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24/12/2021

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09/12/2021

Quite literally the nuts and bolts used to bring floral design to life.

There are lots of ways to peel an orange, but knowing a variety of mechanics & techniques allows you to pick from your ‘toolbox’ to use the most appropriate, most efficient and most cost effective

If you’re unsure about the best way to design something, now you have an experienced person to ask - Me

08/12/2021

Most people know what this is, but do you know when to buy or cut it, how long it will last and how best to use it to its best potential?

08/12/2021

How much do you know about your medium?

Much like a software developer needs to know their coding language, and a pharmacist needs to know chemistry, a floral designer should know their medium of botanicals

We are blessed to live & work in a world with the internet and great books about plants, flowers & foliage
And yet MANY florists, new & experienced do not invest time in getting to know their materials: seasonality, longevity, conditioning, character

If you are curious about botany & where to find info about your materials, now you can ask me

02/12/2021

A spot of beauty for you - Sand dune rose

02/12/2021

The elements & principles of design are shared by many industries: architecture, graphic design, advertising, art, fashion, automobiles, packaging, web design…
The list is long but pretty much anything that has a visual element to it
Floral design included !

BUT WAIT, that’s not all.
Floral design is part art & part science
E&P are the building blocks or foundation on which good floral design rests!

So if this is new to you: start there & if you have any questions, well now you know who to ask

01/12/2021

Hi, I’m Coral.

Floral designer for 15 years, software & business analyst & project manager for many before that!

I’m here to answer those burning questions you have about floral design, flower business, mechanics & techniques BUT you don’t know who to ask

There’s a small fee but it’s less expensive than trial & error & definitely less expensive than a stuff up on a project

01/12/2021

Have a question about the seasonal availability of a flower species, how long it lasts, how to condition it, best uses for it or more?

Now you can ask me!

01/12/2021