What makes flowers in a jar different….

We are a family run independent florist, based in Fleet, Hampshire…we pride ourselves on our customer service, our ethics, our continuing efforts to be sustainable and our attention to detail xx

Nearly twenty years ago, I decided to head back to college to study Floristry, I was already a qualified visual merchandiser, dressing the windows and interior of John Lewis Oxford Street, I absolutely loved the creativity of the role, the freedom to express myself and the knowledge that my creations were drawing customers into the store, so when I decided to study floristry, the similarities in both fields fuelled my creativity even further, for me, this feels like a vocation, to be able to bring such joy when delivering the bridal bouquet, to be able to help and advise our wonderful couples to have the Wedding day that they have dreamed of and the absolute privilege of creating farewell floral tributes , accompanying a loved one on their final journey xx

For me, as head designer, it has always been about the detailing, whether it is creating a floral garland for their beloved doggie (the ring bearer) or filling a venue with the most gorgeous flowers and foliage, every single element is lovingly put together from start to finish.

We personally select all the flowers and foliage from our amazing suppliers at Covent Garden Flower Market, being able to choose the most perfect seasonal flower at 4 0/clock in the morning is absolutely fantastic, the fragrance and atmosphere at the market is mesmerising and the knowledge from our suppliers is incredible.

So, this brings me to our new adventure, a few years ago I stepped away from all floristry foam, using only moss and wire to create funeral tributes, now I am excited to have our live plants being used at funerals and weddings, a design I thought of over five years ago… A Celebration of Life box, that can be filled with chosen plants, the box can also be personalised.. the brilliance of this design is that it has a removable base, this can be placed in their gardens and the roots will grow down into the earth, continuing the memory of a loved one or an ever lasting reminder of a couples magical day 🩶

And finally, the one element that has always been my reason to work hard, to be creative and to project love in my work, is my son Jamie Anthony Redmond, he has given me the courage and strength to build our business, he is my favourite human, he is my JAR in Flowers in a JAR……he is my everything and more xx

Thank you for reading ~

with love, flowers & plants

Katherine Connor xx

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