It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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KNITTING, MAKE · October 16, 2023

Free Christmas knitting patterns you’re sure to love

Free Christmas knitting patterns you’re sure to love. As free knitting patterns go, these have to be the most festive!

I know. We’ve barely said goodbye to Summer or the search for cute halloween knitting patterns, so it might seem somewhat premature to be focussed on the festive season. I do have my reasons though. Firstly, if you’re anything like me, you will need lots of time to actually finish making anything you decide to start. Particularly if you’re planning to make a set of anything, like decorations for your tree – or a fair isle Christmas dress! If you’re a beginner to knitting do not fear! There are ideas using the simplest of stitches: knit, pear and garter stitch too with simple step by step instructions.

Secondly, I’m coming to realise, as I get to know more of you from your messages, how super organised and hungry for creative ideas many of you are. So I’m thinking you might already be planning your Christmas craft projects. Or at least starting to put together some new ideas for this. Either way, it makes sense to share the wonderful free Christmas knitting patterns I’ve been squirrelling away with you sooner rather than later. Plus, we did have the first frosty morning today, so it feels palatable now. Hope you enjoy! If you’re reading this mid December don’t worry – see this as your last call to knit something you love this Christmas! Hope you find joyful things to make with your knitting needles this festive season. I love that you’re such a creative lot. x

10 Free Christmas knitting patterns

Christmas dala horse decoration by Claire Garland

dala horse christmas decoration free knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits, available to download as a printable pdf pattern from Ravelry. Read my post to get all the info you need to make this gorgeous scandi-inspired tree decoration as well as my other free Christmas knitting patterns. Happy knitting! x

Like many of you, I am a big fan of Claire Garland’s patterns and I love the simple Scandi-inspired vibe of this one. Knitted flat, in one piece with little seaming it’s quick and easy to make, so why not make a set for your tree?

Scroll to the Information section at the bottom of this post for lots more links to find more knitting inspiration by Claire. You might like this free puppy dog knitting pattern: Browse her patterns on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DotpebblesKnits</a>

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Robin red breast free Christmas knitting pattern by claire garland

robin christmas tree decoration knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits and available to download for free from Raverly as a printable pdf download. Just one of the festive free patterns i've shared in my blog post (click through to get all the info you need). Hope you find something you love! x

I love a knitted decoration and I adore robins, so this pattern is definitely right up my street. It would make a great gift idea too, don’t you think? Now, I do know that real life robins tend to settle in pairs, but I can’t help wanting to make a small flock of these for the tree. I might try adding a few foraged feathers here and there to make the tails a bit fluffier. What do you think? Browse Claire’s collection of other heart-warming patterns on Etsy (including the cutest Christmas mouse knitting patterns): https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DotpebblesKnits</a>

This robin decoration pattern is free to download as a printable PDF on Ravelry.

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Mini mittens Christmas decorations knitting pattern by Amanda Berry

Mini mittens by Amanda Berry and suitable for beginners upwards. click through to get all the info you need to make these gorgeous knitted decorations now. Just one of the adorable patterns I've shared. Hope you enjoy! x

How cute are these simple-to-make knitted mitten decorations? Knitted flat on single pointed needles to make it easier for beginners, the pattern can be easily converted to knitting in the round if you’re more experienced. Love this adorable knitting project

The pattern is by Amanda Berry and is free to download as a printable PDF on Love Crafts

Christmas bear decorations knitting pattern by Little Cotton Rabbits

little bears by little cotton rabbits. click through to get your printable PDF download now and to discover the other adorable festive holiday ideas I've shared. Happy knitting! X

Tiny little festive bear you say…? Thanks to Julie at Little Cotton Rabbits for this adorable free pattern. Don’t miss another heart-warming free pattern shared with our readers by Julie: Small rabbit to love – free knitting pattern

Check out her collection of patterns available to buy on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Littlecottonrabbits</a>

Christmas bauble knitting pattern by Marie Wallin

Christmas bauble tree decoration free knitting pattern by marie wallin with fair isle pattern

I had to include this beauty because I know how many of you share my love for fair isle patterns in general and the designs of Marie Wallin in particular. It’s available to download for free on Love Crafts by clicking the button below.

Nordic Christmas stocking knitting pattern by Marie Wallin

fair isle nordic christmas stocking by marie wallin. click through to find out how to download your printable pdf pattern now

As free Christmas knitting patterns go, this nordic festive stocking design is definitely one of my favourites – and a must for including in the list. It’s another beauty by Marie Wallin and available to download on Ravelry. To browse the rest of Marie’s patterns, visit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/marie-wallin-website/patterns</a>

Discover more fair isle patterns by Marie here: Fair Isle knitting patterns – best 5 free downloads & more

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Noel Rabbit free Christmas knitting pattern by Elena Alexeeva

bunny rabbit christmas tree decoration knitting pattern by elena alexeeva. Click through to find out how to get your free printable pdf pattern as well as discover other adorable knitting patterns by Elena on Etsy

So this adorable bunny rabbit Christmas tree decoration knitting pattern by Elena Alexeeva is available free on Ravelry. If you’d like to discover more gorgeous knitting patterns by Elena, you can browse her collection on etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItsHobbyTimeDesign</a>

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Tiny Christmas stockings free Christmas knitting pattern by Summer Lee

tiny christmas socks pattern by summer lee available to download now as a printable pdf

These cute little socks are perfect for hanging on your tree or to make into a garland for the mantel. A great stash-busting project. This pattern is free to download on Ravelry (click the button below). Browse the rest of Summer Lee’s gorgeous knitting patterns on etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Summerleedesignco

textural wool socks by Summer Lee and available to buy as an instant pdf printable pattern on etsy. click through to find out how to get this pattern as well as the most adorable festive free Christmas knitting patterns

I am obsessed with this gorgeous sock pattern, also by Summer, which is available to buy on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1544760039/seasons-socks-easy-sock-knitting-pattern</a>

Christmas dress by Sisko Sälpäkivi

This gorgeous fairisle pattern would make the perfect Christmas dress don’t you think? It’s available to download for free on Ravelry (click the button below). You can browse more of Sisko’s beautiful patterns on LoveCrafts too.

fairisle christmas dress knitting pattern by Sisko Sälpäkivi available to download for free - just one of her beautiful designs that I've shared in my blog post - including the most beautiful snow mittens pattern that you can buy on love crafts
fairisle christmas dress knitting pattern by Sisko Sälpäkivi available to download for free - just one of her beautiful designs that I've shared in my blog post - including the most beautiful snow mittens pattern that you can buy on love crafts
get the free pattern

I also adore this snow mittens pattern by Sisko, which is available to buy on Love Crafts here

snow mittens knitting pattern by Sisko Sälpäkivi and available to buy on lovecrafts or ravelry as a printable pdf download - just one of the beautiful festive patterns I've shared in my blog post - including lots that are free!

Gingerbread house Christmas bauble by Amanda Berry

gingerbread house christmas bauble free knitting pattern by Amanda Berry and available as a printable PDF download on Ravelry. Click through to my blog post to get this pattern, browse Amanda's other pattern designs as well as discover my other favourite festive knitting patterns

I love this cute pattern by Amanda Berry that’s available for free from Ravelry (click the button below). Browse Amanda’s other patterns in her Ravelry store here: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/fluff-and-fuzz</a>

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Wine Cork Christmas Tree

wine cork christmas tree decoration free knitting pattern

How cute is this free pattern by Corina Irvine on Ravelry? It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn and wine corks and is easy enough to start making a festive forest…

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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