16 Fabulous Finds to Decorate your Home this Christmas!

Here at Ice the Cake we are counting down Christmas by showing you some of our fabulous suppliers. Today we have some lovely ways in which you can decorate your house with flowers and alternative displays.

Signature Flowers by Emma 

Signature Flowers by Emma

Signature Flowers by Emma

Elizabeth Cross Flowers

Elizabeth Cross Flowers

Big Furry Cat Company

Becky at Blossomking

Becky at Blossomking

Becky at Blossomking

Becky at Blossomking

Becky at Blossomking 

Becky at Blossomking

Supplier Credits;

Elizabeth Cross

Signature Flowers by Emma

Big Furry Cat Designs

Blossom King

Remember that you can find all these suppliers via the Ice the Cake Website Directory!

Christmas Treats for 19th December - Signature Flowers

Who are Signature Flowers?

Signature Flowers was established when I began my Level 4 Floristry training in September 2010 and my specialism is bespoke wedding flowers in Bucks.
Prior to this I had experience working in two very different shops where I learnt a lot.  I have been lucky enough to learn from some great tutors and have seen a lot of European designers as well, which is great for inspiration.

Where are you based?

I am a studio based florist in Quainton, however am very flexible when it comes to meeting clients and am happy to meet somewhere more convinient to them.  All bridal consultations are by appointment so we are not disturbed and the focus is entirely on the couple's special day.

What types of flowers do you create?

Nothing is unacheivable - any picture or design can be replicated or you can have something designed especially for you, whether simple but stunning or bright and eccentric Signature Flowers will and can create your dream flowers.

What is your greatest achievement?

My greatest acheivment is completing my ICSF Level 4 certificate in Floristry at the age of 22.  I am now studying for a Master Diploma in Professional Floristry.

What do you have available for Christmas?

For Christmas we have stunning table designs, gift bouquets, wreaths, garlands, swags and accesories all freshly made to order.  For Christmas weddings beautiful bouquets can be made with soft and warm wool, or pussy willow handles. Perhaps if you dare to be different even a floral decorated muff or cape.  We can organise gift deliveries nationwide, via iFlorist and we deliver locally within a 15 mile radius of Quainton.

How can people contact you?
People can get in touch with Signature Flowers by:
Visit us at: www.signature-flowers.co.uk Like us on Facebook: Signature Flowers by Emma Newman Follow us on twitter: SignatureEmma Call us on: 07894 283255 Email us at: emma@signature-flowers.co.uk

What is the best thing about Christmas?
Amarilyis flowers, the smell of holly and cinamon, seeing family and friends and evenings around the fire with nice wine!

Christmas Treats for 14th December - Budd's

Who is Budd's?

Budd's is run by Nikki Budd who is passionate about flowers, from floristry to horticulture. Nikki has always been interested in art and crafts but developed a keen interest in gardening which lead to a foundation course in floristry following time at home, through to enrolment at the internationally renowned Capel Manor College in London. The only floristry school to be awarded the CoVE status and become a Centre of Vocational Excellence for Floristry and Business Enterprise. They are the only provider in England to achieve such recognition.
 

After gaining the MRF (Modern Retail Floristry) City & Guilds Level 1 and 2, Nikki  relocated from London to Oxfordshire in 2007 and continued to study at  Capel Manor College to gain the ANC (Advanced National Certificate) City & Guilds level 3 in floristry with Distinctions. During this time she also worked for an experienced florist in the Oxford area.

Nikki has a strong artistic flair which enables her to produce designs to suit all requirements, from the most intricate of buttonholes to the full scale decor required in large venues such as the many beautiful and historic buildings of Oxfordshire.

Where are you based?
I have a workshop in North Leigh just outside Witney although every effort is being put into finding the right premises in the right location to expand the business, so needed.

What is your greatest achievement?
Completing an event for a large London Bank in the summer and gaining another prestigious booking for early December.

What items do you have available for Christmas?
Table decorations, wreaths, bird feeders (my own design and very popular last year), arrangements for gifts, candle arrangements, baskets etc

 

How can people contact you?
Via my website www.buddsfloral.co.uk, info@buddsfloral.co.uk or tel: 07828630954,

What do you love about Christmas?
I love Christmas time being home with my Husband and children (and the cats), visiting family in Hampshire, my Nan whose 94. Three family birthdays Christmas week too so all good fun!!

A note from Nikki...

I am passionate about what I do and am lucky to be able to work with such a lovely product.