photographer. 📷

04/08/2023

I 💜 lollipop flowers.

Using these fabulous flowering echinops’ for a wedding this weekend.

The bride and grooms, a Swiss couple, asked for traditional Scottish colours to honour their venue and the groom’s Scottish heritage. I am excited to show you how I translated their brief to make a more contemporary design from fairly trad florals 🌟

Please join me in manifesting outdoor ceremony weather! 🌞

26/07/2023

Details 🖤 Fee & Chris

I used the purest whites and the mattest black to create drama in the chic broken arch which was used for the ceremony, and then moved to the reception venue as a welcome for the evening guests.

Repurposing arrangements in this way will stretch your budget further and allow you to focus your spend on florals that create impact.

Need some dramatic florals in your life? I have some space left in December for event or editorial florals, and I’m taking bookings for 2024 💫

19/07/2023

An Unwatched Pot // Anything Can Be A Vessel

Experimenting with leftovers, the frothiness brought boiling milk to mind so I made this arrangement in my Grandpa’s milk pan, one of my most treasured items.

Frothy whites and faded steel 🤍

18/07/2023

First look at the chic monochrome disco pillars I made for F&C at 🪩

I just love the look of joy and triumph these guys are giving 🤍

Can’t wait to get some more images from 📸

13/07/2023

Sneak buttonhole peek

11/07/2023

Getting ready for a chic monochrome build this weekend 🖤🪩🖤

05/07/2023

Excitement is building for this years summer weddings, I’ve started to get my deliveries for a very special day at in just over a week. There will be disco balls involved… ✨ ✨ ✨

While I’m in full building mode for this years designs, I always have one eye on next year and am taking bookings for 2024. I also have availability for winter 23/24 so if you’re planning an event please get in touch to see how I can help you elevate it with colour, shape and scent.

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01/06/2023

I’ve been feeling guilty that I don’t post about my floral work enough, so I thought I’d let you know a bit more about me and my work.

Alongside my floristry, I work as a wedding planner with the wonderful 💖and help out other botanical creatives as a freelance florist.

I am generally very busy but I love all of these jobs, it allows me flexibility to choose how and when I want to work. I have several events to flower this summer, alongside the weddings I’m planning, and one wedding where I’m doing both, phew!

So more floristry images will be incoming soon, until then I’ll be hiding behind massive dahlias and thinking up new ways to create sustainable, seasonal installations for my events. And buying plants for my cutting garden, always buying plants.

DM me if you need event floristry, freelance help, or have a wedding that could do with some coordation 🙂

Jenny
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