A new trend has got florists in Cardiff, florists in Swansea and florists in the rest of Wales excited after a host of budding flower fanatics from all over the UK hit the headlines with some rather unusual floral centrepieces.
The idea of bringing together beautiful flowers to create beautiful dresses would have been scoffed at for being totally unrealistic a few years ago, but the recent exploits of the likes of Charlotte Baker, Janet Hodgson and Vicky Rymell show just what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and a lot of time and effort.
This trio of Interflora florists are pushing the boundaries of floral design to the limit and are the talk of the flower industry as a whole.
In widening the appeal offlowers Bridgend residents and those throughout the country may send to that special somebody for a birthday or joyous occasion, Baker, Hodgson and Rymell are generating plenty of interest and media attention, which is hoped will have a knock-on effect for flower businesses on every high street.
Baker and Rymell, who work together at Coventry’s Hubbards Florist, shot to floral fame earlier this year at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park when they won the birthday shop window competition thanks to a very fetching hat containing all sorts of vibrant blues, purples and yellows.
Baker said of her success in the Coventry Telegraph: “It was brilliant to win. We chose the theme because we like all the colours and we only had a few months to prepare.
“I love competing because it gives me a real buzz as well as the chance to really develop my skills and experience.”
Hodgson, meanwhile, unveiled a dress made up of hanging amaranthus, germini, hydrangeas, roses and orchids at an event to commemorate the first year that The Rock shopping mall in Bury has been open.
It was decided that a floral theme would be used to celebrate The Rock’s first anniversary and Hodgson proved she was more than up for the challenge of creating a stunning outfit, complete with a huge frame to support the weight of the flowers.
“We had to reinforce it with tent poles and chicken wire – it was like we were on Blue Peter!” said Hodgson on the Interflora blog.
“I have to admit that when I first saw it on the model it looked so fabulous that I cried! It was a very proud moment for me. It was such fun!”A new trend has got florists in Cardiff, florists in Swansea and florists in the rest of Wales excited after a host of budding flower fanatics from all over the UK hit the headlines with some rather unusual floral centrepieces.
The idea of bringing together beautiful flowers to create beautiful dresses would have been scoffed at for being totally unrealistic a few years ago, but the recent exploits of the likes of Charlotte Baker, Janet Hodgson and Vicky Rymell show just what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and a lot of time and effort.
This trio of Interflora florists are pushing the boundaries of floral design to the limit and are the talk of the flower industry as a whole.
In widening the appeal of flowers Bridgend residents and those throughout the country may send to that special somebody for a birthday or joyous occasion, Baker, Hodgson and Rymell are generating plenty of interest and media attention, which is hoped will have a knock-on effect for flower businesses on every high street.
Baker and Rymell, who work together at Coventry’s Hubbards Florist, shot to floral fame earlier this year at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park when they won the birthday shop window competition thanks to a very fetching hat containing all sorts of vibrant blues, purples and yellows.
Baker said of her success in the Coventry Telegraph: “It was brilliant to win. We chose the theme because we like all the colours and we only had a few months to prepare.
“I love competing because it gives me a real buzz as well as the chance to really develop my skills and experience.”
Hodgson, meanwhile, unveiled a dress made up of hanging amaranthus, germini, hydrangeas, roses and orchids at an event to commemorate the first year that The Rock shopping mall in Bury has been open.
It was decided that a floral theme would be used to celebrate The Rock’s first anniversary and Hodgson proved she was more than up for the challenge of creating a stunning outfit, complete with a huge frame to support the weight of the flowers.
“We had to reinforce it with tent poles and chicken wire – it was like we were on Blue Peter!” said Hodgson on the Interflora blog.
“I have to admit that when I first saw it on the model it looked so fabulous that I cried! It was a very proud moment for me. It was such fun!”