Relocation Relocation Relocation

In view of our recent wether conditions,

we have been discussing the possibility of relocating to a sunnier location, 

and since  we already have the sunniest spot in Orrell we had to broaden our search

Perhaps here ?

Here ?

Or Here , 

We don't mind the exact location as long as its sunny, sunny and most importantly sunny !  this spot looks just fine, not sure the flowers will be too happy..... but worry not we will love it. 

Even better, we could sip on a "Sea Breeze" whilst arranging all manner of tropical flowers. 

although what would we do with our extensive selection of Thermal Underwear ? 

Purple

Today in the shop we have been sponsored by the colour PURPLE 

we arranged purple things

Purple Anemones, Trachelium, Aconitum, Tulips and Stocks.

We where even listening to Purple Rain by Prince !

Prince got a bit irritating , to say the least so to calm things down 

we had a Hot chocolate ( out of a purple Cadburys tin) and a bar of lovely chocolate in a purple wrapper. mmMMMmmm.

JUGS !

Here is one of a pair that we made up earlier.... Please note ... a quick message to anyone directed here, expecting a different type of  "Jugs"  you may be disappointed , this is not that kind of blog. 

This is a lovely cream milk jug that we have filled with scented spring flowers and Sweet Avalanche Roses. 

Its a sneak peak of our Mothers Day selection, Ideal for the woman who has everything.

We will be in high level, closed room, development workshops over the next few days to create the rest of our range. 

In simple terms we will be perusing and arranging a selection of gorgeous flowers and suitable containers over a cup of tea and a chocolate digestive

Hard work, but someone has to do it !!

Is It Spring Yet ?

This was the question posed by one of our lovely customers, as a beam of sunlight light, hit a six foot square patch of pavement outside the shop. Still slightly dazed by the glare I replied ........ "No, I think its about three damp days at the end of April" but for a very brief moment it really felt like Spring !

 By now a crowd had gathered outside, I thought for a moment that someone may pull up a deck chair to catch a few rays !!... However, this being Orrell and not Blackpool the sun had soon disappeared and there was no  deck chair to hand...
This very unusual climatic event inspired us to create all manner of stunning Spring bouquets, that literally flew out of the shop.
We used Hyacinths, Anemonies, Prunus , viburnum, Tulips, Roses and Orchids to name but a few. 
We are hopeful that we may have another similar climatic event tomorrow
We have more spring bouquets on stand by ... Just in case !!

Flower arranging master class

A master class in arranging a selection of flowers , just like these

First select your vase, or container. here we have chosen one of our stunning LSA hand made little numbers, but an old jug will do just as well

Then choose some lovely fresh flowers, here we have Daffodils and Viburnum, but the choice is yours

Then, using all your powers of artistry and creativity ,  skillfully plonk them into the said vase or container.

Now sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labors , this is a good time to slurp on a cuppa and tuck into a bar of something covered in chocolate,  

Impress all your friends with your amazing floral artistry 

If all else fails ... Pop into Hills and we will create something gorgeous for you instead, you can even take all the credit, we won't tell ...... honest !

A Valentines message !

A message of reassurance to all our male customers ... Don't be shy, embarrassed, nervous, or awkward about ordering flowers for your loved one ( or two if your lucky)

You can order by phone or on our website , or in the shop, you can even wear a disguise if you like, although No Borat costumes please, there will be nowhere to keep your wallet and you will definitely need that !! 

and dont worry about your message..... we have heard the lot, we cannot be shocked although we may have a little titter. 

However in the interest of decency if your message contains "Percy Filth" please write it yourself and seal the envelope, Our lovely hills florist Girls may blush if asked to write details about position of the fortnight and a fruit sorbet !

New LSA Vases Arrived

We have just taken delivery a gorgeous new selection of LSA glassware. Its in stock now, just in time to go with that huge bunch of valentines roses you've asked for.

A quick tip, .....why not buy a new LSA vase and leave it in full view  with a little "post it" note saying "Roses in here please" ! ....... "or your guts for garters"...    

"Garters"  ... now that's a completeley different blog.

Project Snowman... Cancelled

I thought it was too good to be true, the promised snow never arrived, even worse the rest has melted .... Project Snowman is now on hold probably until 2015 !

Blizzard Conditions

At home on the range, we had what I could only describe as  "Blizzard Conditions" .... ok, I exaggerate slightly, but as an avid snow fan imagine my delight as I discovered that all ten snowflakes that fell overnight had managed to stick. I was however,a little miffed when I heard that according to news reports London was under nearly a foot of snow, but hey I'm not greedy, 

this is the first lying snow that I can remember in about five years. Usually it either melts on contact, turns to rain after about ten seconds, or someone throws water on their windscreen and leaves a stinking great hole in it. 
Even better ... according to the Met Office (the BBC weather report) there is more snow on the way. Please note.. I will take this forecast as a guarantee and will be straight on the blower to complain if we don't get any more of the white stuff (snow that is). 

In these rare climatic conditions it is usual that "PROJECT SNOWMAN" is implemented, If successful I will post pictures of the result. 

Valentines Window

In light of the fact that it is February the 1st in a couple of days, we thought it might be a good idea to get our first Valentines window in.

So here it is, just a "subtle" reminder to let all you guys out there know.  It will soon be that time of year again. So if your Married, Single, Divorced, Besotted, In Love, In Lust or just Hen Pecked, get your finger out and send her or him (we are very forward thinking) a gorgeous valentines bouquet.  

