Well...can you believe it....2011 already?? There must be some greater force out there that is speeding up time?
We would like to thank everyone for all their custom and support during 2010. The recession wasn't easy on anyone and we are ever so great full to those who continued to order flowers, buy flowers etc from us during this period.
2010 was an eventful year for us here. We had our largest wedding season since we opened, we gave the shop a face lift outside and redecorated inside, Amanda qualified for The RHS Chelsea flower Show, She won 6 pices of silverware at the Caithness County Show, Amanda also received two bronze awards in the International Designer of the year competition run by Fusion Flower Magazines.
2011 looks set to be even busier with shop work, weddings, Chelsea, Fusion flowers competition, teaching, project work and hopefully some courses as well, to as always, keep us up to date on all the latest techniques used in the flower world.
Our first big event of this year however, is Amanda's sisters wedding at the end of this month. We are so excited about getting to create some amazing floral designs for Tanya...we'll get some pictures up as soon as the big day has passed!
Yup - we are most definitely looking forward to 2011 and we hope that you'll enjoy it all with us
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Christmas Deliveries.
We're dreaming....of a not so white Christmas here at Amanda's. As much as wakening up Christmas morning surrounded by the cold white stuff is fantastic, we'd like it to disappear so we have clear roads for our deliveries.
We hope that you will understand that we will do everything we possibly can to ensure that your flowers arrive on the day of your choice.
We would just like to say however, that if the weather looks to break again we will deliver orders earlier to ensure that every one gets their flowers before Christmas.
Orders are still being taken for all orders whether they are local deliveries, Caithness Deliveries and National Deliveries. International deliveries are dependant on where they are going to now, so just give us a ring and we will organise those gorgeous christmas gifts for you.
We hope that you will understand that we will do everything we possibly can to ensure that your flowers arrive on the day of your choice.
We would just like to say however, that if the weather looks to break again we will deliver orders earlier to ensure that every one gets their flowers before Christmas.
Orders are still being taken for all orders whether they are local deliveries, Caithness Deliveries and National Deliveries. International deliveries are dependant on where they are going to now, so just give us a ring and we will organise those gorgeous christmas gifts for you.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Remembering your loved ones this Christmas.
We all have people dear to us who are no longer with us. We remember them always but especially at this time of year.
We were asked by our customers to create different designs for the cemetery this year. Not only items that are unusual, bright and colourful but also made from fresh material that will last the winter weather.
Traditional holly wreaths are as usual, available for collection, ordering and also delivering if braving the snow is a little to much for you. Gorgeous holly on a mossed based.
Favourites also include holly sprays and holly posies as there are many people who would rather stay away from wreaths.
But lets go modern! Lets go a bit more funky and in your face!! Bright blue holly wreaths? Bright pink holly wreaths.... We wouldn't go that far would we? Off course we would!! A wide range of colours are available for colouring the wreath and also for the decoration.
Want to go different but not so in your face? What about our holly stockings? Also available in a choice of different colours. It's a modern twist on a traditional christmas icon.
We were asked by our customers to create different designs for the cemetery this year. Not only items that are unusual, bright and colourful but also made from fresh material that will last the winter weather.
Traditional holly wreaths are as usual, available for collection, ordering and also delivering if braving the snow is a little to much for you. Gorgeous holly on a mossed based.
Favourites also include holly sprays and holly posies as there are many people who would rather stay away from wreaths.
But lets go modern! Lets go a bit more funky and in your face!! Bright blue holly wreaths? Bright pink holly wreaths.... We wouldn't go that far would we? Off course we would!! A wide range of colours are available for colouring the wreath and also for the decoration.
Want to go different but not so in your face? What about our holly stockings? Also available in a choice of different colours. It's a modern twist on a traditional christmas icon.
Snow Joke!!
Christmas is such a busy season for sending flowers all over the world. A lot of people order their flowers via large household name companies which aren't florists.
This snow is going to cause so much chaos to all those that have done so.
Here at Amanda's we always suggest that you use your local florist, or a florist in the local are of the recipient.
A lot of the large companies use couriers to send out your flowers. With the current weather conditions, there are going to be back logs, orders being left for days...weeks maybe? Your flowers may not arrive on time and when they do eventually arrive what kind of condition will they be in?
Solution?? Use your local florists. Not only are you getting a professional service but you are also more likely to ensure that your flowers actually arrive.
