A start to the year

As 2024 rolls in, it technically marks the third year for my little business which I began in late summer 2022. I’m not sure where the time has gone, but it has been the best decision I’ve made and I still can’t believe I went for it. I’m not a writer, but a newsletter is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now and I thought it would be a great way to document each month and for me to look back on over time! <3

Anyone that has known me since I was little will know my dream job as a child was to be a florist. Both sets of my grandparents loved their gardens and I like to think that influenced me from a young age. Every time we brought my Grandma flowers in Cornwall, she would ask me to arrange them, and the happiness I felt from her, has always stayed with me… Then there is Art. Painting was always my thing at both primary school and secondary and if someone had told me at the time, ‘be an artist- it will be a great career move’ I honestly think I would have gone for it. As it happens, everything/everyone around me, (including my logical brain) told me that it wouldn’t be a sensible choice and that I should choose a creative degree that would lead to a career at the end of it. So began my Journey in to Interior Design- (a degree and 5 year career) And I honestly don’t regret it, I had some really great times, met so many amazing people and learnt SO much from it. I still dip my toe in it now and It’s been great to bring the skills I learnt in to my event floristry and also starting a business really! So that brings me to where I am now, a florist, an artist, a designer, a stylist and just a person who loves to be creative! There is obviously a lot more to the story and with having a business that is so reliant on social media and putting yourself out there- I do find it hard to not feel vulnerable.

So there probably won’t be masses of spiel from me going forward but I will keep it as visual and as light as possible! Anyway- A little bit about January and what I have been up to…:)

The first week of Jan was a very cold and dark start to the year. Very much contemplating getting a Lumie and would love to know if it’s worth it lol. None the less, it felt productive! I started the foundations for a flower patch at my brothers allotment- as well as planning for our garden. I had meetings, proposals, and paintings to create, a Christmas floral de-rig and in all a bit of a refresh/ tidy.

The middle couple of weeks were also spent painting, planning, writing proposals, talking flowers and illustrating table plans. I bought myself a new planner which has been great and I definitely recommend getting one! Something that visually suits you and that you feel inspired to write in and use everyday!

The end of January was spent in the mountains for a week with my family Skiing. It was a really really lovely break and a good time to get away and spend time with everyone before the busyness ahead!

I have added some picture highlights of the month!

Thank you so much for reading and I will check back in, for the February update!

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