We are floral experts, & we can find a solution to your requirements. Our shop window always has a small installation. The theme this year has been the sky – with clouds made of cotton wool, falling ‘snow’ real cotton in the winter months, stars & a ‘planet’ of dried hydrangea heads. Many years ago,… Continue reading Amazing things you can do with flowers & foliage
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
Is a work colleague leaving, having a baby, celebrating a birthday, or work anniversary? There’s nothing better than a beautiful bouquet of flowers to mark the occasion. Our bouquets are delivered in a bag, & in water. No need to find a vase in the office, & easy to carry home on public transport. We… Continue reading send flowers
Flowers for friends
We had a lovely customer at lunchtime today. We could feel her joy at the prospect of meeting an old friend whom she hadn’t seen for seventeen years. I told her the story of my visit to Ireland a few years back, with the intention of surprising my friend, Ger, whom I hadn’t seen for… Continue reading Flowers for friends
flowers for roof terraces
The most suitable plants for the outdoor space must be selected. What time of day do you have sunshine? How much maintenance will they have? Have you chosen plants to provide all year round colour? I’ve been working on a small roof terrace this week. As a fan of perennials, that’s what I’ve used. Two… Continue reading flowers for roof terraces