Summer ?

It must be summer, we've had peonies for weeks , we also have lots of other gorgeous summer flowers.

Scented stocks

A beautiful rose called "Upper Secret"

Agapanthus

stunning cool blue Delphiniums, It makes you want to sit outside with a tall glass of fresh lemonade..... A double shot of Vodka in mine please !

HRH is in town

Yes you are correct, the person resplendent in pink in the back of that car is none other than "Her Madge the Queen"

 After a visit to the Heinz factory in Kitt Green, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, she was spirited away to her next appointment in Leigh. ..... Flanked by most of the Greater Manchester constabulary with a little help from  an armed swat team, MI5 and probably MI6 

Obviously she had heard about our lovely Orrell shop, filled with glorious fresh flowers and plants and had clearly instructed her driver to go to her next appointment via our lovely shop !!

We are certain that she asked Prince Philip to jot down our telephone number as they leaned forward to get a better view of the shop !!!  We are expecting the call any time soon !!!!

Unfortunately due to other obligations she was not able to pop in for a cuppa, We suspect that she had dined on "Baked Beans" for lunch and was probably feeling a bit full. 

As you will see from my "Drive-By Photo Shoot"  the Paparazzi have nothing to worry about I had better stick to the day job........ Oh...  the phone is ringing !!!!!!

Wild Wedding Posy

Well as you will see from the picture , not really wild , more a bit unruly !    Our lovely bride wanted something that looked a bit Vintage and  natural                                                                               

We used swathes of roses , including Sweet Akito, Avalanche, Vendella, and a gorgeous smokey pink rose called Hipnose.                                                                                                                                

We added some Thyme, Astilby and strands of ivy for that Wild look.                                                

It looked and  smelled wonderful and our lovely bride was delighted ...Good Times !

Pink Wedding Posy

A stunning wedding  posy with Sweet Avalanche roses, pale pink Calla lilies, Phylanopsis Orchids, Proteas and Viburnum to name but a few 

The gorgeous colours and tones in this  bouquet are a real treat, it almost looks good enough to eat !  ..... sorry I'm a bit peckish !!

Orrell Hit by Mini Heat Wave !

I know this fact to be true, not because the sun is shining, not because we have a selection of bedding plants, not even because people are wearing flip flops.

It is because Maria is down to one layer.... This normally only happens for a three week spell in August !  But here she is pictured without her jumper, fleece and red jacket... Wow it must be really HOT !

Easter

A few snaps from around the shop this easter weekend , Hope you all got something high in calories, carb content and full of fat, yes I do mean Chocolate !

I am munching on a square or two of cadburys as we speak,  ....well,  type actually.

Black & Ivory Wedding

The flower for Jim & Julie's Wedding where a pleasure to make. A small and intimate wedding with close friends and family, the theme was Black & Ivory,  the look was simple and elegant. 

In Julie's bouquet we used white Calla lilies, Avalanche roses, white m

ini Gerberas & Dendrobium Orchids, with s few black and ivory feathers and black chrystals. 

Julie wore a floor length black gown, with an Ivory sash, and she wanted  a long, elegant shower bouquet to complete the look.
A simple tied posy of Akito & Avalanche roses , with paper whites,  freesia, Stallion chrysanthemum and Dill.  
a simple and yet romantic bouquet, beautifully scented and timeless.

Finished with ivory voile ribbon and black pearl pin studs

Simple, yet stylish.

Easter eggs !

Being  a bunch of food fans, we are greatly looking forward to Easter and all those chocolate eggs, well actually, I prefer a good sturdy bar of chocolate, and its usually much easier to unwrap.  although a chunky gold box of Godiva chocolates would be even better. Anyway enough about chocolate, 

We have turned a little corner of the shop into an easter bunny's paradise !

Eggs in trees, spring bulbs, jugs with spring flowers and of course Chocolates,  although if your watching your wait, perhaps the flowers or spring bulbs would be a better option !!
Lets face it, Easter can't come soon enough, I just hope the easter bunny knows where to leave our chocolate, I have postponed my diet (again) in anticipation !!

Mothers Day at Hills florist (part 2)

Lots of lovely flowers all arranged and ready to be delivered to the lucky mum's of Orrell and Wigan. 

The shop was full of flora and fauna , all wrapped up and ready to go
Orange trees, sumptuous hand ties, vases and jugs filled with all kinds of scented and aromatic flowers and foliages.

Flowers galore 
Oh and not to mention a customers or two. !

Phew ! now where did I put that sticky bun and can of red bull ! 

Mothers Day at Hills florist

Early starts  and late finishes have been the order of the week. so when the first of three large deliveries arrived , we where already a bit bog eyed !

We couldn't wait to start arranging the oodles of gorgeous flowers that arrived. The Cool room was literally bulging , just enough room to slide in sideways.

Let the fun commence !

Mums The Word

Buying a mothers day gift for the woman who has it all ?  Then here is the answer to your prayers.

Calorie free, fat free, no artificial colours or preservatives, no batteries required, and no self assembly needed !! 

You don't even have to get up off the sofa, you can order the perfect mothers day gift on our website www.hillsflorist.co.uk

Once you have placed your order, sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that you have actually  remembered to send a gift this year !! ( Don't forget the card )

and since you wont need to be rushing around like a mad thing on mothering sunday morning, you can look forward to a long and well deserved lie in, unless that is your mum rings to say thank you at 8.30 in the morning !!!

Mothers Day Window

As I said in my last post , we have the sunniest spot in Orrell and today the sun shone beautifully, so we decided to stay in our present location after all.

To this end we decided to put a Mothers Day window in , well actually we did it a few days ago but I have only just uploaded the pictures.

We have gone for a cottage garden look, jugs, tins, candles and all manner of cottage garden flowers.

So a message to the lovely mums of Orrell, we hope you can find a little something you like, feel free to send in your little ones ( with a grown up)..... or large ones (on their own)  and we will help them choose something lovely for you 

Our mothers day range is now available to view and order in store and will be on our website from Thursday 

If your loved ones live far and wide why not email them this link www.hillsflorist.co.uk