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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MEET · December 11, 2018

Georgia Miles of The Sussex Flower School

I’ve just spent a wonderful day at The Sussex Flower School (listed in our directory here) with Georgia Miles, making my own fresh Christmas wreath. Georgia is a great tutor – she’s so much fun and incredibly knowledgeable about what she does. Turns out that even Harry and Meghan’s wedding florist Philippa Craddock (also listed in our directory here) has attended one-to-one courses with Georgia. So, if you’ve always dreamed of setting up your own flower design business, you might want to book yourself a place on one of the courses on offer.

loved making a christmas wreath with Georgia Miles of Sussex Flower School - click through to see behind the scenes and to find out more about Georgia who offers the best flower workshops and courses if you're thinking of starting your own flower business or simply looking for some creative fun

I had the best day making my wreath (if you’d like to have a go at making one, head over to my How to make a Christmas Wreath blog post for all the info). To give you a taste, here’s a mini gallery of images from the day.

meet georgia miles of the sussex flower school

To get to know more about Georgia’s story and the passion behind what she does, I asked her to share a few of her local loves and simple pleasures with us. Thank you for such lovely answers, Georgia, and for kicking off Christmas for me with such a fun and creative day! X

love the flower design creative workshops at the sussex flower school. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loves

Please describe what you do and tell us a little bit about your journey

I run floristry courses for everybody, from complete beginners to the full career course. I used to teach in a FE college but gradually realised that I wanted to work for myself and set up a more personal way of training. I wanted students to be ‘on a level playing field’ whatever their individual situations. So the main thing I wanted was for all the materials and flowers to be provided. I set up The Sussex Flower School in 2011 and since then the business has grown year upon year. My aim is for everyone to leave the school feeling happy, excited, educated , encouraged and well fed…

love this bright pink peonies with foraged foliage in white urn by Georgia of The Sussex Flower School. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loves

Please share something you’ve recently created

One of my favourite recent courses was Fabulous Floral Arch. A small group of students created the most incredible, flower filled arch. They were so happy, and got great photos for their portfolios.

floral arch the sussex flower school

We also had great fun making floral chandeliers at another workshop (see below) and of course we’re making lots of Christmas wreaths right now!

 

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Favourite way to start the day?

I normally leave the house around 7:30am and tend to get a coffee on the way. I wait until I get to the school to wake up properly, have my breakfast, do my makeup and generally get ready for the day ahead. The courses normally run 10am-3pm so students arrive from 9.30…

love this giant flower basket arrangement by Georgia Miles, founder of The Sussex Flower school. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loveslove this natural foam free natural garland made at a workshop at The Sussex Flower School. Georgia Miles, founder of The Sussex Flower school. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loveslove this hand tied posy with spring flowers made at a Sussex Flower School workshop. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loves

What’s your morning routine?

My workplace is a large, airy studio in the village of East Hoathly in East Sussex. It is designed to be a creative, inspiring and relaxing space so the students feel calm and nurtured. There is always fresh coffee brewing, loads of herbal teas and amazing cake made locally by my friend Philippa Vine from Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen.

sussex flower school workshop

Describe your typical working day for us

I arrive at the school at round 8.30am, I turn on the coffee machine and get the room ready for the students to arrive. Courses start at 10am and from then onwards it’s non stop until 3pm with a break in between for lunch and regular coffee! My assistant Christine is there on hand to help support the students throughout the day and make the lunch. After the students have gone and we have cleared up I prepare for the next day and do any admin. I normally leave the school around 4:30pm.

What keeps you going through the day?

Safe to say the main things that keep me going throughout the day are coffee, laughter and my personal passion for what I do. It is hard work but I love seeing the students start to really believe they can do it.

Top tips for enabling creativity?

A relaxed, non competitive environment in which to learn, and infectious enthusiasm and positivity!

What do you do when struggling for creativity?

Yoga.I have done this from the age of 12 and afterwards feel my true self with a clear mind and full of ideas. I also love looking at art, whether that’s physically going to an art gallery or in one of the many books I have. I also find going to my local beach at Eastbourne very inspiring and I always leave with a notebook bursting with new courses and ideas.

Favourite simple pleasures?

I adore getting lost in a good book – there is something so relaxing and mindful about it that I have and always will love. It goes without saying I am addicted to my cutting garden, I am often to be found out there whatever the time or weather. Other simple pleasures include having a coffee at the beach whilst people watching or just as important a gin and tonic with a friend…

What is your approach to setting and achieving your goals?

I have always set myself goals in order to feel like I’m making progress, whether that’s within the business or in my personal life. I feel like you should always be open to the possibility of change. However, I really try and achieve a good work/ life balance as I think mental health is critically important and can be overlooked so easily. We have to look after ourselves first or we will burn out.

