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dress your fireplace this Christmas – inspiration

Thursday, December 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-go

Wednesday, November 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 baubles

Tuesday, November 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 Schools

Friday, November 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

Paint the town pink … with petals

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Come and see Green Parlour (florist to the recent Royal Wedding of HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) as they put on a fantastic floral demonstration designed to inspire. This event will be hosted at the beautiful Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne, Reading on 18th October 2011 at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a drink and nibbles as you are amazed at the beautiful displays Green Parlour put together. This is a brilliant opportunity to see the Royal Wedding florist in action, and all the while helping to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign during October’s Paint the Town Pink.

 

With a pink theme and inspiration galore, this is an evening not to be missed. You could also be in with a chance of winning one of the displays produced on the night, as the evening will be finished off with a raffle.

Date: Tuesday 18th October 2011, 7pm

Venue: The Elephant Hotel, Pangbourne

Ticket Price: £15 per person

(ticket price includes entry, drink and nibbles)

To purchase tickets, please use our Just Giving page HERE

Ticket numbers are strictly limited, so book yours now to avoid disappointment

 

Please remember to provide your email address with your donation so that we can send you your e-tickets. If you require more than one ticket, please just donate the correct multiple of £15 and we will issue your tickets accordingly.

 

We look forward to seeing you there, ttfn x