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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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!!

Chain Bridal Design using Rustic Wire


A contemporary chain bouquet designed to be worn on the wrist. Rustic reel wire is twisted into a chain of circles to form the design structure .

Entwined with Medori Anthuriums, Draceana, Typha Grass and Chrysanthemum.
Alluring, graceful and flowing.
 

Handheld Trailing Bridal Design


A beautiful and dainty lightweight handheld design inspired by Gregor Lersch.

A wired goblet style handle adorned with colourful beads.

Flower materials hang from metalic bullion wire and include Amaranthus, Rose Berries, Kangaroo Paw, Mokora Orchids, Vanda, Ivy Berries and fallen Acer leaves.

Graceful Paper Fan


An attractive fan bouquet fashioned from brown floristry paper and decorated with Spray Roses, Astrantia, Freesia, Blupleurum and Talansia.

Stylish and graceful.

A beautiful lightweight design .
 

Paper Lantern

 
Inspired by Marie Francoise-Deprez, a paper lantern is created by recycling old catalogues. 
 
Anemones and Amaranthus are placed in test tubes slotted in between the covers.

Being resourceful yet contemporary.