Just in case your already worrying about the cost, remember this... It's not often, that so little will do so much, for your love life !!!  Don't forget Guys its on the 14th February this year ..and every year. 

Accidental Photo Art !

I accidentally managed to take these "arty" shots with my camera a Canon G9. 

 It was not through any great skill or camera trickery,

I simply had a coughing and sneezing fit whilst taking them. 

Unfortunately my Man Flu has not yet subsided , despite consuming  most of the Boots- cold & flu medicine's counter. I think, reluctantly I will have to  have another "Hot Toddy".... or perhaps two !!!

A few bits and bobs

This morning I had a moment to myself, I was sorting through a few old roses that we had left in a vase in the corner of the cool room  and decided to bunch a selection together with a few other bits and bobs, for a vase at home.

The result looked really nice, see for yourselves. 

Later we had a shopping appointment with Mrs W ( our head of all things financial) we where shopping for a present for my lovely niece 

Mrs "W" has a black belt in shopping and any shopping excursion is treated like a military exercise. After several hours at the shops and a nice working lunch at Cafe Rouge we had successfully completed our mission. Fear not shopping fans, we did leave a couple of items on the shelves for other shoppers. 

Spring Posy

A sample spring posy for a wedding in 2010, , whith amongst other things  white Hyacinth's white Trachelium, yellow Ranunculus purple anemones and a little yellow floribunda rose called "Sun City".

Tied simply with Raffia for a simple and natural look

Bring on the Brandy

Yes, I think I have finally been struck down by Man Flu, and judging by my cough, I fear that I may also have a collapsed lung. (Any get well gifts will be graciously accepted) So it is with a steady hand and all the strength I can muster that I am sipping a medicinal Brandy. Shockingly, I have been told by some of our female members of staff, that man flu is nothing more than a light cold and will pass very quickly !!   

Fortunately I was the recipient of  a "Man Flu" survival kit for christmas. Unfortunately I tried ringing the enclosed bell for assistance for over an hour, but to no avail. I suspect the bell may have been sabotaged !!!!!

Spring Flowers

Spring is a wonderful time for fresh flowers, and it dosen't have to be daffodils and Tulips.

Gorgeous Ranunculas in bright yellow, pink and orange, they look stunning,  just placed on their own in a glass vase. 

Crisp white Lilac, yes it is available in lilac but it's pictured here in white

 

Veronica, in white, pink or lilac.

There are lots of different choices, that can help make the perfect treat for yourself of a gift for someone else.

However we would suggest if you would like some gorgeous spring flowers of your own, drop a big hint, show them this blog, send them a picture, .... and if all that fails, then use any means at your disposal to get what you want !!

Gorgeous Grand Prix Roses

For those modern guys who like to  book early

We thought we would give you a sneak peak of a couple of our valentines products, 

Grand Prix roses feature in this LSA glass vase, with Eucalyptus, Palm leaves and Pussy Willow 

Grand Prix roses, nestled close together, 

with Aspidistra leaves and steele grass, 

with a couple of diamonds to boot, 

What more could a girl want. ?

Going Green - Seeing Red !

I was disappointed to  learn that the good old tungsten light bulb is going to fall foul of yet another European directive, leaving only the new space age energy saving thingamajigs. 

In an attempt to do our bit for the environment I fitted one of these gizmo's to the light fitting on our stairs at home. I was quite pleased with myself. I would be saving a fortune, and according to the label, it would last me well into 2020 !! .   I switched it on with eager anticipation. After about 10 minuets there was a faint gloom bathing the stairs and landing. After what seemed like an hour there was enough light to see the bottom of the stairs, although it was like looking into an abyss.  I thought for one moment that I was on the set of a Victorian costume drama, but NO, this was meant to be progress !

I quickly realised that If I needed the loo in the middle of the night I would have to switch the light on a good 20 minuets before I had to dash, otherwise I would probably go head long down the stairs. In addition if I wanted something from upstairs in the evening I had better take a torch, by the time the light came on I would have been up and back down again. 

Then there is the cost to the NHS, people in dimly lit rooms stumbling over all manner of hidden objects, Then weeks in traction and not able to see to read the magazine that someone kindly brought you. !!!

I am sure that in the long run we will burn far more electricity and loose great swathes of rain forest because you will need four of these things on continuously to do the job of one good old tungsten bulb. Is this really progress ? 

Apologies for my rant, normal flowery blogs will resume from tomorrow !!!

A Hint of Spring

We decided to hold off with our Valentines window for another week. Instead we thought we would try and brighten our corner of Orrell  so we popped in a few bright spring colours.

Our Valentines window will be in soon and we will have a sneak peak at some of our valentine designs on our blog next week. I know, this will be more eagerly anticipated than the Oscars, but you will just have to be patient. 

Winter Blues !

If your tired if tramping round the sales, if you've still got your cold, or even worse "Man Flu" or if your just sick of this winter weather 

Why not treat yourself to some of mother natures finest work, 
We have beautiful fresh flowers, in all kinds of colours, shapes and sizes, that will brighten the darkest winter day. 

We will even do what mother nature can't and arrange them in a vase for you !
That just leaves you to get the medicinal Brandy, put your feet up and enjoy !!

Happy 2009

Yes, 2009 barged in just after midnight, apparently a second late, still better late than never.

 So we can say "goodbye" to 2008 and "bring it on" to 2009. Incidentally, if your able to focus on this text, congratulations your hangover has almost gone, if not may I suggest lying down in a dark room for a bit longer !!

Happy New Year to friends, family, customers and anyone else we know.