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I wished a friend Merry Christmas the other day, q

I wished a friend Merry Christmas the other day, quite accidentally. It sort of fell out of my mouth and took us both by surprise. ⁠
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There's a box of mince pies in my upcoming online food shop.⁠
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Mr A had a takeaway coffee with Bailey's in it, TWO weeks ago. ⁠
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In a typical year, I'd be outraged by this kind of behaviour, pre-December. But this year is different. Bring it on. Bring on Holly Dolly Christmas. Defrost Buble. Even the bouquet illustration bookings are seducing me with their rich foliage and ochre blooms.⁠
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Anything goes this year, right?⁠
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(Pictured: A full bouquet illustration from an autumn 2020 intimate wedding. Original bouquet by @violetsandvelvet in Bishop's Stortford) ⁠
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#weddingbouquet ⁠
#botanicalillustration ⁠
#anniversarypresent⁠
#weddinggift⁠
#weddinggiftideas⁠
#seasonspoetry⁠
#cottagecore⁠
#floristlife⁠
@derwentartofficial⁠
#weddingflowersinspiration⁠
#paperanniversary⁠
#botanicaldaydreams⁠
#luxuryflorist⁠
#weddingflowers⁠

In the pursuit of style, intimacy and sustainabili

In the pursuit of style, intimacy and sustainability, where do stand and where are we going?⁠
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If you missed my morning post, I'm happy to share news that the 2021 edition of my Floral Trends Report is now live. To read the report, find it listed first in my bio links, or hit the bookmark icon below to save this post for later. ⁠
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The report is written for florists, 2021 / 2022 wedding couples-to-be, flower enthusiasts - all of you. ⁠Instead of focusing on the impact of Covid or Brexit on the floristry industry, I've invited my contributors to share how the impact of those events has inspired them aesthetically.⁠
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This year, I've welcomed two flowery guest editors:⁠
🍂 Gemma Hales - florist and online plant retailer, founder of @irisandcoflowers ⁠
🍂Laura Elisabeth Montgomery - florist and UK grower, founder of @xyrisbotanicals⁠
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With thanks for additional contributions from: ⁠
✨Joanna Southwell - editor @theweddinghood ⁠
✨Meera Majithia - planner specialising in interfaith events @carriagesevents, The Business of Weddings podcast host, author of forthcoming book Planned to Perfection (out 11th Dec) ⁠
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Big thanks also go to the photographers who have so generously shared their work: @maxeenkim @chloemaryphoto @sammytaylorweddingphotography @imogenevephotography⁠ @taylorhughesphotography⁠
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Who's already given it a read today? x⁠
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My kitchen is teetering on the autumnal side of fe

My kitchen is teetering on the autumnal side of festive, thanks to my local Greenwich/Blackheath florist @rustbloom⁠
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The wreath you see here is £65.50 and includes a bow sewn by another local artisan @c_london_designs. Free delivery in several SE London postcodes. ⁠
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The small vases are part of Rust Bloom's festive "Celebrate at Home" service: premade vases, taper candles, tealights and holders, and extra bits and bobs like seasonally-scented star anise to scatter liberally across your Christmas dinner table. Geroge at Rustbloom will collect all the props a week or so after delivery, making it a stress-free, mess-free option this Christmas. ⁠
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I've styled this selection with a homemade garland of dried oranges and grapefruit, stitched with florist's wire (top tip - it holds it's shape better than twine)⁠
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Who's cracking open the Bailey's and starting the festive party early this year? ⁠

(Gifted)
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#nofloralfoam #celebrateathome #makeamealofit #nestandthrive #slowsimpleseasonal #shoplocal #shopsmall #londonflorist #flowerblog #flowerblogger #botanicalhome #myfabhome @farrowandball #stylingtheseason #wreathsofinstagram⁠
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Good morning Flower Lovers, ⁠ ⁠ Today, I'm pub

Good morning Flower Lovers, ⁠
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Today, I'm publishing my 2021 Floral Trends Report, live on the blog now. To read the report, find it listed first in my bio links, or hit the bookmark icon below to save this post for later. ⁠
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The report is written for florists, 2021 / 2022 wedding couples-to-be, flower enthusiasts - all of you. ⁠
⁠
This year, I've welcomed two flowery guest editors:⁠
🍂 Gemma Hales - florist and online plant retailer, founder of @irisandcoflowers ⁠
🍂Laura Elisabeth Montgomery - florist and UK grower, founder of @xyrisbotanicals⁠
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This report does not profess to be a heavy, in-depth analysis of the impact of Covid or Brexit on the floristry industry. Rather, I've invited my guest editors to share how the impact of those events has inspired them aesthetically.⁠
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In the pursuit of style, intimacy and sustainability, where do stand and where are we going?⁠
⁠
With thanks for additional contributions from: ⁠
✨Joanna Southwell - editor @theweddinghood ⁠
✨Meera Majithia - planner specialising in interfaith events @carriagesevents, The Business of Weddings podcast host, author of forthcoming book Planned to Perfection (out 11th Dec) ⁠
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Big thanks also go to the photographers who have so generously shared their work: @maxeenkim @chloemaryphoto @sammytaylorweddingphotography @imogenevephotography⁠ @taylorhughesphotography⁠
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With love, Charlotte⁠
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Win of the Day = feedback from my couple to the fi

Win of the Day = feedback from my couple to the final version of this bouquet illustration.⁠
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"I’m absolutely lost for words. That is so stunning and looks just like my bouquet. Thank you so so much! I’m thrilled."⁠
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Fail of the Day = see Stories 😆😒⁠
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Second Win of the Day = recovery from Fail of the Day and subsequent lovebombing received following Fail of the Day. Thank you, truly.⁠
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(Full Bouquet Illustration pictured here, in progress - maybe halfway through. Original bouquet by Bishops's Stortford florist @violetsandvelvet)⁠
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#weddingbouquet ⁠
#botanicalillustration ⁠
#floraldesigner⁠
#weddingpresent⁠
#2021wedding⁠
#2021bride⁠
#seasonspoetry⁠
#weddingflowersinspiration⁠
#paperanniversary⁠
#weddingflowers⁠

🍎⁠ ⁠ They won't tell you fairytales⁠ of h

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They won't tell you fairytales⁠
of how girls can be dangerous and still win.⁠
They will only tell you stories⁠
where girls are sweet and kind ⁠
and reject all sin.⁠
I guess to them⁠
it's a terrifying thought,⁠
a red riding hood ⁠
who knew exactly⁠
what she was doing⁠
when she invited the wild in. ⁠
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- Girls of the Wild by @Nikita_Gill (whose new book, The Girl and The Goddess, is on my winter reading list)⁠
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#livemoremagic #seasonspoetry #slowsimpleseasonal #creativeliving #folkandstory #myvintagestyle #vintagestyle #vintagejewellery #wordstoliveby #redlipstick #knitaddict ⁠
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