Florist News

Hi I'm Sally, I'm 42 years old and will be opening my new florist down in sunny Worthing in August, I have 8 year old twin girls and a little madam who is 4 years old,(starting full time school in September) hence that's why I'm opening my shop . Busy looking for staff, shop fittings, wholesalers etc. Started in the trade as a Saturday girl when I was 14, went to college and took City and Guilds in floristy, then went to Gatwick and worked for 10 years for the airlines, then came back to floristry doing alot of private work, which I have been doing for the past 10 years, keeping my hand in. Mum will also be helping in shop, she's also a qualified florist and a flower demonstrator for NAFAS so she's very handy to have. If anyone knows of any good wholesalers down in this area I would be very grateful.

I moved to Canada last year from the uk..............I am looking to make contacts in the industry in Canada........as well as keeping in touch with things that are going on in the uk. I have been fortunate to be able to travel loads with my job. I started out in Birmingham.....moved to Dublin Ireland to work for the Fourseasons hotel, then got a job demostating in Austalia, then a job in London......where I thought I would stay. My hubands job was tranfered to Canada and here I am......starting a new. Anyone have any advise........

Hope to hear soon Vicki

Hello everyone, My name is Kate and I live in Dorset. I am keen to get started in floristry as it has long been an ambition of mine. I work full time as a nurse at present but am about to commence a floristry diploma in November. Ideally, I would like to buy an existing florists shop and have an experienced florist (or two), to help me along. Ambitious I know, but I am fairly creative and a fast learner. I love flowers and enjoy the pleasure they bring. Need a change in direction and I think floristry is the way for me. Having read the posts on this board, has shown me how much you all enjoy it too. I am sure there will be plenty of pitfalls along the way, but I am ready. I'm sure I will find all of your posts helpful and hope to pick some of your experienced brains along the way too! TTFN

Kate

hello

my name is bev i live in st helens ive been a florist for 17 years now worked in florists had my own shop now i teach floristry at halton college widnes.
still enjoy doing it and teaching it to others.

Hi Everyone

My name is Ian and I have been working in floral design for the past five years and I am now starting out on my own. Its great to have forum like this so we can pass on our experieinces.

I look forward to chating with you all soon!! Nice to be here

Regards to you all

Ian

Hello my name is Jaydeeh from SW London and I have been a florist since 2003 purely by chance. Since starting, I have worked in a number of shops and in September 2005 I opened from scratch a shop which I managed for somebody else who isn't a florist. I really enjoy floristry as it always present new challenges and it makes me even more creative.

I am now in the process of buying my own and in the next 3 weeks, I should have the keys in my hand as the proud new owner - I can't wait! I've already got a big wedding for up to 150 people lined up for September 2006 and I'm really excited about it as it will be held in a posh venue in the heart of Mayfair.

I shall let you know how I get on the first month of owning my flower shop & perhaps even include some photos from the wedding so watch this space and till then, have a good weekend! Be a happy bunchie!

Hi Jaydeeh, Good luck with your shop, I'm opening my new shop on 15th August so I know how you're feeling. Running around looking a suppliers and waiting for the stock to arrive. Good luck again, best wishes Sally

Im so envious of you !!! Well done and good luck!!!!

Bless you good luck with your venture.xx

Hi Sally.

I see the big day is tommorrow.

Good luck with everything.

As I asked in a previous mail, send us a few pikkies if you get the chance.


Hi Jaydeeh, congrats with the new venture.

Have you got an exact date for your opening ?

Hope all goes well over the next week or so for yourself as well.

Paul.