MARCH 2023
Marching into Spring
I’m actually writing this from the comfort of a chalet in Jasna, Slovakia. I decided to take myself out to learn snowboarding on my own. I’ve always wanted to do it, and since we have come out of the pandemic I’ve been a bit frightened to step out of my comfort zone. So, in early January I booked myself in and now I’m here.
I have been trying to seperate me a little from my business, not in the sense that I want to step away from the business, far from that! But more so, I don’t just want to be a florist and only a florist. I want to have ambition to do more in and out of work. It’s absolutely so rewarding, because actually, in just 24 hours of being here i have been so inspired by the colours, nature and style that I can’t way to reenact that in some floral designs. There’s so many light pinks, and terracotta oranges in amongst grey’s, whites, blues and greens. It seems like an odd colour combination, but it is just so beautiful.
I HAD A BIRTHDAY BREAK
It feels like I’ve had a lot of time of doing things outside of work. Not only did I finish level 3 counselling last month, I also had a four day trip away to Aberdeenshire with my little family. It was such a beautiful getaway, and for those that know me, yo0u’ll know that I love Scotland! I go on a hiking trip with my dad every year somewhere in Scotland, and so it was lovely to travel up there just to spend some time sitting around a fire and enjoying a very slow few days.
SPRING FLOWERS VS SUPERMARKETS
Have you noticed the daffodils popping up everywhere? It’s such a beautiful sign of early spring! And such a hopeful pop of colour that I certainly need when it can sometimes get a bit much with the news, and the state of the UK sometimes. Having some daffodils pop up on your way to work is just such a treat.
Having said that, recently I was speaking to a customer who queried the price of spring flowers sold by florists as they are ‘so much cheaper in the supermarkets’. This is just a small debate within a much wider discussion about certain monopoly supermarkets and businesses who drive costs of products up and down. However, we were discussing that in fact Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips and a few more varieties that are expected to be ‘cheap’ go through the same process that any flower does. The farmers need the right bulbs (a good few because some get eaten, go rotten or just die before they even show green), then you need soil, the right temperature in a tunnel, or the right weather, then you have to pick them at the right stage, wrap them so they don’t perish, and then sell them. It’s a lengthy process before it even gets into the florists hands- this is why florists can’t beat daff’s for £1 at Tesco. So, you’re essentially buying into that florist, that person, or their business rather than choosing to buy from the supermarket. It’s totally a choice, and although I know which i’d prefer it’s no ones business what you choose! But I did find the conversation very interesting as my customer never had thought about it that way. It’s good that some flowers a slightly more dear, it just means everyone has been paid properly in the supply chain- it’s a fair trade.
MOTHER’S DAY IS NEXT WEEK!
CLINK ON THE IMAGE BELOW- This is Mama’s Day bouquet. Hand selected, seasonal and locally sourced spring blooms all arranged in a glass vase- a perfect gift for any mother, lover or person of interest. We are delivering to certain postcodes in and around London & Surrey on Sunday 19th March (there is a pick up option too). We’ve got ranunculus, hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, narcissus and I’m hoping maybe some mimosa too! I’ve decided to make them into a vase this year, as I personally feel like it’s a much nicer touch receiving flowers in a vase- it just seems so precious! A real gift! I am only making a select few, and orders close on TUESDAY 14TH!
I think the bouquet sums up spring at it’s best and will fill the room with gentle and subtle hints of hopeful seasons to come! Here’s to more blue skies!
WHAT ELSE?
Towards the end of March I am gearing up for my first three weddings of the year in April. I am so thrilled to be working with some absolutely gorgeous people, the couple themselves as well as wedding planners, co ordinators and caterers. I know that a lot of my couples and clients use our services here because we focus on sustainable floristry and use eco-friendly mechanics, but seemingly now a lot of my wedding couples are also coming to me because of my use of colour! I am SO excited to make the first weddings of 2023 and cannot wait for them to come to life!
spring bunch, short video.
white hyacinth, pink tulips, ranunculus, white and yellow narcissus in a ribbed vase