The Wedding Date I can’t Forget…
One very, very busy weekend. What do you do when you realise you’ve double booked and you’re just one human florist?!
Surviving the Florist Hunger Games: From Valentine’s to Mother’s Day
If you’ve seen me recently and wondered why I look like I’ve aged ten years since January — welcome to florist peak season!
Like a Kid in a Sweet Shop – Mornings at the Flower Market
Visiting a flower market in the early hours is just like Christmas morning for us florists. It’s where inspiration is born and it never gets old!
The Wild and Wonderful Journey of Wedding Flowers
Ever wondered how a wedding transforms from a Pinterest board into a breathtaking floral wonderland? Well, buckle up—because the road to dreamy wedding flowers is a wild ride involving spreadsheets, secateurs, and a lot of midnight petal-fueled panic.
Stepping into Another Magical Christmas
What a year it’s been and a fantastic festive season to top it off! This month's blog is all about those festive florals, enchanting workshops, breathtaking installs and cosy home decor.
Autumn at Barnaby’s Blooms
Autumn, Halloween Flowers and Floral Pumpkin Workshops, let's embrace the Season with Creativity.
Silk Flowers for a Very Special Destination Wedding
Planning a destination wedding can be a logistical nightmare, choosing silk flowers means you have one less thing to worry about!
You’re a florist! That must be such a relaxing job!
The idea of being a florist certainly is idyllic, surrounded by flowers every day, the reality is often quite different. Juggling brides, venues and the glorious British weather is not always relaxing.
Oh hello Peony season! We do love you but you are definitely responsible for a few grey hairs.
We wait for you all year and when you arrive you are even more beautiful than we remember, but my gosh you’re never easy!
Yes I’ll wear the puffy sleeves and ruffles but you better cry when you see your bouquet!
Bridesmaids normally have two jobs, keep the bride happy and keep the party going, but in my case it’s always three!
Love is in the air
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and romance, what better date for a dreamy wedding?
A Wedding in Tuscany
What does a florist’s wedding look like? Well of course I wore a floral dress and had sweet avalanche roses!
Stepping into Christmas….
Get ready to deck the halls, crack open the mince pies, start mulling the wine and mixing those snowballs, Bublè’s on his way!
The romance of winter weddings.
The luxury and opulence of a winter wedding is a very special thing!
I’d say the first thing you need is…. a pumpkin
A true Cinderella wedding, pumpkins don’t have to be orange, but they must include dahlias!
Em-BARK-ing on a new adventure…
Taking a leap and pursuing a dream is always scary but life’s too damn short not to try! Em-BARK on something new and never give up.