If you are sending flowers further affield..still call your florist. They will have contacts and associations which can find you the best florist in that area to use.
This snow is going to cause so much chaos to all those that have done so.
Here at Amanda's we always suggest that you use your local florist, or a florist in the local are of the recipient.
A lot of the large companies use couriers to send out your flowers. With the current weather conditions, there are going to be back logs, orders being left for days...weeks maybe? Your flowers may not arrive on time and when they do eventually arrive what kind of condition will they be in?
Solution?? Use your local florists. Not only are you getting a professional service but you are also more likely to ensure that your flowers actually arrive.
If you are sending flowers further affield..still call your florist. They will have contacts and associations which can find you the best florist in that area to use.
Friday, November 12, 2010
More Awards for Amanda!
What a year Amanda is having with her competition work! Silver ware at the local show and qualifying for the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year. Now to top it off she has received two bronze awards for two of her pieces for the Fusion Flowers - International Designer of the year competition.
The competition received hundreds of entries and 88 awards were given.
" I am absolutely over the moon! I had so much fun creating the pieces and working on something different" Says Amanda " To get one award would have been great, but to be recognised for two of my pieces is just fantastic!"
Fusion Flowers is one of the industries leading magazines. It is available world wide and always features work from the world's top designers.
The competition received hundreds of entries and 88 awards were given.
" I am absolutely over the moon! I had so much fun creating the pieces and working on something different" Says Amanda " To get one award would have been great, but to be recognised for two of my pieces is just fantastic!"
Fusion Flowers is one of the industries leading magazines. It is available world wide and always features work from the world's top designers.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Chelsea Flower Show 2011.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most famous of its kind in the world and hundreds of thousands of visitors attend every year to wander amongst beautiful garden settings and see the newest trends in design and plant trends.
And Amanda has qualified to compete within the Chelsea show for the prestigious title of " RHS Chelsea Florist of the year"
This is a dream come true for Amanda.
She said: “The Chelsea finalists are not only amongst the best in the UK but are highly rated around the world. I’ve always wanted to visit the Chelsea show but it hasn’t quite sunk in yet that not only will I be there, I will be taking part!”
There are two different sections within the florist-of-the-year competition – the young florist of the year and the florist of the year.
The show lands just three days after Amanda’s 26th birthday, which means she will take part in senior award, which last year had 13 finalists. Amanda, who runs Amanda’s Creative Florist in Wick, won her heat in Glasgow with a 90
/100 mark to ensure her place in the finals in May 2011.
The event will run from May 22 to 28 in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.
And Amanda has qualified to compete within the Chelsea show for the prestigious title of " RHS Chelsea Florist of the year"
This is a dream come true for Amanda.
She said: “The Chelsea finalists are not only amongst the best in the UK but are highly rated around the world. I’ve always wanted to visit the Chelsea show but it hasn’t quite sunk in yet that not only will I be there, I will be taking part!”
There are two different sections within the florist-of-the-year competition – the young florist of the year and the florist of the year.
The show lands just three days after Amanda’s 26th birthday, which means she will take part in senior award, which last year had 13 finalists. Amanda, who runs Amanda’s Creative Florist in Wick, won her heat in Glasgow with a 90
/100 mark to ensure her place in the finals in May 2011.
The event will run from May 22 to 28 in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Our delivery team...
As you know, we deliver flowers personally all over the county.
One of our members of staff loves this part of the job more than any other!
He gets bored in the shop and too cold but when he's out in the van the heating is on and he gets to explore so much of Caithness and even Sutherland!
So if our delivery van turns up outside your door... come out and speak to him, he loves socialising with customers... especially if you have a treat or two ;)
Kobi...
Kobi's Stats.
Age: 5
Favourite food : Vanilla ice cream!
Loves : Snuggling in on the sofa
Favourite walk: The beach
One of our members of staff loves this part of the job more than any other!
He gets bored in the shop and too cold but when he's out in the van the heating is on and he gets to explore so much of Caithness and even Sutherland!
So if our delivery van turns up outside your door... come out and speak to him, he loves socialising with customers... especially if you have a treat or two ;)
Kobi...
Kobi's Stats.
Age: 5
Favourite food : Vanilla ice cream!
Loves : Snuggling in on the sofa
Favourite walk: The beach
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