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The wonderful world of wreaths
I find there’s something so rewarding about creating a wreath and also find them therapeutic to make. Christmas is a perfect time to get creative and have a go at making your own but I do warn you, once you’ve had a go at making your first, you’ll be making them throughout the year! Wreaths are not just for doorsWreaths make wonderful gifts and while there is the tendency to…
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Simple Rustic Wreath
I appreciate that this is a little late to the party but so were my hydrangeas this year so it’s definitely not my fault! This is a super simple wreath that just relies upon glorious hydrangeas and a spot of foraging. You will need: Moss A copper wreath ring Florists wire Secateurs ( I bought some to copy @flowersandlifestylebymargot with my name on them!! – Copper Secateurs) Purple leaves –…
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Getting the best out of your flowers
There’s nothing quite like fresh flowers in the home. In fact, they are probably my favourite ‘accessory’. It is just unfortunate they don’t last forever. However, there are a few things you can do that will help maximise the life of your blooms and, with Valentine’s day just around the corner, I thought it was good timing to share my tips – just in case those hints have worked and you are on the receiving end of getting some flowers over…
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The joys of making a wreath
If you’ve never made a wreath then I highly recommend it, there’s something so very therapeutic about it. Every year I do a refresher course on making them and I always go away learning something new. It’s also been great to see all the wonderful wreaths and top tips shared on Instagram, what a lovely and informative community we have and in the spirit of this I thought I would…
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Getting the most out of your flowers and foliage
One of the things I talked about on my Instagram account this week was the different ways of getting the most out of my flowers and foliage. When you receive a bouquet or an arrangement, there will always be flowers that go past their best quicker than others and it can be tempting to just discard the full arrangement. However, this does not need to be the case. Here are some of the things I do to…
