Hip Poppy on Sugar Kayne Radio: Talking Flowers, Memories and the Stories Behind Every Bouquet This weekend, Hip Poppy is heading to the airwaves. On Sunday between 12–2pm, I’ll be chatting with Richa Kay on Sugar Kayne Radio about flowers, what to buy, what not to buy, and some of the most memorable requests I’ve ever had as a florist. And honestly, flowers are never just flowers. They are the things people send when they don’t know what to say. They are the colour in the room when someone...

Some flowers are made for joy. Some are made for celebration. And some are created for the moments when words feel too small. This bespoke celebration of life arrangement was designed with love, memory and Scottish heritage in mind. The brief was for something soft, beautiful and meaningful, with pink and white roses and a country tartan ribbon as a personal touch. When someone we love passes away, flowers can become more than a gesture. They become a language of their own — a way of saying...

At Hip Poppy, creating funeral flowers is one of the most meaningful parts of what we do. Every tribute tells a story. It reflects love, memories, and the unique personality of someone who meant the world to their family and friends. Recently, I had the honour of creating a special floral tributes in memory of Mel, the much-loved father of one of my closest friends. Mel Flowers That Speak When Words Are Hard to Find Designing funeral flowers is about far more than arranging blooms. It is...