Perfect for a Spring wedding!

Just spotted in Skipton - Christ Church with its very own bio-degradable confetti!

New!

We are working on a range of dried and permanent flower displays. As well as selling our designs in Handpicked Hall in Skipton we take commissions for homes, restaurants, pubs, offices, reception areas  - in fact anywhere which will benefit from an attractive, long lasting floral display.

 

 

We design country style or contemporary dried flower arrangements and wall decorations in our containers or your own.

 

 
 



We use the most lifelike seasonal flowers for our country garden or exotic permanent displays so that it's hard to tell they're not real!

 

More designs coming soon!

 

Seaonal flowers

Next in our seasonal flower review are:-

Ranunculus



These beautiful flowers look like miniature Peonies, and their shape with hundreds of tissue-thin delicate petals make a lovely seasonal alternative to roses.  Their size varies greatly from approximately 2cm to 7cm in diameter making them very versatile for using in everything from head-dresses to arrangements.  Surprisingly long lasting they are ideal to use in bouquets as well as smaller displays such as table arrangements.
Ranunculus come in a wide range of colours from pastel pinks, peaches and creams to vibrant orange, bright red, golden yellow and dark burgundy.  Their main season is January to April.

Tip: These are thirsty flowers, but display in only a couple of inches of water and top up regularly as the soft stems are prone to rotting in deep water.

Seasonal flowers

Over the next 12 months we'll bring you the best of the seasons' flowers, telling you about their availability, colour range, how they are best used and tips you may find helpful.

It might seem as though we're in the depths of winter and January always seems to be a dull month, but if you're planning a wedding or event in January do not despair!  Spring has already sprung for florists and there is a beautiful array of spring flowers in pastels, brights and whites.

Tulips

Tulips are the most popular spring cut flower, and what a choice!  They come in single or double forms, frilled, parrot, two-tone, striped, pointed, cup shaped and in every colour (except blue) from white and blush pink through to deep, dark purple. 
Although they are increasingly available from the autumn until early summer, tulips are at their best for quality, availability and price between January and April.
In bouquets tulips work well on their own in a single colour, or mixed shades of the same shape.  Equally they mix effectively with other spring flowers such as hyacinths, lilac and Ranunculus.
As tulips have attractive leaves and stems they display well in glass vases and make a striking table centre when used en masse.  Using the fact that they grow and bend they are also effective in creative, entwined designs.

Tip:  Tulips continue to grow in water, sometimes by as much as 4", which needs to be considered when combining them in a display with other flowers.

Extra Christmas Workshops

As well as the workshops at our studio, I'm pleased to announce that we are running two additional ones.

On Tuesday 3rd December we will be holding a Christmas Door Decoration workshop at the delightful Newton Grange near Gargrave.   You will create a fresh decoration using winter foliages, fruits, berries etc and Rachael will provide refreshments including her delicious home baking.  This workshop is an evening session from 6.30 - 8.45pm for those of you who can't make it in the day.

On Wednesday 4th December we have another Christmas Door Decoration workshop at Cobbles and Clay in Haworth.  Home baking will be provided here also :-) by Jill and her staff.  This workshop starts at 1.00pm so you may well find time to browse round picturesque Haworth and do some Christmas shopping - Daisy Days next door have some lovely gifts.

Both workshops are £30.00.  All materials are provided, just bring some secateurs or floristry scissors if you have them (we do have spares if not), and a pinny if you wish.

Payment is due no later than one week in advance.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to come to any of the workshops as places are limited,  07930 404751 or erica@ericaberryflowers.co.uk.

 

Christmas Workshops

We are now taking bookings for our Christmas workshops.  No experience is necessary as you will be given all the help you need to take home a decoration that you'll be proud of!  Workshops are relaxed and friendly so come with a friend and have a fun afternoon before your Christmas preparations leave you with no time for yourself.

Tuesday 19th November                           Festive Tables

Tuesday 10th December                           Christmas Door Decoration *

The above workshops take place at our studio at The Old Chapel, 47 Parkwood Street, Keighley, BD21 4QB and are at the special introductory price of £30.00 each.
The price includes all fresh materials, containers, accessories and light refreshments.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.15pm
To book, or if you have any questions please ring Erica on 07930 404751. Places are limited so do book early to avoid disappointment.



* The Christmas door decoration could be a traditional or contemporary door wreath, a star or a heart design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding Fair at The Coniston Hotel

Last Sunday saw us at the wedding fair at The Coniston Hotel, organised by The Craven Herald.  We always enjoy it there, the staff are friendly and helpful and look after the exhibitors very well, providing us with breakfast, lunch and drinks (tea and coffee that is!).
Flowers with a vintage theme continue to be very popular and we love all those soft shades and gorgeous roses, but......we thought it would be a good idea to create some designs for those brides who prefer brighter, bolder flowers and colours.


These green centred sunflowers look really fresh and zingy, and make a change from the more usual black centres ones.  Seeing these at the flower market was the starting point for these designs.


 

Tall arrangements always add the 'wow' factor when entering the room, and don't make conversation across the table difficult.