Autumn/Fall Flower Design Window Dressing Part 2.

We are an event florist consequently we always have one of our windows dressed for Weddings I truly love this season for weddings, I think the renaissance the autumn brings is a perfect back drop to the celebration of marriage.
The beautiful gowns have been loaned to us by Gill & Georgina at Dreamcatcher in Kirkham

Shirl's used a natural arch of fresh Hops and created bouquets of fresh materials that will dry beautifully in the window

Our Side Left window will be brought to you next week but for now I hope this one will inspire you.

Autumn/Fall Flower Design Window Dressing Part 1.

Should we look through the Square window today?

Lots Falling Leaves, Crab Apples, Guordes & Bundles of Wheat

Together with a fabulous selection of brand new LSA Glassware all crisp, shiny and uber stylish

This is our left front window tomorrow I may show you the right front window you never know

This Window was brought to you by Vicky & Shirl the Girl

Mother's Day Window Dressing at Flower Design, March 2009

Mother's Day 2009

My parents have always had flower shops, my memories of Mother's Day are filled with the fragrance of spring flowers, bright vivid colours, very very busy florist shops, my Mum's main shop in Rochdale is the one we used to live above, I can still remember the massive excitement of having a snake like queue of customers right the way around the shop, all patiently waiting with arms full of personally selected blooms, I can still see how fast the florists could arrange them, wrap and take the money (there was no slow credit card processing then).

I wish with all my heart it was still like that, but it isn't and florists are being replaced by impersonal internet sites and supermarkets.

We are very very lucky here on the Fylde our community is seriously commited to saving independent artisans like our selves, if I do get some sleep this week I'll be dreaming of queues of customers outside Flower Design all being thoroughly entertained by the fabulous spectacle of fresh flowers and spring plants.

This Mothers Day window was inspired by our collective love of Russian Dolls, Childhood memories of playing with them at Grandma's house. The entire Russian Doll vibe will be evident in many of our designs over the next few weeks, the bold and vibrant colours and the kind of "Barge/long boat" style graphics will seriously feature.

My own Nana used to let me play with them under the dining room table hidden from my over bearing brothers by a long lace edged table cloth, we used the dyed net curtains in the window to re-capture the imagery.

We've bought some superb Calceolaria plants, mainly for nostalgic value, Calceolaria were the very first plant I ever bought with my own money, I kept it, nurtured it and talked to it daily, it still died after a few weeks but I've always loved their almost un-natural bubble like blooms.

Emma who is such a talented artist designed & painted our Russian Dolls, Jo & Rachel also seriously talented artists created their beautiful faces. Our florist's have degrees in Fine Art & Graphic Art, we are a very creative, arty bunch.

Here's a link to a trend blog with Russian dolls
The side window is awash with the amazing artistry from our local budding flower designers from all of the local schools, selecting the winner will be sooooooooooooo difficult!

Here is a link to an earlier posting of mine when we were discussing these thoughts and ideas "Mother's Day 2009"

Valentine Window Dressing 2009

This beautiful window was created with a little help from our lovely friends at Dreamcatcher Bridal, they very generously loaned us these two amazing gowns to decorate our extremely romantic window. Dreamcatcher Bridal is definitely a shop to visit if you're searching for the perfect gown here is a direct link to a full profile and tour around their Wesham premises Dreamcatcher Bridal

At the end of January we are going to be doing a fantastic Bridal evening with Gill & Georgina at their store, it will be a great opportunity for future brides to see Dreamcatcher's 2009 collections and the perfect stage to see our 2009 bridal bouquet collection, you do need to register and places are filling up fast the full info is available on their web site Dreamcatcher Bridal.

This gown is totally stunning.