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Adding that “must-have” Floral Touch to your Festives Finishes
There is definitely a festive energy brewing as the holiday lights begin make their assent and begin brightening up our streets, cheerful adornments and ornaments welcome us home and the early spattering’s of snowfall powder the landscape. Here at The Lily Pad Florist, we believe that every home needs that special floral touch to add that final figurative cherry on top of our decorative mastery.
Floral Installations, A Wedding “Must Have”
Weddings in the past have focused on a more “practical” role for the flowers, being either centrepieces on tables, bouquets and buttonholes for the bridal party or Mass arrangements at the service… and that about covers it. As time has rolled on and with the rise of...
Blooming through the Gloom
As the unseasonably chilly and wet weather grips the United Kingdom this summer, it seems Mother Nature has decided to extend her winter stay. The days are filled with unpredictable weather changes – mainly cloudy skies, and incessant rain – it feels like the ‘gloom’...
Spring into Life, Love and Happily Ever After!
As we embrace the fresh beginnings that Spring brings, it’s a perfect time to count our blessings. Nature awakens with new life and many of our beloved couples choose to embark on their forever journeys together. What a wonderfully symbolic time to take that leap of faith side by side.
Happy New Year from The Lily Pad Florist, 2024 Feels Fuzzy
At The Lily Pad Florist, we’re making it our priority this year to help our community spread love. What better way than through flowers!
From Foliage to Fame: The evergreen life of the Christmas Wreath
Embrace the holiday spirit with a handmade Christmas wreath steeped in centuries-old traditions. Join our workshops or choose a crafted design to adorn your home with love and history.
The Autumnal Flower We Love, Dahlias in all their Delight.
Autumn has officially arrived. The days are noticeably colder, and the forest edges are beginning to boast their beautiful shades of ochres, reds, and terracotta. It’s a beautiful thing watching the season change – it’s rather symbolic of our state of minds. We feel...
How to Make Flowers Last Longer
There’s nothing like a freshly cut bouquet of flowers, but it’s always a disappointment when they start to wilt.
Follow these expert tips to help make your flowers last longer so you can keep enjoying them for as long as possible.