Contemporary Venue Design

This design was created for Definitions, a hair dressers in South Cave. The black and white theme was chosen to match the salons contemporary decor. Gerbera, mini Anthurium and Black Tie leaves were used. The designs structure was created with black twigs, some of which were wrapped in white wool and bullion wire.

 

Adding a contemporary touch with curled medalino sticks and pearls and leaf manipulation of the Black Tie leaves.

Black cable ties secured the sea horse test tubes to the structure.

The finished design placed on a mirrored plate at the venue.

Christmas Poinsettia with Blue Spruce Collar

This Christmas design uses a hand-made wire frame to create a collar that fits perfectly around the Poinsettia. Small pieces of Blue Spruce are threaded through the framework to create a very seasonal design.

Cinnamon covered pine cones and dried lotus seed heads add the final Christmas touches to the design.

European Inspired Linea Design

A modern and stylish European inspired linear design which features elegant 'green eye' Roses, trailing Amaranthus, Ilex, a green Anthurium leaf, twisted Hazel and green twigs.

The design incorporates a great contrast in colours, shapes and textures.

Bird Nest Inspired Arrangements

A powerful but simple design. Quick and easy to make. Materials used include a single large Protea, Craspedia, Beargrass and flat red medalino sticks.

Circles are created by bending the Beargrass and red medalino.

This birds nest arrangement is much more angluar and features Strelitzia, Craspedia, Steel Grass and orange medalino sticks.

The angluar patterns are created by snapping the steel grass and medalino. This design demonstrates great use of space and colour in modern floristry design.

Contemporary Long and Low Arrangement Using Mikado Reeds

A fresh modern design inspired by Moniek Vanden Berghe. Mikado reeds and steel grass are threaded through the oasis to form the basic structure. The design also features Veronica, Ornithogalum, Singapore Orchids, Phalaenopsis Okayama and cork and Beargrass squares.

Fabulous shapes, colours and textures. Modern and contemporary.

Sea horse test tubes are attached using coloured reel wire.

Mikado reeds can be used in all sorts of different contemporary constructions and are used by most European Designers. The reeds are a natural colour and very flexible.



Contemporary & Limited Wooden Cross

Beautifully natural and elegant. Created from forest floor twigs and branches. A simple line of Calla lilies, Hydrangea petals and two Royal Blue Vanda's create this exquisite funeral tribute.

Simplicity and minimal use of materials.

Plenty of depth and movement in the structure due to the curvy nature of the materials.



Structured Halloween Design

A modern structured Halloween design using 'Mamma Mia' Gerbera, Chinese Lanterns, Gourds and paper roses.

Twigs wrapped in black wool, colourful cable ties and test tubes also feature in this bright and playful structure.

Competition - Vintage Wrist Corsage

This semi-crescent wired design was produced for a BFA competition. The brief was to create a wrist corsage to be worn on the catwalk of a vintage fashion show. The vintage inspired materials I used included Scabiosa, cream Hypericum, Dendrobium Orchids, wild statice and a variety of garden foliage.  

A black lace collar helps to frame the design.

A wonderful contrast in textures.

Anthurium Table Centre

A colourful and textured contemporary table centre. Ideal for placing a hurricane lamp in the centre. Materials include mini Anthurium, Craspedia, Sword Fern, Phalaenopsis, Pampus Grass, bark and moss.

Edged with a strip of two tone wool to cover the oasis base.

Fantastic textures, colours and shapes create movement.

Textured Funeral Heart

A fresh, natural looking contemporary open heart tribute. The design used Akito Roses, green Carnations, Millions Stars and Delianne. Ivy trails accentuate the shape of the heart and create length.

Moss and polynet wrap fill the oasis and create movement and texture through the design.

Textured, fluffy, pure and feminine.

Funky Wrist Corsage

Bright and fashionable wrist corsage incorporating modern floristry techniques. This bold design uses a Gloriosa Lily head, Craspedia and yellow Oncidium.

Bold and beautiful!

Coiled cerise pink aluminium wire creates the base of the corsage.

Contemporary Head Comb

This lovely, simple and modern head comb is created with a single Vanda head, orange Lungo and purple wool.

There is certainly an element of uniqueness about this enchanting modern hair accessory.

Autumn Harrogate Show Competition - 3rd place!

The first time I have been placed in a competition! The category was to create a display to promote a new cosmetic product - the product being a Sea Mineral shower gel!

The bodice is covered in white Phalaenopsis, blue aluminium coils and blue sticks to create the look of a flowing waterfall.

Under the sea - Delphinium, Anthurium, Agapanthus, Eustoma, Moluccella and Hydrangea.

A beautiful pool covered with different leaf manipulation techniques. Hydro gel balls and a blue underwater light help to create a glowing effect.

My most challenging but rewarding achievement - Sea Mineral Shower Gel Promotion!