hi

 

Iv not posted in a while, so quick update, I spoke and went to the job centre, they are happy to refer me to the black country chamber of commons I just have to wait on one decision but should know by the 3rd September :)

So in the meantime iv carried on with my arrangements for my portfolio.



 

 

hmmmm.... :)

 

so over the last week iv spent more than I can really afford on fresh and artificial flowers and vases etc.. iv also picked up a few unusual things to play and experiment with :)

I made this arrangement in a jewellery box :)

 

 

iv also picked up a pink cocktail glass, a bustier type shape bag, a round bowl, and couple other bits so watch this space.

With all the flowers iv been making bouquets and arrangements to show what I can do and make a portfolio. Iv run out of spare cash now though and I owe some back too! but its all worth it! Im in my element when sitting with my flowers, music in the background left with my own imagination and creativity :) Just a shame I don't have any customers to buy the arrangements iv been making :( its gutting that once im done they sit in the shed till they start wilting then end up in the bin, apart from the couple iv took to my nan at the cemetery.

 

Tomorrow I plan to start the ball rolling with looking into how to start my own business, I have to call the job centre and I will be researching how to write up a business plan!

 

 

here's a few more things iv made up in the last week

 

 

 

more pics

I have had a busy afternoon today, I went to a little flower shop (saw what not to do!) very expensive and poorly laid out with no prices on anything!

Anyway picked up a few stems, came home and made these beauties

Rustic country garden bouquet

 

simply white hand tied bouquet

flat bouquet

 

mixed hand tied bouquet

 

And my favourite 2

 

contemporary design including broccoli, cauliflower, spring onions carrots and black berries!!!! o and some podded peas :D

pretty little classic arrangement in a tea cup and saucer

 

should i go for it???

A friend of mine is in the process of opening her own hair salon after getting help and support from the princes trust.
Im thinking should I try too!?
The things that concern me are - deliveries, I don't drive and obviously need to stay in the shop anyway, would I afford to pay someone to deliver for me? I would also need a small van- costing more money.
Would I be able to cope during busy seasons? xmas, valentines day and mothers day as I would be the only florist.
Again not being able to drive would make it difficult to visit the warehouse, im sure many deliver but sometimes you just need to go and look for yourself.
I would also have to pay out for utilities, insurance, stock, waste collection it goes on and on!
this is the place that got me started on flowers, just a Saturday girl at what was called Broadway flowers then...

 

This shop is now vacant and I want it so bad!