Anemone. The windflower. Possibly the love of my life in the flower world. I could gush for hours about how much I love anemones. I promise I’ll keep it short. For me, they signal the true sign of spring and a hopeful end to cold winter weather. How can one not fall completely head over heals in love with their dainty heads and delicate unfurling petals. Coming from the Greek word for “windflower” the anemone is rumoured to have sprung from Aphrodite’s tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. They are said to bring luck and protect against evil. […]
Always so cheery- spring flowers rarely fail to make me smile. With Valentines days seeming like a distant memory- who needs Roses when you've Ranunculus and Tulips! There's nothing I love more than Ranunculus! (other half, parents and siblings aside) Note to self- I must try and grow these beauties! I heard said the other day that the Ranunculus is one of the few flowers that gets better by the day until it falls apart! I love love love them! Their layers and layers of papery thin vibrant petals and quite reminiscent of Peonies which are yet a distant summer […]
Stealing ten minutes with a coffee - a much needed aid to post-Valentine's Day recovery, and I thought I'd share a little snap shot to remind us what lies ahead... yes I mean Summer! I know, we've Spring to come in between but I'm an optimist! In the midst of the busy-ness that engulfs Green Parlour on v-day as we refer to it 'in the trade' we had some pretty Pinks dotted throughout the shop lodged in these lovely zinc containers. I love them and just looking at them makes me happy! Updating the chalk boards is on our 'to […]
Wedding Bouquets on YouTube We are about to launch a new series of How To tutorials on YouTube. To wet your appetite we have uploaded some of our wedding portfolio to YouTube. Watch this space!
A welcome break from dust and decorating, spring has well and truly sprung in the shop with some of my favourite plants and flowers filling draws, shelves and all spare space. I just wish my home and garden looked full of promise! Possibly my favourite spring bulb of all time, Muscari. I think they are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day They also smell like sweets. Hellebore heaven ... I am super dizzy with excitement! We just got a huge delivery of the most knock-out hellebore plants and cut stems. Its making me want to create some jam jar […]
Red and gorgeous! Marshmallow Piano roses are my current new beau … they make my heart skip a few beats. I’ve always wanted to use them in a bridal bouquet and finally I got my chance! How happy we’re we when a beautiful bride asked us to create the wedding bouquet filled with berried ivy (delicious – although not when eaten) scented eucalyptus, the marshmallows aka Piano roses and Red Naomi roses. Seriously romantic, seriously seasonal, seriously gorgeous. More please! Take a look at some more of our wedding work here: https://greenparlour.com/blog/category/wedding-flowers/
Spring is in the air We’re a few weeks late on the ‘love is in the air’ theme, so we thought we’d skip straight to spring. Officially my favourite wedding bouquet ever! I’m head over heals in love with this gorgeous spring inspired wedding bouquet filled with anemones, scented lilac, parrot tulips, skimmia, blush Majolika spray roses and blousy ranunculus. I almost couldn’t bring myself to deliver it to the bride. Want want want! There are lots more gorgeous white wedding bouquets here: https://greenparlour.com/blog/category/wedding-flowers/white-wedding-flowers/
Come and see some of our gorgeous floral inspiration at The Forbury Hotel wedding fair on Sunday 26th February 2012. We’ll be there from 11.00am with a gorgeously designed stall (Emma’s been working her magic around a vintage theme) tons of flowers and a whole heap of bouquets, table centres and most importantly some fabulous ideas for your wedding flowers. Janine, our wedding co-ordinator will be on hand to answer any of those niggling questions you may have, or grab her by the hand and bend her ear for a few minutes for one of our complimentary wedding consultations. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
