Green Parlour Blog

Emily + Andrew’s winter weddingDecember 2nd, 2011

Emily and Andrew first came to see us over two years ago, whilst this is super organized, it made the whole process of choosing the right flowers for them completely stress free. We had time to source, suggest and show them lots of different items, ideas and of course flowers!

 

 

They chose to get married at The Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne for its truly relaxed vibe and super chilled out atmosphere. The perfect setting for the winter wonderland wedding of their dreams.

The final touches to the ceremony room included these rather ‘WOW’ candelabras, which I found just days before the wedding. A rushed email to Emily and Andrew with attached pictures and they loved them too.

 

 

The flowers were designed to create a wonderfully romantic setting, with an undertone of 1940’s vintage glamour. Completely up my street!

 

White Akito roses, were combined with berried ivy, viburnum berries, steely green eucalyptus, scented freesias, Avalanche roses and hints of Amnesia roses to create luxurious, opulent table centres. We all absolutely fell in love with the large silver pedestal bowls and decided they were a must!

 

 

 

Cakes always amaze me, and Emily and Andrew had spared no expense with this drop-dead-I-want cake made by Peggy Porschen, who travelled all the way to Pangbourne to install it herself.

 

 

Emily’s wedding bouquet contained Akito roses, Amnesia roses, Majolika spray roses, berried ivy, viburnum berries, scented eucalyptus and thistles as a nod to her Scottish roots.

 

 

The bridesmaid’s bouquets were filled with Akito roses, Majolika spray roses, viburnum berries, berried ivy, eucalyptus and scented freesias. The perfect accompaniment to Emily’s wedding bouquet.

 

I can’t sign off without mentioning their wedding favours. Macaroons are possibly my favourite sweet treat of all time; macaroons from Ladurée are to die for.

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

 

Get Emily and Andrews look

Venue: The Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne

Wedding Planning: Essentially You

Cake by: Peggy Porschen

Wedding favours by: Ladurée

Book a wedding consultation for your flowers by calling 0118 984 4000 or email info@greenparlour.com

dress your fireplace this Christmas – inspirationDecember 1st, 2011

 

Hearth of the home.

The fireplace is the centre of most homes at Christmas, roaring log fires and gorgeous surrounds also make this the perfect place to create your dream winter wonderland setting.

 

Inspiration awaits…

 

Fill old jars with handfuls of pussy willow and place along the entire length of the fireplace for a gorgeous woodland inspired scene.

Pussy willow £10.00 a bunch

Available in store

 

Place beautiful finds from around your home in small groupings, scatter with pinecones and large pillar candles for an eclectic, romantic setting.

Christmas trees £15.00 for 3

Large wicker star £5.50

Available in store and online www.greenparlour.com

 

Silver sparkle and candles go hand in hand at Christmas. These mercury glass candlesticks and tea light holders would look stunning paired with a simple pine garland.

Large mercury glass candlestick £21.50 each

Small mercury glass candlestick £12.50 each

Tea light holder £4.50 each

Pine garlands price available on request

Available in store and online www.greenparlour.com

 

These gorgeous antique tea light holders add a perfect vintage glint to any Christmas table. Scatter amongst small hyacinths bulbs planted in glass container decorated with moss for a simply stunning way to decorate your hearth.

Tea light holder £4.50 each

Hyacinth bulbs from £1.50 each

Available in store and online www.greenparlour.com

 

Hang your rustic willow wreath above your fireplace using lace ribbon for a romantic wonderland look. Decorate the surround with a lush garland filled with pine, berries, ivy and eucalyptus.

Rustic willow wreath £15.00

Pine garlands price available on request

Available in store and online www.greenparlour.com

 

Garlands are the perfect decoration for any fireplace. Use English pine, ivy, berries and herbs to add the most wonderful scent to your home.

Pine garlands price available on request

Available in store

Christmas door wreaths a go-goNovember 30th, 2011

The most wonderful way to welcome guests to your home this Christmas.

It Its all about the Christmas door wreaths …

 

Country Fayre Christmas door wreath

This wreath is filled with foliage from the English countryside. Complimented with dried lavender, pine cones, willow and finished with feathers and baubles for a touch of winter wonderland.

Order yours online

Christmas Pine door wreath

Gorgeous scented pine wreath measuring 30cm in diameter simply decorated with pine cones and a satin hanging ribbon and bow. This wreath is a classic addition to any door.

Order yours online

Vintage Christmas door wreath

Our vintage Christmas door wreath is filled with dried hydrangea heads, fresh scented eucalyptus, pine cones, pearls, skimmia and berries. Designed to bring a touch of winter glamour to your door.

Order yours online

Christmas Fruits door wreath

A rich sumptuous door wreath filled with scented pine, eucalyptus and skimmia and adorned with dried oranges, pine cones, miniature baubles and limes. Finished in a traditional red satin ribbon.

Order yours online

Beautiful finds – Christmas baublesNovember 29th, 2011

All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won’t you bring me the one I really need
Won’t you please bring my baby to me…

Confession time.

We like Mariah a little too much. Its bordering on obsessional.

Her picture is yet to join the likes of Anton du Beke, The Queen and a giraffe in our “all the things we love” board. Bide your time Mariah, perhaps this will be your year.

We are the busy elves of the flower world, clusters of these gorgeous baubles have finally filled every corner of the shop. I cannot wait to decorate our tree.

I love buying one special bauble every year, wrapped (beautifully of course) and presented in what should be, some sort of glamourous ceremony. It is duly unwrapped and placed in prime position on the chosen tree.

Tradition is what Christmas is all about.

Buy some baubles.

 

December floral Flower SchoolsNovember 4th, 2011

I’m trying hard not to mention the C word just yet … We’ve only just reached the beginning of November. So with a trumpet fanfair backing we are delighted to announce our Winter Flower School Season!

You can book your place online HERE or call us on 0118 984 4000 to reserve your place!

 

Come and join us for a large glass of mulled wine, a minced pie and more importantly some floral fun.

 

Look forward to seeing you there,

 

ttfn x