Monday, 19 December 2011

Funky Christmas Tree Decor exhibited in Beverley Minster, East Yorkshire


Bishop Burton College award winning florist, Theresa O'Grady adds the final fairy dust magic to Bishop Burton's own  'Funky' Christmas tree.

Endless wool, bark, beads, wire, shells, buttons, weired pods etc let loose!





Shop Window Display

Bright pink Gerbera in glass vials dangle from midelino sticks on natural, wooden tree log.

Christmas Inspired Design

Sturdy blue spruce weaved within stub wires around a poinsetta for a long lasting Christmas design.  Looks good on any florists' shop steps on the run up for Christmas!

Monday, 21 November 2011

Long and Low Design with Mikardo Reed



Cracked china grass can look stunning amongst the tropical orchids and the mikado reeds.

British Florist Association Competition Vintage 'Catwalk' Wrist Corsage Awarded 3rd Place

Quirky for the catwalk this corsage is created to fit securely around the thumb.  Black midelino stcks are entwined and twisted to give the appearance a vintage lace effect.  Mighty moth orchids sit majestically to catch the eye.  This design gained 3rd place in the British Floral Association Competition-Birmingham 

Harrogate Spring Flower Competition Piece 2011

'Graduation'  A celebration of achievement.  An exotic themed bouquet comprising vibrant red and white anthurium, moluccella, ornitholgalum and the  long lasting aspidistra.  This design centres around the iconic image of the academic graduation ceremony where the mortar board and gown take centre stage.

Contemporary Wrist Corsage with Wire Copper

Copper wire base

Bejewelled, adventurous completed contemporary wrist corsage adorned with a single gloriosa.