Say it with flowers

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...

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....

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...

Flaming Celosia

Celosia is a strange and fantastic flower whose red, pink, purple, gold and bi-coloured blooms bring interest and texture to any floral display. It is sometimes referred to as cockscomb because of it’s likeness to a rooster’s comb or wool flower and brain...

Introducing the Water Jug, otherwise known as Hydrangea

  Did you know that one of the best loved garden flowering shrubs is actually a native to Southern and Eastern Asia? Lets find out a little more about the versatile Hydrangea. At Shrinking Violet Bespoke Floristry we love to work with Hydrangea. It’s a very...