Facebook page now live!

In a bid to stay completely immersed in the modern technological age, I have created a Facebook page for further updates and so on. 

For more information, please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/FlowersByHollySaunders

Eventually also I intend to have a fully functioning, singing and dancing, and generally blooming well brilliant website! So keep your eyes peeled for more!

Going Freelance

I have taken the rather bold decision to become a freelance florist. My reason being, it has become a bit too much working full time in the week in my 'office job' then additionally every Saturday and most Sunday's too in the flower shop. As a result I have very sadly handed in my notice at Jazz Flowers and will be leaving there at the end of April. This was a tough decision, but unfortunately with a wedding to plan for myself and my fiance and no free time to do so, it just isn't viable to work two jobs currently. It's doubly hard considering it is the job I would truly prefer to do full time, but sadly the part time hours on offer wont pay the necessary bills I have.

Anyway, the plan now is to "go freelance" and seek work which will of course be on a more ad-hoc basis. I already have a friend's wedding lined up in June which I am really excited about and now that I will have my weekend's back, it gives me more time to plan for it also.

My additional plan is to also go on a few more specific courses to hone my skills and learn about new floral methods, particularly in the event side; so for weddings and corporate do's so to speak. I also want to do a graphic design course in order to offer stationary design services should they be necessary.

The end goal is of course to have my own business, be that a shop or a stall, and this move is the first step towards making that a reality.

Today I have ordered my business cards to get my name out there, and I will be more attentive to this blog adding new photo's of work I have done and designs I conceive.

So, from here on, if you know of anyone who is looking for a florist for an event in the London area, please do get in touch with me and I will be happy to discuss your or their needs: my email is hols_3@hotmail.com and I cannot wait to hear from you! :)

Going it alone.

I didn't go to college last night as I have managed to get an ear infection. As a result I didn't feel too with it and I was desperate for an early night so I gave it a miss.

The session was meant for us to make a pew end arrangement: the type found in churches during weddings.

As my ears are still ringing with ache I didn't go to work today either but my flowers for college last night were sat looking at me so I thought I'd give it a go...alone!

With the help of my book "Professional Floristry Techniques" by Malcolm Ashwell and Sally Pearson to reference against, I created a design which fell in line with an autumn theme.

I used orange gerbera's, peachy-orange chrysanthemum's and claret coloured carnations. Mixed with foliage cut from my garden (ivy predominantly) and also the foliage which came with the flowers (from M&S) I created a design which was very bright and bold.

So have a look at the picture below and please leave comments: both positive and negative, as criticism is always welcome to help me improve.