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AUTUMN FLOWERS FOR THE HOME
The Art of Autumn Flowers: Bringing Warmth and Colour Indoors There is something magical about autumn in London. The trees along Chelsea’s streets begin their annual transformation, the air takes on a welcome crispness, and cosy evenings at home become infinitely more appealing. As we exchange lighter linens for soft throws and summer evenings for […]
GOTHIC ROMANCE: FLOWERS WITH MELODRAMATIC FLAIR
There are some flowers that are so witchy and romantic it seems as if they only exist in our imagination. But there are plenty of real flowers that look (and sound and smell) like something out of a gothic novel or Grimm’s fairy tale. A blossom that sounds as if it were named by a […]
BEST HOUSEPLANTS FOR PURIFICATION
Some of the best plants to surround yourself with are relatively easy to care for and provide numerous health benefits. Not only do plants add much-needed greenery, instantly beautify and spruce up any space, but they’re also good for our well-being. “Trees and plants are natural air filters, cleaning the air by absorbing carbon dioxide […]
GARDENING TIPS FOR SUMMER
Summertime—when the living is easy and the whole world is like a giant solarium—marks the season for tropical plants and flowers. This is the place for exotic specimens, not the garden. There are certain “bulbous tender things which are suitable for the garden, providing they are put in the right places.” For example, gladioli are […]
COMBINE HOUSEPLANTS WITH YOUR CUT FLOWERS
Floral arranging doesn’t have to be limited to what’s blooming in a vase or available pre-made at a florist’s. One of the most creative and surprisingly accessible ways to elevate your arrangements is by combining cut flowers with your own living houseplants. This hybrid approach blends the fleeting beauty of fresh blooms with the lasting […]
SHIFTING FOCUS IN FLORAL DESIGN
For centuries, colour has been the dominant language of floral arrangements. Florists and designers traditionally rely on vibrant hues, harmonious palettes, and bold contrasts to create visual interest and evoke emotion. However, contemporary floral design has been experiencing a significant shift in the last few years. Texture, rather than colour, is becoming prioritised as the […]
POETIC JUNE POSIES
“How rapidly new flowers unfold—as if nature would get through her work too soon.” -Henry David Thoreau June is the ideal month for flowers, where everything starts blooming in rich profusion. With roses of every shape, variety, and hue, the world takes on a rosy glow. June is the best month for tending to rose […]
CREATE YOUR OWN DUTCH-INSPIRED BOUQUET
Floral arrangements inspired by great Dutch paintings are trending now more than ever. Could it be because they’re fantastical, moody, and dreamy all at once? Of course. Are they exceptionally charming because they contain all sorts of flowers (some that aren’t even in season when they were painted)? Absolutely. Floral arranging should be carefree and […]
ANCIENT HEALING PLANTS
Disclaimer: This blog is solely for curiosity and knowledge; it is not intended to be prescriptive. As with any medicine—plant, herb, or otherwise,—consult a physician. A plant might be “considered worthy of veneration because from its crushed leaves, petals, stalks, or roots could be extracted healing unctions, essences or drugs affecting the nature and intelligence […]
VIOLETS AND PRIMROSES
While roses may be the most sought-after flower in high winter, violets and primroses are the definitive flowers for February and make the cold season special. When we think of violas, we probably think of the turn of phrase “shrinking violet”; although their purple petals may be nestled—and sometimes hidden—amidst a bounty of emerald foliage, […]