Tulips – take two!
I was delighted recently when I posted a photo on Facebook of a gorgeous vase of Dordogne Tulips and a friend of mine painted them – I think she has captured their arching shape beautifully!
Mother’s Day Order now!
Mother’s Day is just 10 days away – Chez Fleur offer beautiful hand tieds from £45 or Spring tulip bouquets from £30 with free delivery to RH15, RH16 and RH17 postcodes. Click here to order.
Spring Demonstration & Workshop
Come & join Chez Fleur at The Hayloft, Talbot Inn, Cuckfield, for a morning of innovative flower arranging followed by the opportunity to make your own tulip bowl design. Wednesday 16 March 10.30-12noon. £25 per person. Click here for more information and how to book.
Last few workshop spaces available…
I’ve been delighted with the response to my wreath workshops this year! The Talbot is completely full but I can offer a limited number of spaces at Jeremy’s Restaurant for £40 to include all materials and tea/coffee. (If you would like lunch included the cost per head is £65 for two courses plus a glass of wine) There are…
Christmas wreath workshop dates
Chez Fleur Christmas wreath workshops dates – Click here for dates and details. Spaces limited please book soon to avoid disappointment. We look forward to welcoming you!
Patience with Peonies
This week I decided to do an experiment with some Sarah Bernhardt peonies. They can be a florist’s nightmare as they can take ages to come out often arriving the size of table tennis balls only for them to go all blousy and peak too early! I read two theories on trying to coax them out –…
Different daffs…
Here’s a new way to display your weekly daffs – these gel beads expand in water and the bright yellow base looks fab with the daffodils. Because daffodils don’t need a huge amount of water (remember when you bought them they will have been stored completely dry) they thrive well in the beads. The beads can…
Sweet as candy!
Here’s a simple idea that’s two gifts in one – a lovely present with pretty flowers and a storage jar to use later! The Narcissus in the photos were from a supermarket and the jars are available from Chez Fleur. For more flower arranging ideas don’t forget to come along to the Spring Fair at Jack…
Tricky tulips!
Did you know that tulips continue to grow after they have been cut? This is why many people think they have ‘flopped’ out of a vase when in fact they have grown and the heads become heavier than the stems. A great way to arrange tulips is to use a fish bowl. Here’s how: add…
Learn new flower arranging skills & enjoy a great day out!
If you’d like to improve your flower arranging skills or even learn a whole new skill and hobby why not join me at Dunkley’s Birchfield Nursery at their Spring Fair on Sunday April 26th. I’ll be giving 3 demonstrations throughout the day (you need to book to ensure you don’t miss out) and I’ll be sharing…