Sunshine is the best tonic

As you can see it's been quite a busy sort of time....
A variety of weddings, a magazine feature or two and some fabulous bouquets going out the door!
What on earth of you been up too? I'm beginning to dream of having barbecue's and drinking wine on summer evenings now the clocks have gone back!

Much love to you all. xxx

Our Mother's are the hero's...

Don't worry if your thinking did my Mother produce all these children, she most certainly didn't..

I'm the one next to the pushchair and six of those boys are my brothers!

I've been musing over these celebratory days that we have, such as Valentines day, Father's day, Mother's day etc etc.






I never really looked into the history of Mothering Sunday, it seemed that there are two stories behind it, in the sixteenth century people would return to their 'Mother Church' on the 4th Sunday of lent, as time went on Mothering Sunday became a day for domestic servant's to return to their Mother church and visit their families. Apparently this tradition lapsed by the 1920's, but a fascinating women called Anna Jarvis was born in America. Her Mother founded the 'Mother's day work clubs' in and around the time of the Civil War to help with health & sanitary conditions.

When she passed away Anna Jarvis set about campaigning to make Mother's day a recognised  holiday. She succeeded by 1914 and the international Mother's day Shrine was established in Grafton USA to commemorate her achievement.

Now if you carry on reading about her story it is quite eye-opening, but I think I'll leave it there wondering how you are celebrating Mother's day this year?.....

Is it really Spring?

Ordered your Mother's day flowers yet?

I realise it's a bad picture but recognize this man?

I think I'm slightly in love with this..

What a funny old week, Mother's day only 10 days away and the panic has yet to set in!
We were at Bishopstrow Hotel last weekend for a rather fabulous wedding fair!
Met the rather delightful Tom & Henry from Hobb's house bakery! What an excitable pair those two are....
Quite tempted by the Lobster burger recipe!!!
You looking forward to the weekend? We are having friends over for steak from our favourite
place. Wouldn't go anywhere else for some my steak quite frankly!

xx

A whirlwind kind of week

I don't think our feet touch the ground last week....
Valentines was certainly last minute and very vintage in style! But it did involve an emergency Bridal bouquet in the middle! They say variety is the spice of life....
This marvellous gentleman had his Valentines Brunch.... *Oh to have been a fly on the wall! Sigh...*
(some day I will meet him I'm sure)
Three gorgeous weddings at the weekend and what a fabulous Bride we caught a peek off!
Met a scrumptious Cake Maker at Guyers House, that's one VERY clever lady!

What's your week been like? xx

A week looking forward

Monday

A rather lovely email popped into our in-box from one of our Groom's. He wanted to send a bouquet of flowers to his wife for their 1st year anniversary. He sent us a rather gorgeous photo which I couldn't possibly show you because it might just spoil the surprise. We are going to replicate her bridal bouquet ~ what a thoughtful Husband!

Tuesday

Tuesday is the day for stocking Hartley Farm-shop up with fabulous flowers. We have a rather marvellous stand on the way in to the farm-shop where you can pick & choose your chosen flowers.










Wednesday

It's been a week of birthday bouquets! We had an order from New Zealand, one of our Brides wanted to send flowers to her Mum in Bradford-on-Avon and that I guess is the joy of technology.Do remember you can always order online if your not able to pop into the shop.










Thursday

Thursday is always delivery day for flowers to Newton Farm-shop. We have now been selling flowers there for the last couple of months and its going to extremely well! So if you are in their neighbourhood and want to treat yourself to some yummy flowers, you know what to do.










Friday

Is wedding prep day. From table-centre's to thank-you bouquets. There is always a whole host of lovely flowers to arrange! Both the Shop & workshop are normally full to the brim of different creations. One thing I love about my job is that no two weddings are the same!









Saturday

Weekends are always meeting time for us at this point in the year. And this week is no exception, from a couple getting married on the 31st December at the ever gorgeous Homewood park hotel to a lovey summery wedding at the delightful Wick Farm. We always have coffee together in the Farm-shop, chatting about the wedding. Deciding on colours, browsing through our portfolios and seeing what the possibilities are.









Sunday

Sunday is most certainly the day for collapsing in a heap! Whether it's having a roast with friends at one of our favourite pubs or hanging out here on a Sunday morning! It's definitely a day for taking it easy!

You need a tea-break moment?

How fab are these!!
We had the very talented Matt from Clearly Bespoke come and take some photographs for us last weekend. You will certainly see these on our website for sure!!

Have you seen our website recently?.....
Being it's Valentines day in nine days....


xxx

Amour {part 2}

When I was at University a group of us girls got together and held our own Valentines party, I have to admit we watched something horrendous like Anne of Green Gables. But what the heck, I had a great time with my pals, sipping on some nice wine, eating pizza and feeling quite lovely. It wasn't the most stylish of parties but when with a group of close pals, who really cares!

How are you celebrating this year......

I'm going to attempt to actually get a card for my Husband.....

Happy Monday. xx