What do you like best about the area in which you live?

I love East Sussex. Brighton has to be my favourite city in the world. We are surrounded by the South Downs, the beach and still only an hour and a bit from London.

love the roof terrace of l'atelier du vin in brighton. one of Sussex Flower School founder, Georgia Miles' local loves. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local findslove l'atelier du vin in brighton. one of Sussex Flower School founder, Georgia Miles' local loves. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local finds

Share a real hidden gem with us – the sort of place we’d never find in the guide books

The roof terrace at L’atelier du Vin in Brighton. It’s hidden up a little stairway in the North Laines – this Prohibition style bar is great for drinks and food.

Where’s the best place to watch the world go by?

Brighton anywhere! It is always filled with love, passion and energy that you can feed off just by people watching and being there. It is my soul home. I love the way everyone can be themselves and eccentricity rules. It is somewhere where everyone and everything is accepted – you can be as mad, gay, odd, arty as you like… my kind of place!

Favourite way to spend an evening?

Definitely depends on my mood but… a night out in Soho in London normally ticks most boxes…

love the independent local shops in The North Laines Brighton - one of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder, Georgia Miles. click through to find out more and to discover founder of the school, Georgia Miles' inspirations, simple pleasures and local loves

Favourite shop?

Any interiors shop I love doing up houses and interior design. The independent shops in the North Laines in Brighton are great as they are full of one off, quirky pieces.

Most treasured possession?

My three children’s name tags from when they were born. Quite simply the most important things ever.

the garden at charleston bloomsbury group home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. One of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder Georgia Miles. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local findslove this walled garden at Charleston House home of bloomsbury set Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. One of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder Georgia Miles. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local finds

Favourite walk?

The walk up behind the village of Firle over to behind Charleston house (visit the website here) where the fabulous Bloomsbury set lived. It couldn’t be more English and is totally timeless. The gardens are so beautiful.

What are you passionate about right now?

Doing up my new home and designing my new cutting garden (my fifth!)

love the Jerwood Gallery Hastings. One of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder Georgia Miles. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local finds

Best local find for lovers of design?

Go to The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, The Brighton Pavilion and The Jerwood Gallery in Hastings.

Best local place for rummaging vintage finds?

Hastings back streets, Brighton back streets and Lewes flea markets…

Can you sum up your ethos and what inspires you?

I am inspired by strong and independent women who forged their own paths despite difficulties. So I’d say my ethos is be yourself, stay strong and focussed and don’t compete with others. What’s the point? We are all here to do different things with our lives and I firmly believe in women supporting other women…together we are stronger!

love this modern sculpture in the garden of Barbara Hepworth in Cornwall. One of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder Georgia Miles. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local finds

Favourite British design icon?

So many! Barbara Hepworth (I love her studio and garden in Cornwall, above), Vita Sackville West (gardens!)  and Constance Spry of course!

love this jaipur designers guild fabric in bright pinks and clashing oranges with a bold floral pattern design. Georgia Miles, founder of The Sussex Flower School loves the designs of Tricia Guild. Click through to discover Georgia's other inspirations, local loves and simple pleasures

Who are your favourite UK makers and why?

These would have to be people like Tricia Guild for her use of colour (Jaipur Rose fabric pictured above) and all the fabulous British florists and flower farmers out there at the moment..

How important is making in the UK to you and why?

I try to use as many British Flowers as possible and of course I grow them! So from that point of view I’d say VERY important!

the garden at charleston bloomsbury group home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. One of the local loves of Sussex Flower School founder Georgia Miles. Click through to discover her other simple pleasures and great local finds

Best place to unwind/escape to in the British Isles?

The Sussex countryside and along the wonderful barren coast at Rye and Dungeness. Camber Sands and for fun, Brighton always wins.

derek jarman house dungeness

Best piece of advice you could share based on your experiences so far?

Keep focussed on your ideas and passion. If it ignites your soul go for it! Follow your dreams. The details will fall into place.

What are you listening to/reading/watching right now?

I’m reading Christodora by Tim Murphy

Watching Orange is the New Black

Secret to being happy?

Wish I knew the answer! I think trying to work in a field that you’re passionate about, doing yoga or something else mindful, having good friends who are there to listen and have fun, trying to always have something to look forward to, trying not to stress too much about the future..

Goals for the future?

To create a beautiful new home and garden and finally feel I might have found somewhere to stay a while.

To keep building the business and meeting new people.

To spend February every year in a warm country…I’m planning India, New Zealand, California, Bali…

To develop my sense of well being via yoga and spirituality and to bring this into my work even more.

To keep learning and studying and staying hungry for new experiences.

To have fun. Such an enigmatic thing! We only live once so let’s make it a life to remember.

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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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