16/05/2026
It was lovely to fill this beautiful vase at Berwick church for today’s wedding. The vase was made by one of the congregation and looks just perfect on the pedestal in the church. And it’s the most beautiful church, painted by the Bloomsbury group with flowers, pastoral and local harvest scenes sitting gracefully amongst the religious elements. Scroll to end to see.
Growing up in Lewes, it was also the focus of many a childhood walk for me - my parents thinking walk, church and culture rolled into one. My teen self likely said meh to all 3, but now I appreciate its beauty and had a lovely peaceful time making this, listening to the birds and waiting for everyone to arrive.
I wanted it all to be as seasonal and natural as possible, as if picked in a nearby walled garden and country lane - featuring beech, peonies, lupins, foxgloves, trailing sweet peas, honesty, orlaya and alliums. Just loving the May flowers this year!