The pumkins are now everywhere in the shops, waiting to be carved in preparation for Halloween. Pumpkin pies will be made, T lights purchased and Halloween costumes made. This is a colourful time of year, with masses of glowing oranges & golds to choose from. We add little gourds to our displays. We have been… Continue reading pumpkins, gourds physalis & autumn flowers
Author: janet
Jan founded Stems in London WC1 in 1985, after changing her career as a teacher/translator, & training as a florist in Sweden.
Her unique style, inspired by country walks, has been described as natural & wild, but with depth & sophistication.
From a simple, tiny posy to grand events at St. James's Palace, Jan loves creating beautiful arrangements.
send flowers in Holborn
The dark mornings have been followed by beautiful sunshine this week, but apparently that is about to change, & grey skies will take over this weekend. All the more reason to get yourself some colourful flowers for the weekend, some delicious food, a good film or two, & hibernate! Come & see our extensive range… Continue reading send flowers in Holborn
Flowers for all occasions
I awoke to a heavy mist, & a sliver of a moon with a bright north star as I walked my dog at 4.30am this morning. After a fun train journey to London Waterloo with my dear friend, Claire, we saw a beautiful, red sky from the bus over Waterloo Bridge, & the morning was… Continue reading Flowers for all occasions
Send a bouquet for the weekend
I made a bouquet of red roses for a lady today, & she said, “working with flowers is wonderful – it’s all about love”. Yes, I do feel privileged to have such a lovely working environment. They take a lot of looking after, & we have a very high turnover of stock. We made some… Continue reading Send a bouquet for the weekend