Gathering Flowers for Gemma
It is an early start at Rustic Rose as I am running a workshop based on my Flower Shop in your Garden book (more of that another time). But very importantly I am also gathering flowers for Gemma's wedding.
Gemma, like me, fundraises for the children's charity Hope and Homes for Children, and this Sunday she is marrying her boyfriend Matt. 
A few months ago we went out for lunch to talk flowers and after a glass of wine (the way to my heart) I volunteered to do them for her. I knew Kate would help me get some really lovely flowers, and as I arrive for the workshop, she and the girls are busy unpacking them. 
So, Gemma, here are your flowers! 
We have buckets of creamy and pale pink roses, white lisianthus with pink frilly edges. We have lavender and herbs and splashes of cerise roses and purple veronica. 
I have also added the herb, feverfew as I think it will look so pretty in amongst the flowers in the buckets and jam jars on the tables.
There is just one thing missing ... 
On my way to Hatch Pick your Own flower farm, I swerve to a halt to take a picture of the hall in the village of East Knoyle. Someone else is getting ready for a wedding.
And the flower that is missing? You have to have some gorgeously scented sweet peas when you get married. Then whenever you smell them you will be reminded of yours and Matt's day.
See you tomorrow Gemma!
It is an early start at Rustic Rose as I am running a workshop based on my Flower Shop in your Garden book (more of that another time). But very importantly I am also gathering flowers for Gemma's wedding.
Gemma, like me, fundraises for the children's charity Hope and Homes for Children, and this Sunday she is marrying her boyfriend Matt. 
A few months ago we went out for lunch to talk flowers and after a glass of wine (the way to my heart) I volunteered to do them for her. I knew Kate would help me get some really lovely flowers, and as I arrive for the workshop, she and the girls are busy unpacking them. 
So, Gemma, here are your flowers! 
We have buckets of creamy and pale pink roses, white lisianthus with pink frilly edges. We have lavender and herbs and splashes of cerise roses and purple veronica. 
I have also added the herb, feverfew as I think it will look so pretty in amongst the flowers in the buckets and jam jars on the tables.
There is just one thing missing ... 
On my way to Hatch Pick your Own flower farm, I swerve to a halt to take a picture of the hall in the village of East Knoyle. Someone else is getting ready for a wedding.
And the flower that is missing? You have to have some gorgeously scented sweet peas when you get married. Then whenever you smell them you will be reminded of yours and Matt's day.
See you tomorrow Gemma!
Beautiful flowers ... and looking very cool ... Good luck in the preparation of the arrangements!
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Congratulations to the happy couple.I've often wondered what those herbs are called and now I know!! Lucey x
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ReplyDeleteGood luck to the happy couple and Good Luck Sally with the flowers - pics of the finished articles pretty please! x
ReplyDeleteI am glad I have found your blog, Sally, I have your books which I love :-))
ReplyDeleteWow these pics are so lush and splendid! Thanks for providing some visual relief over here.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the name of that gorgeous pale pink rose in the fourth picture? Amanda x
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