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Unleash Your Creativity at Our Floral Design Workshop
Flowers have a unique way of brightening any space and lifting spirits. But arranging them beautifully takes skill and creativity. If you have ever admired a stunning bouquet and wondered how to create one yourself, our floral design workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn and express your artistic side. Whether you want to decorate your home, prepare gifts, or even start a new hobby, this workshop will guide you step-by-step through the art of floral design. You wil
stormyemin
6 days ago3 min read


🎃 This Week at The Blackberry Jack
This week’s display is a celebration of autumn colour and a hint of Halloween mischief — golden roses, fiery calla lilies, deep red kangaroo paw, and rich violet Aconitum (Monk’s Hood) gathered in a hand-carved pumpkin. 🍂 The soft red stems of kangaroo paw add their velvety charm — almost like tiny creatures reaching up through the flowers — while the Monk’s Hood brings a touch of mystery. Historically, this striking bloom earned its name from the hooded robes of monks… an
stormyemin
Oct 281 min read


Autumn Butterflies – Bringing Colour and Comfort Indoors
There’s something about autumn light that makes colours feel deeper — softer but somehow stronger too. This week’s pub design was all about celebrating that balance: bold tones, gentle textures, and the quiet joy of transformation that this season brings. I used physalis (Chinese lanterns) for their fiery orange glow — they rise up through the design like little lanterns in the dusk — balanced with rich garden roses, white gerberas, and soft eucalyptus for grounding greenery.
stormyemin
Oct 211 min read


A Joyful Home Workshop in Radlett
There’s something special about bringing the Hip Poppy experience right to someone’s home. Last Friday, I had the pleasure of hosting a private hand-tied bouquet workshop in Radlett. The kitchen was filled with laughter, fresh flowers, and that wonderful moment when everyone realises they’ve created something truly beautiful with their own hands. We worked with seasonal blooms in soft creams, blues, lilacs, and greens — and by the end, two stunning bouquets were ready to take
stormyemin
Oct 131 min read


🍁 Autumn’s Colours, My Favourite Season 🍁
There’s just something about this time of year — those deep reds, burnt oranges and rich greens. The way the leaves turn and the air...
stormyemin
Oct 71 min read


Pumpkin Carving Workshop at The Blackberry Jack – Book Now to Avoid Disappointment!
Get ready to carve, create, and get cosy this spooky season! We’re teaming up with The Blackberry Jack, St Albans for a Pumpkin Carving...
stormyemin
Oct 71 min read


Autumn Pub Flowers at The Blackberry Jack, St Albans 🍂
This week’s pub flowers for The Blackberry Jack are a celebration of autumn colour and soulful design — created to lift the room and...
stormyemin
Oct 71 min read


Hand-Tied Bouquet – Fresh, Vibrant & Soulful Flowers from St Albans
Hand-Tied Bouquet – Fresh, Vibrant & Soulful Flowers from St Albans There’s something truly special about a hand-tied bouquet – the way...
stormyemin
Sep 192 min read


Pumpkin Carving Workshops at Blackberry Jack 🎃🍂✨
We’re so excited to bring something a little different to Blackberry Jack this autumn — Pumpkin Carving Workshops with a floral twist!...
stormyemin
Sep 181 min read


🌺 This Week’s Flowers at Blackberry Jack 🌺
How gorgeous are these colours? This week’s flowers at Blackberry Jack are full of bold pinks and fiery oranges, wrapped in a splash of...
stormyemin
Sep 181 min read


This Week’s Flowers at Blackberry Jack in St Albans ✨🌿
This Week’s Flowers at Blackberry Jack ✨🌿 This week at Blackberry Jack in St Albans, we wanted the flowers to bring a real pop of warmth...
stormyemin
Sep 111 min read


A Gentle Offering
Some arrangements are more than flowers — they are messages we cannot always find the words for. Recently, I created a sympathy tribute I...
stormyemin
Sep 81 min read


A New Baby Girl, Celebrated in Colour
When we think of flowers for a new baby girl, we often picture delicate pastels — soft pinks and gentle whites. But every child is...
stormyemin
Sep 31 min read


Back to School, Back to Flowers at The Blackberry Jack 🌺🍂
This Week’s Flowers in The Blackberry Jack 🌺🍂 Back to school, back to flowers! Each week I create a new arrangement for The Blackberry...
stormyemin
Sep 21 min read


🌈 Thank You — and We’re Not Done Yet!
A huge thank you for all the love and support this week — the response to the rainbow roses and teacher arrangements has been amazing,...
stormyemin
Jul 171 min read


🌈 Teacher’s Rainbow Rose Arrangement
🌈 Teacher’s Rainbow Rose Arrangement – Bursting with Colour and Gratitude Saying thank you to a teacher shouldn’t be boring – and...
stormyemin
Jul 171 min read


The Vanda Orchid x x x
🌸 Sunday Vibes at Hip Poppy: And My all time Fav! 🌸 There’s something special about a Sunday, isn’t there? A moment to pause, exhale,...
stormyemin
Jul 132 min read


🌸 Flower of the Week: Lisianthus
The underrated beauty that holds everything together. If you’ve ever received flowers from Hip Poppy, chances are Lisianthus was in there...
stormyemin
Jul 81 min read


🌸 Hey my lovely petals — Happy Monday! Rainbow Roses, coming soon!
Feels so good to be back posting again — have you missed us?! Where did June go?! And somehow we’re already a week into July — wow....
stormyemin
Jul 71 min read


The Peonies Are In — And They’re Camera Shy
There’s something about peonies. They don’t just bloom — they unfold . Like a slow exhale after holding your breath too long. Delicate,...
stormyemin
Jun 201 min read
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