Herewith our last blog and MailChimp of the year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom and wish you a happy festive season. It’s a lovely time of year for sparkle, making interiors look warm and cosy and adding a touch of decadence to help us all get through the cold dark days and long nights. Decoration and display is our favourite pastime, so we thought we’d share our top 5 Christmas-inspired ideas for some of our products. Christmas wreaths and … [Read more...] about Our Christmas Top 5
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Poppies for Remembrance Day Window Dressing
Each year, Remembrance Day is marked on 11 November, commemorating the anniversary of the armistice which marked the end of World War One. This year, 2018, Remembrance Sunday falls on 11 November, coinciding with the exact centenary of the Armistice. A one- or two-minute silence is traditionally held at 11.00am, recognising the precise time that the hostilities ceased in 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. As well as official wreath-laying ceremonies, workplaces across the … [Read more...] about Poppies for Remembrance Day Window Dressing
A flourishing store front for Dolly Goes Dancing delivered by Flourish Trading
The Upper High Street in Epsom is home to the fabulous hair, makeup and beauty team of Dolly Goes Dancing and now the perfect showcase for Flourish Trading high quality silk flowers and faux foliage. Thanks to the creative vision of Dolly Goes Dancing owner Lucie Oliver, Flourish Trading was delighted to collaborate and work in a consultancy role to establish the perfect display to set off the store front. Lucie, who comes from a background in fashion and is highly experienced in the … [Read more...] about A flourishing store front for Dolly Goes Dancing delivered by Flourish Trading
Memorial tributes to honour loved ones
A tribute or memorial gift is a meaningful way to remember a loved one's legacy or express your appreciation for someone special. Losing a loved one is difficult, but many families find comfort in honouring those they have lost with a memorial service and personal touch through flowers. Faux flowers or silk flowers are a good option for memorial tributes and funerals due to their longevity and the range of different flowers available regardless of the season. It is never a good time to … [Read more...] about Memorial tributes to honour loved ones
How to showcase faux flower arrangements for weddings
With the wedding season in full swing, how is it best to showcase the amazing range of faux flowers available for the bride and groom's special day? When looking for faux flowers to stock for weddings consider how to showcase the variety of faux and silk flowers available alongside the style of the wedding itself. Think about what is on trend and take inspiration from the world of fashion and the season's colours. The wonderful thing about faux flowers and silks is that you don’t have to stick … [Read more...] about How to showcase faux flower arrangements for weddings
Faux flower arranging
For students and those interested in starting a new hobby, faux flower arranging can be a highly rewarding pass time. The longevity of the faux flowers or silk flowers means that once you’ve finished you get to enjoy your display all season long. Rather than just a few days which is often the case with fresh. The other wonderful thing about faux flower and silk flower arranging is you don’t’ have to wait for what’s in season, you only need to select your colour palate and get stuck in. … [Read more...] about Faux flower arranging