Well the flower lady has been up in Scotland again on a tour of the flower clubs. This time she has been to Kirkcaldy the wind was howling on Monday what do they class as a high sided vehicle on the fourth road bridge. Never mind she is living to tell the tale. The ladies at Kirkcaldy are a very friendly group and seemed to enjoy the demonstration this time called today i went shopping. Stayed in a b and b called the pitreavie Guest house in Dunfermline it was very good and she was very well looked after including the use of the garage for some of the flowers. Tuesday a bit of retail therapy in Dunfermline some cake and coffee as well as lunch.
A book to recommend called one day which could not be put down in fact read the whole thing in three days.
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Well here we are almost through the wedding season for another year. we have been to many of the venues in the north east of England. Eshott Hall, Ellingham Hall, Doxford Hall, Guyzance Hall, Otterburn Tower, Longhirst and Linden Hall, Kirkley Hall but to name a few.
I am uploading a few photos but there are lots more to come.
I am off on tour again next week to demonstrate my flower arranging skills to the ladies in Kirkaldy, Dunfermline, Penicuik and Peebles back on Thursday night.
I am uploading a few photos but there are lots more to come.
I am off on tour again next week to demonstrate my flower arranging skills to the ladies in Kirkaldy, Dunfermline, Penicuik and Peebles back on Thursday night.
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Late update
Today the flower ladies have been out and about covering many miles for the sake of the flower. Our weddings today were at Eshott Hall north of Morpeth and Otterburn Tower Hotel in the north of Northumberland. Our brief today at Eshott was simplicity with white Phalanopsis Orchids in glass cubes filled with moss on the tables. Simply stunning venue with gorgeous grounds for photos. The bride carried a shower bouquet of Cezzanne Roses that's a cream rose with pink edged petals, ivory Freesia, Vandella Rose this one is ivory and Stephanotis. The three bridesmaids carried simple tied posies of ivory Freesia and Vandella Roses.
After a quick sprint back to Morpeth we collected the step ladder and went to Otterburn it was raining again. Today the flower lady was assisted by Sue and Charlotte (pictures of the assistants to come). Here we had a colour scheme of Purple and ivory. Single purple Hydrangea heads floating in the top of a martini glass with crystals. Tall cones made from sisal sprayed silver which had a single purple Hydrangea in the top were attached to a garland of tuille down the stairs (that will stop them sliding down the bannister later) and around the walls of the marquee. The cones each had crystals attached patiently threaded onto wire by the assistants while watching tv.
The highlight was probably the pole dancing. Whats all that about you might say. We decorated the two poles in the marquee with organza and ivy but that meant that the flower lady herself had to go to the top of the ladder whilst the assistants took turns holding the ladder making comments about her dancing skills. Its not good to start laughing holding a pole while your feet are eight feet off the ground.
Well all finished so off to Otterburn Mill for lunch quiche and salad and a cup of tea and a scone for Sue. Its raining again in fact its like a monsoon the roads are flooded in places.
After a quick sprint back to Morpeth we collected the step ladder and went to Otterburn it was raining again. Today the flower lady was assisted by Sue and Charlotte (pictures of the assistants to come). Here we had a colour scheme of Purple and ivory. Single purple Hydrangea heads floating in the top of a martini glass with crystals. Tall cones made from sisal sprayed silver which had a single purple Hydrangea in the top were attached to a garland of tuille down the stairs (that will stop them sliding down the bannister later) and around the walls of the marquee. The cones each had crystals attached patiently threaded onto wire by the assistants while watching tv.
The highlight was probably the pole dancing. Whats all that about you might say. We decorated the two poles in the marquee with organza and ivy but that meant that the flower lady herself had to go to the top of the ladder whilst the assistants took turns holding the ladder making comments about her dancing skills. Its not good to start laughing holding a pole while your feet are eight feet off the ground.
Well all finished so off to Otterburn Mill for lunch quiche and salad and a cup of tea and a scone for Sue. Its raining again in fact its like a monsoon the roads are flooded in places.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
More June weddings
We are out and about every Saturday now its such a buzz visiting different venues and arranging the flowers for a special day.
This month we have been to The Marriot in Gosforth, Longhirst church there is a flower festival there this weekend. We have also been to Ellingham hall sadly the chapel is not finished so we were in the marquee.
We have also been to Embleton hall we are always made very welcome there.
Here are a few of our pictures.
This month we have been to The Marriot in Gosforth, Longhirst church there is a flower festival there this weekend. We have also been to Ellingham hall sadly the chapel is not finished so we were in the marquee.
We have also been to Embleton hall we are always made very welcome there.
Here are a few of our pictures.
Sunday, 12 June 2011
May weddings.
We began the May wedding month with a bang on May day. Two weddings one at Longhirst Hall with a May day theme with lots of bunting etc the other at Middleton Hall in Teesdale. What a gorgeous house and a fab place for a wedding. Pictures attached for both.
We started the day at 5.30 making button holes and packing the boxes its quite exciting really even though we are becoming nocturnal. As it was a glorious day we were able to work outside which is always a bonus.
The table arrangements are May poles with Ranunculus, Lissianthus, Alchemilla and Roses around the bottom all contained in tiny glass tubes of water. The top table had lots of groups of small vases of different sizes along the front.
Then a quick dash down the A1 to Middleton Hall. Pinks, ivory and peach with pearls and vintage glass. Lots of large headed Roses, peaony, ranunculus and Anemonie. The Bay trees came along too looking splendid as usual. The hall has a font in the entrance which was filled with water and had white very scented peaony floating on the top.
We started the day at 5.30 making button holes and packing the boxes its quite exciting really even though we are becoming nocturnal. As it was a glorious day we were able to work outside which is always a bonus.
The table arrangements are May poles with Ranunculus, Lissianthus, Alchemilla and Roses around the bottom all contained in tiny glass tubes of water. The top table had lots of groups of small vases of different sizes along the front.
Then a quick dash down the A1 to Middleton Hall. Pinks, ivory and peach with pearls and vintage glass. Lots of large headed Roses, peaony, ranunculus and Anemonie. The Bay trees came along too looking splendid as usual. The hall has a font in the entrance which was filled with water and had white very scented peaony floating on the top.
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