Welcome to my first ever floristry blog which features all of the floral designs that I have created over the last three years whilst completing my Foundation Degree in Floristry Design. Hope you enjoy!


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Sunday, 28 April 2013

Themed dress for a 'Vintage Tea Party'

 
A beautiful floral frock shimmering in the sunshine at a'Vintage' themed tea party.
 
The delightfully textured bodice was created from chicken mesh and paper mache and decorated with blue Hydrangea petals. A layer of wax was added to provide a touch of antique elegance.
 
 
The skirt is fashioned from shredded cardboard packaging and adorned with Antiqua Carnations, and wax dipped Chrysanths, Hydrangea and Dendrobium Orchids. Pearls, ribbon and lace are added to create the perfect Vintage look.
 
A wonderful old-fashioned feel - blowsy blooms in pretty pastels!
 

Floral Room Decoration


This distinctive room decoration is created using an old wine bottle, copper mesh and a Gregor Lershe wiring technique. Its composition makes it look like an embellished lampshade.
 
Decorated with beautiful Cymbidium and Oncidium Orchids, Wax Flower, Muscari, Astrantia and fluffy blue wool.
 
From above: the design almost appears to be floating.

 Fabulous movement, harmonious colours and contrasting shapes and textures.

Constructing the design using floristry wires.

Crescent Waxed Bridal Design


This is a beautiful and delicate handheld bridal design. The curved structure is made from polystyrene, wax and wool.

Adorned with White Phalaenopsis Orchids, Muscari and wired beads.

Lightweight and dainty!
 

Friday, 22 March 2013

Recycled Glass Bottles


Recycled green glass bottles, paper mache and aluminium wire are used to create this vibrant and decorative design.
 
 Gloriosa, Craspedia, Ranunculus, Mini Vanda and Viburnum create a fabulous colour 'pop'.
 

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Pretty Floral Arch


This beautiful structure has been created using copper mesh, postcrete and mikado reeds. Raffia and hay have been weaved through the mesh to create an organic appearance.

The Tulips, Ranunculus, Viburnum and Gloriosa exhibit great colour, shape and texture contrasts.

Balanced, pretty and delicate.  
 
And the same design filled with different flowers - Yellow Calla Lily, Orange Ornithogalum and Rosemary.
Wonderful citrus colours!
 

Tree Trunk Design

Taking inspiration from Gregor Lersch, this design base begin with a foraged tree trunk.
 
Twigs and orange medilio sticks were drilled into the base to create height.

Longi Lilies, Ornithogalum and Dracaena were weaved into the design to create rhythm. Lime green sisal adds an additional texture and colour.
 

Paper Wreath Wall Hanging


A simple paper technique and an old black and white book were used to create this wreath style wall hanging.

The fresh and natural colour scheme incorporates Brunia, Spray Roses, Hypericum and Santini.

This paper wreath before the flowers were glued on.
 

Valentines Heart


Timeless and elegant. Created from biodegradable copper mesh, fallen birch twigs and black wool.
 
 The love theme incorporates heart shaped Anthuriums in a display of passionate colours. 


Corrugated Cardboard Table Design


An eye-catching table centre created from recycled cardboard using a threading technique. Floral materials include Phalaenopsis, Craspedia, Viburnum, Fern and Mokora Orchids.

Soft, fluffy and delicate textures.

These little glass seahorse test tubes are perfect for this design and are so decorative too.
 

Corrugated Cardboard Bridal Design


Inspired by Moniek VanDen Berghe, this bridal design is crafted from circles of corrugated cardboard.

Splashes of colour are added using Vanda Orchids, Craspedia and Mokora. China Grass adds length and movement.

An extremely lightweight design which considers environmental factors by using recycled cardboard.

 
Above: building the bouquet.
 

Recycled Orchid Plant Container



Creating a beautiful and pretty plant pot from recycled material.
 
 Its only at a second glance that you can see what it is made from - a material that everyone finds at home: toilet rolls.
 
Find rubbish and be creative.
Recycle, Repurpose, Relove!
 

Christmas Table Design


A festive Christmas table design inspired by Brigitte Heinrichs. It features Ilex berries, Blue Spruce, pine cones, dried oranges and Talansia. Cinnamon sticks add a wonderful aroma.  
 
 Copper mesh is filled with hay and bound with red raffia. Reel wire creates the legs.
 
Delightful colours and textures.
 

Rustic Wall Hanging


This nature inspired design is crafted from old flower boxes and disguised with hay, brown paper and cocosfase (brown hair) squares. Flower materials include Tulips, Longi Lily, Fern, Euphorbia, Anemones and Eucharis.
 
Plant materials are carefully hidden in test tubes.

Butterfly Wall Hanging


A playful design created from cardboard, copper mesh, paper mache and spray paint. Colourful buttons and Singapore Orchids decorate the butterfly.
 
Twisted blue aluminium wire is added through the centre of the design.

Turning recycling materials into an attractive piece of wall art!!