In July 2017 Malvern witnessed the end of an era, the closing of a chapter and the beginning of a new one for Lucy Jones as she closed up her shop on Great Malvern train station and headed south to the beautiful spa town of Bath. Shrinking Violet Bespoke Floristry,...
At Shrinking Violet bespoke floristry in Malvern we don’t just do amazing, unique floral displays. We also put recycled tickets to good use! Lucy Jones was thrilled to be feature in the Malvern Gazette recently for her wonderful ticket cloak. In 2014 Lucy created a...
Mothering Sunday is always celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday. Traditionally people would go ‘a-mothering’, that is to return to their ‘mother’ church a trip which often included a trip to visit family. Flowers would be...
Valentines day is almost upon us. Romance is love in action and February 14th presents a perfect opportunity to spoil that special someone. While some may feel that this day of romance is too commercial, it’s a tradition that dates back hundreds of years. What better...
Origins Wreaths have been gifted and hung for many years. In the heart of winter an evergreen wreath can hold the promise of brighter days to come. The word itself derives from a middle English word, ‘wrethe’ meaning to ‘twist’ flowers or leaves into a ring. The ring...
At Shrinking Violet Bespoke Floristy we specialise in unique flowers. For the most part that comes in the form of birthday bouquets, wedding posies and hospitality. Every now and then, though, we get a request for something a little out of the ordinary… Our latest...
Shrinking Violet Bespoke Floristry scoops up Bronze for our wonderfully dressed well at Great Malvern Railway Station. As part of the Spring festivities in Malvern we enter into an ancient tradition known as Well Dressing which has been running annually since 2000....
A wedding is a special day for everyone involved and the flowers are a way to make it YOUR day. Wedding flowers tie the whole wedding theme together, the common note that runs throughout the whole event, from ‘save the date’ cards and invitations, through to the...
A vase of Tulips is a little like a warm spring breeze. They lift the heart and lighten the day. Absolutely perfect for this season, no matter what the British weather might have to throw at us, with tulips you’ll always have a ray of sunlight to brighten your mood....
Cut flowers brighten up any space, and we think any day too! Once you have your gorgeous flowers though, how do you look after them so that they stay beautiful for longer? There are a lot of hints and tricks out there which may well extend the lives of some flowers,...
Valentine’s Day is one of the notable celebrations of the year. It tends to feel a little more modern than the rest, but is possibly one of the oldest festivals still in practice. It’s distant roots lie in the festival of Lupercalia, likely pre-Roman, held...
Little in life is nicer than receiving a gorgeous bouquet of flowers (even if you bought them for yourself!) It can sometimes be a challenge finding the right vase to do them justice though! At Shrinking Violet Bespoke Floristry, we believe that the right vase is key...
