Perfect wedding flowers for your special day

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...

Bring the spring indoors with Tulips

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....

8 steps to keep your cut flowers looking great for longer

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 goes back further than you might think

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...

The Right Vase for the Job

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...