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Personal Branding Photoshoot credits

Photographer: Nicole Howe Photography | Planner: Victoria Sykes Events | Venue: Pynes House, Devon | Hair: Natalie Nichols | Make-up: Kimberley Dewar MUA | Floristry: Loulabel Floral Design

With thanks to Changing Faces

Website photography credits

Nicole Howe Photography / Donna Ford Photography / Stephen Walker Photography / Georgia de Lotz / Enrique Manzano Images / Ed Peers

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NOW live on the blog:⁠ ⁠ The 2022 Floral Trend

NOW live on the blog:⁠
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The 2022 Floral Trends Report, with contributing editors Katie Sutton @thevintagehousethatcould and Isobel Watts @wizzandwild. ⁠
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I wanted stylist Katie's voice as a result of a blog she published two years ago. In it, she boldly signposted a move away from faux vintage and towards modern craftmanship and real antiques in her styling. Now, Katie only works with couples who make floral choices based on seasonality. That shift in aesthetic (and the way she gracefully moved her business concurrently) resonated with me and I knew would make for inspiring reading.⁠
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Florist and grower Issy is one of the gems of my Instagram feed. Her storytelling of life on the farm during lockdowns was sublime and I wanted to bring the voice of a grower to the report. Who can share a better version of slow, seasonal living in harmony with nature than the person who plants the seeds?⁠
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Andie at @dahliabeach adds thoughts on why it's time to shake off some formaility and share our real stories (her new collections are available for pre-order now btw - well worth a browse)⁠
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With thanks also for contributions from @joanna_southwell @deabillandquince @fig_and_flower_ Bonus thank yous to @jackdaweditorial @blueskyflowers @haloblossom @aloversthread - you girls have good timing. ⁠
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The link is in my bio, my Stories, or head to the blog on charlotteargyrou.com. ⁠
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Let us know if you're planning to have a read? x ⁠
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#floraltrends #2022style #2022wedding #2023wedding #weddinginspiration #weddingpro #weddingindustrynews

Blogging about creative living with a floral subte

Blogging about creative living with a floral subtext has taken me down interesting pathways. It's a bit niche, but I love it. Most excitingly, it's a platform to meet and connect with other flower fans who share a passion for deep-thinking, pleasure-seeking, intentional and minimalist living (often with a maximalist design aesthetic - fun!). ⁠
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Tomorrow at 8am, I share my annual Floral Trends Report on the blog. It's a conversation piece, gathering thoughts about the year ahead from florists, growers and creatives. ⁠
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Previous reports have highlighted specific emerging trends such as dried flowers, the return of the chrysanthemum, single species bouquets or an underlying transistion to a nude colour palette... ⁠
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This year is a little different. ⁠
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I begin with an acknowlegment of my own nervousness in 2021's report for boldly and blindly soldiering on, chitchatting about flowers when people were experiencing grief and despair in the strangles of Covid-19. ⁠
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I don't feel that way now - not embarrased to be passionate, anyway. Over the last two years, I've learned more about finding strength and compassion in meaningful work. This thread weaves through the Report that I hope will make intriguing and entertaining reading. ⁠
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Speak tomorrow? Charlotte x⁠
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Photo by @nicolehweddings at exclusive hire Devon venue @pyneshouse Flowers by @loulabelflorals Hair by @natalienicholsbridal Make up by @kimberleymua⁠
#flowerblog #flowerblogger #creativeliving #floristlife #floraldreams #underthefloralspell #dreamersanddoers #weddingflowers #floralstyle

Arm yourself with a hot beverage and a snack, she'

Arm yourself with a hot beverage and a snack, she's back - 8am tomorrow, Weds 1st December.⁠
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The 2022 Floral Trends Report is a gathering of thoughts on the year ahead, curated by me, informed by conversations with florists, growers and wedding/creative industry voices. ⁠
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Each year I invite florists whose work I have found especially inspiring, beautiful and relevant to brain dump their ideas about where they aesthetically and within their businesses. ⁠
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I then collate and juggle these thoughts into themes with a narrative. Next, I layer in additional comments from industry folk who I feel add expertise and a fresh view. And finally, I throw in my two cents worth because I'm opinionated and interested and could talk endlessly about floral style. ⁠
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Thank you to those who've enquired in anticipation of the Report. Your enthusiasm makes the battle with a free-thinking Wordpress template all worth it. ⁠
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The link will be available from 8am Weds 1st Dec. ⁠
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Photo: Issy Watts @wizzandwild⁠
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#floraltrends #floralstyle #2022flowers #flowerinspiration #flowerblogger #flowerblog

A throwback to last year's effort, in collaboratio

A throwback to last year's effort, in collaboration with SE London florist and friend @rustbloom
I like to start with flowers and foliage now and layer in sparkle as we head towards 25th Dec. This year, I predict the biggest style clash yet between me and the other two Creatives Directors who share my home 👧👧.
I like natural. They like glitter.
I like green and white and candlelight. They like red and purple and multicoloured flashing everything.
One thing we can agree on is a shared passion for seasonal movies. Here are my favourites.
1. Home Alone 1 & 2
2. Nativity series
3. Muppet Christmas Carol
You? X

Spend your money and your time wisely this week. ✨😊
#shopsmall #shoplocal #indiebusiness #creativebusiness #illustratorsofinstagram

Last Thursday, during industry event the Wedding B

Last Thursday, during industry event the Wedding Business Club Live, host @fayecornhill reminded us of Colour Popping. It was a photography trend that enjoyed a moment in the yellow sun (against a greyed out sky) a good few years back. Faye reminded us of red rose bouquets set against a desaturated backdrops and Liz @blueskyflowers and I visibly cringed at the flashback 😬😬.
Here's the thing about trends. They can be fun. You don't have to embrace them. You don't have to take them seriously. And nothing is timeless anyways. Even if creative or wedding trends age well, they are almost always of their time. Strive to be timeless and you'll probably end up with bland - and dated regardless.
My wedding bouquet was a tight sphere of roses, instantly recognisable for its era.
My wedding photography was an intensely coloured "editorial" style, as it was called then.
I stood in Browns Bride asking for a dress with sleeves. They didn't have one. I was unfashionable (cough cough) for suggesting such a look.
So here's to the colour poppers. Because if you are true to your values, choose what you love and don't do too much harm to others or the planet in the process, you're lookin' good.
#creativeliving #creativelivingblogger #colourmyworld #colouraddict #mybrilliantbusiness #mystylemyway

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