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Julie's Florabiography This is my floral designs page of all my own work. I can also produce arrangements on request for most occasions

Yesterday evening I demonstrated to Pontypool Floral ArtAs this demonstration is coming to an end, I’m able to share a g...
08/10/2026

Yesterday evening I demonstrated to Pontypool Floral Art

As this demonstration is coming to an end, I’m able to share a glimpse of the stage as a whole without spoiling the finished result for future clubs.
What started life as designs based on colour theory has evolved into something more, allowing the plant material to dictate the colour schemes, breaking the 'rules' of the original idea.

Malvern Autumn Show 2026Part two (because there never is just one)Line Dancing, a parallel - SecondThe rhythm of paralle...
28/09/2026

Malvern Autumn Show 2026
Part two (because there never is just one)

Line Dancing, a parallel - Second

The rhythm of parallel lines with subtle manipulation was the starting point for this piece. Starting with my boldest materials to create the outline, then adding extra height and interest with the Equisetum stems. These have a wire inside them to manipulate and hold the zigzags to change the direction of the line providing rhythm to the design.
The mechanics here are plastic grids, sold flat pack and slotted together inside the wooden boxes, providing support to the stems.

Malvern Autumn Show 2026Part oneOde to Autumn, a pedestal - GOLDAs the schedule stated that British grown plant material...
27/09/2026

Malvern Autumn Show 2026
Part one

Ode to Autumn, a pedestal - GOLD

As the schedule stated that British grown plant material should predominate I went down the route of classic autumnal colours with a harvest theme. The pumpkins and gourds along with the colours of the urn were my starting point, echoing and contrasting them in the rest of the plant material.
Being a RHS show the use of floral foam is prohibited, therefore the whole design, including the pumpkins are in wire mesh.

Yesterday I had the privilege of a demonstration close to home at Gloucester Flower Arrangement Society.Here is one of m...
03/09/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of a demonstration close to home at Gloucester Flower Arrangement Society.
Here is one of my designs from the afternoon

Area Day 2026Part twoTime to Shine, an imposed class - 1stAccording to the competitions manual an imposed is a class in ...
20/08/2026

Area Day 2026
Part two

Time to Shine, an imposed class - 1st

According to the competitions manual an imposed is a class in which all the components (unknown to the competitor) are provided by the organisers.
Otherwise known as going in blind and making it up as you go along.

Given the size of the terracotta pot I started with the most dominant materials: the Sunflowers, Gladioli and Hosta leaves to start an outline, filling in with the other materials. I curled and added the wire to echo the colour of the Gladioli and give a sense of rhythm, and the loops to give some enclosed space and lighten the design.

Area Day 2026Part oneAl fresco, a pedestal - SecondAl fresco translates from Italian to ‘in the cool air’ and so was the...
20/08/2026

Area Day 2026
Part one

Al fresco, a pedestal - Second

Al fresco translates from Italian to ‘in the cool air’ and so was the basis of this design. Using Sunflowers that are a major agricultural crop in Italy, as well as Gentiana and Poppy seed heads that are native to the highlands. Of course adding lemons and Rosemary to strengthen this interpretation.
In Italian slang al fresco can also translate to ‘in prison’ because old stone cells were famously cold and drafty. So my stone effect urn and plinth represent this part of the interpretation. The use of the grey foliage echoes this colour while providing a backdrop for the focal flowers to shine.

My busy week wasn’t over just yet. This afternoon I demonstrated to Newport Flower Club.These are a couple of the pieces...
02/07/2026

My busy week wasn’t over just yet.
This afternoon I demonstrated to Newport Flower Club.
These are a couple of the pieces from the afternoon

As of yesterday, I’m pleased to say that I’m now a qualified Area demonstrator as part of the Three Counties and South W...
29/06/2026

As of yesterday, I’m pleased to say that I’m now a qualified Area demonstrator as part of the Three Counties and South Wales Area of NAFAS.
From starting training 6 months ago in the snow to finishing in a heatwave it's been a challenge to say the least. These are my two designs from the test, a demonstration with the title ‘Revolutionary'.
Thank you to those wished me well along the way, it really means a lot.

Here's to the start of my next adventure

The best birthday present I could have wished for

Hope to see you at a flower club soon

Yesterday I had the privilege of a second demonstration ‘up north’, this time at Shrewsbury Flower ClubThank you to my a...
29/05/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of a second demonstration ‘up north’, this time at Shrewsbury Flower Club
Thank you to my adoptive flower Mum Sionedd Hughes for inviting me to share the stage and work along side you. Even if my working methods scare you.
Below are a couple of photos of both of our designs from the evening

On Wednesday I travelled to the Mercia & North Wales area of NAFAS to West Shropshire Flower Club Below is one of my des...
29/05/2026

On Wednesday I travelled to the Mercia & North Wales area of NAFAS to West Shropshire Flower Club
Below is one of my designs from the evening

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