This week I had the pleasure of creating a special floral arrangement that was delivered to the iconic The Dorchester. Designing flowers for such a beautiful setting is always exciting. For this arrangement I focused on soft, romantic tones and natural textures, creating a design that felt elegant and full of movement. At Hip Poppy Floristry, every arrangement is created by hand in my St Albans workshop. I love sharing a little of the process behind the scenes — from preparing the flowers and...

Running a florist business means no two days are ever the same. This week at Hip Poppy has been full of flowers, plant installations and exciting new opportunities. I’ve been working on our plant installation at The Blackberry Jack, delivering birthday flowers to residents at The Orchard Nursing Home and preparing a large bouquet that will be heading to The Dorchester. Plant Installation at The Blackberry Jack This week I installed a new selection of plants at The Blackberry Jack. The aim was...

There’s something quietly magical about being up before the world fully wakes. This week at Hip Poppy started before 6am — coffee in hand, dressed and ready, waiting for a flower delivery while the studio slowly filled with morning light. These early starts are one of my favourite parts of running a florist business. It’s the moment before creativity begins, when everything feels full of possibility. Our workshop is finally coming to life, and seeing it evolve into a real working creative...