Mothering Sunday

I think spring may have finally sprung . . .  the wind is certainly brushing away the winter cobwebs. I have just recovered from my first Mothering Sunday at a local florists. I must say it was truely manic. If the phone wasnt ringing, then it was customers queing out the door!! A team of 9 people and we still felt overwhelmed at times. As much as I would like to say that this how every shop was running or does run everyday, sadly I cant. The recession has hit us hard but such a busy period really has raised the spirits somewhat. Brought a new perspective to the table. . .  and hopefully we  all have listened carefully to our customers requirements and provided a memoriable service and top products  so that they continue to come back year after year and not just for Mothers Day!! By lunch time Saturday 2nd, the girls at the shop has made a unanimous decision that the shop needed to be shut for a hour or two to catch up on the orders due to be delivered the following day. Our boss, however, with much courage said we must soldier on. . . and soldier on we did. I was stationed at making ready - to -run bouquets for those customers who prefer to pick up something pretty and hit the road quick. Every bouquet I made, I can happily announce left the shop floor, not long after being priced and sat in a bucket. A few pictures below of my handy work. No accessories needed . . . the  simplicity of the flowers did all the talking.

A simple country chic style bouquet featuring Bella Rosa and beautifully scented stocks. . . The smell can really be the selling point of a bouquet.

Bella Rosa, China Grass, Alstroemaeria and Baby blue Eucalyptus makes for a feminine and unstated combination. A few pink tulips add a hint of spring.