Saturday, 9 February 2013

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Traditional Hogarth Curve Design

A Traditional "S" shaped design showing off those lovely curves!
 
 



 

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Nafas Demonstrations

Less than a week until my first official Nafas Demo...almost there with the equipment..lovely box stand made by Dad (thanks Pops) 
and I am hoping for a break in the weather so I can finish painting my flower boxes. 
 
The weather is not helping the foliage collecting nor the foliage itself.. fingers crossed for a mild weekend x
 
 

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

New Blog address

Just to let you all know that as of 1st February by Blog Address will change from wwwpetalsfloraldesigns.blogspot.co.uk      to      wwwjosmithdesign.blogspot.co.uk

Many Thanks
Jo

The Snowdrop

The Snowdrop is the first sign of new life and in the Language of Flowers has a meaning of Hope and Consolation.
It is a sign that the winter is fading away and the hope that Spring is around the corner and will soon be with us.......
 
"I have come to calm your fears; to console you in the absence of bright days and to reassure you of their return"
 
The Victorians would give a gift in the shape of a Snowdrop to a friend
who had suffered a loss...to give them hope and consolation.....

The meaning of flowers was a popular Victorian way to show your feelings and send messages



 

About Me

Hi, I have for many years been passionate about flowers and year on year this passion grows ever stronger. I qualified as a gardener in 2002 and this lead me into the fabulous world of flowers and flower arranging. I have gained many certificates in floral design, I'm a qualified florist, have a certificate in teaching and am a NAFAS Member and Tutor of the North Midlands Area and member of the Teachers Association. I am currently a learning tutor at Grimsby College teaching hobby courses and Btech Level 2