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Statement Spring flowers to add character to your floral designs Apr 03, 2026

Image: A Spring Tablescape from Flower Class


Ah, spring. That golden moment when the world stretches, unfurls, and bursts into bloom. It’s the season of fresh starts, crisp mornings, and a floral bounty that feels impossibly fleeting, here today, gone tomorrow.
And as florists, isn’t that exactly...

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Curating Your Authentic Style Mar 20, 2026

Image: Coffee & Cream


There comes a point, I think, in every creative journey when you begin to realise that what you're doing is not simply arranging flowers... you're building something far more substantial than that. You're shaping a way of seeing, a way of choosing, a way of composing, and ul...

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Joseph X Institute of Flowers Feb 23, 2026

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with the Institute of Flowers in Ireland.

This is something we've been working on for a few months and over the next few years, I'll be working with IOF to deliver a programme of education designed to support florists across Ireland, both ...

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A Bouquet of Blues: A Free Lesson from Flower Class Feb 13, 2026

Image - A Bouquet of Blues


As we move through late winter and into early spring, I often find myself craving designs that feel thoughtful, calm and quietly expressive. Work that responds to the season as it is, rather than forcing something louder or more obvious.

A Bouquet of Blues sits very mu...

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Announcing A New Chapter for Flower Class Jan 22, 2026

Video - The Flower Class Preview


Today is a very special moment for Flower Class.
And for you.

The Flower Class membership has always been about ongoing support and meaningful growth.
A place to deepen your skills, refine your craft, and build a floral business that feels aligned, confident, and...

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Welcome in 2026 with a Free Flower Class Lesson Jan 05, 2026

Image - Cavolo Nero for Dinner, A Free Flower Class Lesson


If you’re up for something a little bit interesting, a little bit creative, and quietly confident, we’ve got a free tutorial we think you’ll enjoy.


Cavolo Nero for Dinner is a free floral design lesson taken directly from the Flower Cl...

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Introducing Everyday Elevated; A New Masterclass for Florists Nov 21, 2025

Image - The Still Life from Everyday Elevated


 The brand new Masterclass, Everyday Elevated is here

Over the years, watching designers work in studios, at workshops, during events, and in the quiet rhythm of their own practice, one thing has become overwhelmingly clear:

It’s the everyday design...

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Breathing New Life into the Everyday Nov 14, 2025

Image - A Basket of Joy from Flower Class


If I had a pound for every basket or hatbox I’ve made, I’d have retired somewhere warm by now.  They’re dependable, they sell well, and they’re part of most florists’ weekly rhythm.
But here’s the thing I’ve noticed after years at the bench:

Just because...

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Sustainability and the Everyday Florist Nov 06, 2025

Image - from Everyday Elevated


The word sustainability gets used a lot in floristry these days. You hear it everywhere, in conversations about mechanics, sourcing, packaging, marketing, and social media.  And while all of those things matter, I think there’s a bigger conversation we need to have ...

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Ever wish someone would write all your emails for you so that you can get back to the things you love ...  LIKE FLOWERS?

Let me lighten your workload with this free collection of five essential email templates designed to help you efficiently tackle some of the most common - AND time consuming administrative tasks us floral designers get distracted by. In this helpful guide, I share with you the exact email templates I use within my own business to communicate professionally, keep my busy days better organised and claim back my precious time for a life filled with greater balance and ease.

Download five essential email templates for :

How To Apply For Freelance Work
How To Build Connections And Relationships
How To Book The Bride
How To Send A Winning Proposal
How To Keep The Door Open