As a florist, I’m privileged to be on the recommended supplier list for some magnificent event venues in London and Kent. Here are five of my favourites, including an iconic castle where royalty roamed, a secluded gem on the bank of the River…
In the countdown to 25 December we reckon we have the best job ever. We’re not just talking about the whirlwind of lovely corporate events we design festive floral arrangements for. It’s also the fact that we offer bespoke Christmas…
Guest post by London chef Suzanne James of Suzanne James Catering I’ve worked with the chef Suzanne James and her company Suzanne James Catering on a host of corporate events, private parties and weddings - from intimate dinners to huge…
Most of us know the usual wedding anniversary gifts: paper for the first year, wooden for the fifth, tin for the tenth. But did you know there are also different flowers to celebrate these special dates? Here’s a guide to the ideal…
Unless you’ve been hiding out in a flower field for the last year or so, you’ll know that the social media platform Instagram has become an amazing source of visual inspiration - including of course flowers and floral design. When it…
Working as an event florist calls for arrangements that work from every angle. But floral styling for a photo shoot? For a change, it’s just what the camera sees… Recently I was asked to style the flowers for a fashion…
Spring brings new beginnings, and flowers like tulips, ranunculus, snowdrops and narcissi can’t fail to lift our spirits. They look gorgeous on their own - but with the right props they can look sensational. If you’re an independent florist with…
No doubt you saw it in the news: last week Her Majesty the Queen launched Britain’s largest cruise ship, Britannia. And I was the event florist for the glittering ceremony. Find out what happened, below - and why I was…
My workshop in the London borough of Bexley is the heart and soul of Karen Woolven Floral Design. It’s where it all happens: we skilfully turn bucketfuls of fresh blooms into gorgeous floral creations, help florists find perfect props as…
Think floral designers spend their time wafting around glamorously fragranced workshops? Welcome to my reality! I’m often asked what being an event florist involves, so decided to list out what I do in a typical day. It’s true: I do work…