Yr 2 - Back to Uni.

Back to university this week. Very exciting stuff!! Looking forward to challenges ahead. We have already started exploring current floristry trends and how this applies to the fashion world. Two of my favourite things coming together. . .  Fashion and Flowers. What else could a girl ask for!!  

Had a real confidence boost in our first practical session of the year. Completed a Bridal bouquet on a posy holder with a stunning contemporary handle. The traditional posy shape is a soft dome shape and with the right shape and size flowers is usually considered a doddle! ! However it proved rather different when I had to complete an Edwardian inspired bridal posy in my 1st year practical exam. On completing a contemporary version of the bridal posy, I was over joyed to see what an improvement I had made since my last attempt. Practice really does make perfect!!

Silver Candle Stick courtesy of Alayne Walker

MATERIALS:

• Xerophyllum tenax

• Pearlised Beads

• Foam Holder

• Rosa

• Eustoma

• Pittosporum tenuifolium

• Hypericum

Wannabe Florist: Photography - Capturing the essence of a moment

Wannabe Florist: Photography - Capturing the essence of a moment: "I have recently returned from a holiday in North Norfolk. True to form, the unpredictable nature of the British weather caused havoc with ma..."

Photography - Capturing the essence of a moment

I have recently returned from a holiday in North Norfolk. True to form, the unpredictable nature of the British weather caused havoc with many of our plans however we did make it down the beach after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Unable to resist I got the camera out, and snapped happily away at the sand dunes and little rivers of shingle and beach debrie that snaked acrossed the sand. Have found my love of photography rekindled and Iam keen to take up some professional lessons to capture not only my practical floristry work but the natural world around me. It has proved to be so inspirational thus far, why not preserve those magical moments for future reference. I feel a free style beach inspired design coming on. . . shells, beach pebbles, frothy grasses. . .