How to create an unusual autumnal design (VID)

by Kate on August 18, 2010

Our how-to video this month is all about creating a very striking autumn arrangement.

Watch the video below as Interflora florists Neil Whittaker and Joy Gill style a beautiful shop display. It’s an unusual piece with a very seasonal feel….

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Calla lily demonstration (VID)

by Kate on August 5, 2010

David Denyer -Calla LiliesThe Calla lily (Zantedeschia) is a beautiful showy flower of white or yellow.

Take a look at the video below from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in which Interflora florist David Denyer demonstrates a stunning design using these flowers….

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The romance of vintage wedding flowers

by Mark on July 28, 2010

8-4-10 kingsnorton-038182We talked to Joy Gill, of the Flower Centre in Northfield, to get an insight into the trend of beautiful vintage wedding flowers.

Joy used some fantastic roses to create these designs. She said: “I was very excited to have the opportunity to create these wedding designs using David Austin roses.
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How to create the perfect wedding flowers

by Kate on July 27, 2010

sh-demo-1-frameIn this video, expert Interflora florist Sarah Horne shows us how to create some amazing wedding flowers during her demonstration at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Take a look below as she puts together this beautiful table decoration…
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Vintage couture for your wedding

by Mark on July 21, 2010

inter scarb-003044It’s nice to know there are some adventurous brides out there who are choosing to move away from more traditional weddings, favouring something more unusual and individually styled. This, of course, also applies to the wedding flowers.

Kate Ward, of Louise Florist in Scarborough, took up the challenge to create something striking and unique to show brides-to-be just what can be done with their wedding flowers.
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Demo of the Month: Hand-Tied Flower Arrangements

by Mark on July 13, 2010

Sarah Horne Talking FlowersIn the latest in our series of Talking Flowers videos, Interflora florist Sarah Horne from Leamington Spa, talks about hand-tied designs….
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Creating a sunflower arrangement – Video 2

by Kate on July 7, 2010

Creating a Sunflower Arrangement - David RaggAs promised, here is the second of our videos as part of Sunflower Fortnight.

In this post, Interflora Florist – David Ragg uses sunflowers to create a beautiful vase arrangement…
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Creating a sunflower hand-tied – Video 1

by Kate on July 6, 2010

Creating a Sunflower Hand-tied - David DenyerAs part of Sunflower Fortnight we wanted to show you just what our florists can do with these stunning flowers.

Take a look as Interflora florist David Denyer puts together this beautiful sunflower hand-tied….
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Love it or hate it?

by Kate on June 8, 2010

BallLove it or hate it, it’s that time again. Yes for four weeks in June and July football’s coming home with a vengeance with the kick-off of the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Between June 11 and July 11 all talk will be about goals, penalties, the offside rule and fitness at altitude.

If you love it, you’re in for a real treat. If you hate it, all is not lost. Follow our plan and whatever happens you’ll be in for a good time….

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How to: make a centrepiece for Easter Dinner

by Kate on March 24, 2010

InterfloraHowTo1This simple, long-lasting design looks stunning and is easy to make.

The idea for this came from the shape of the glass seahorses. The design would work well either as a table centrepiece or a celebration gift…perfect if you want to give something different this Easter….
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