About me

Hi, I’m Abbey! The owner and floral designer of Fleurs&Ink Floristry. 

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My journey into floristry began after having my little boy, who is now 3. I struggled with postnatal depression (probably didn’t help with a pandemic too) and I was encourage to get back to creativity by my family.

 

So, I took the plunge and signed up for a short course in Floristry at Myerscough College and from the first lesson I was hooked. I was now waking up in the middle of the night with less dread and thinking about flowers. Flowers were like therapy and I wanted to spread that joy. 

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I have practised at every opportunity possible ever since - learning new and sustainable ways to design, playing with style and ideas and sourcing local, British flowers and foliage. I take inspiration from the outdoors and natural lines of nature.

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I took on an allotment to grow my own flowers and veg - a steep learning curve when I grew so many courgettes I had to leave them on neighbours doorsteps. But there’s nothing more satisfying than using your own local produce in arrangements.

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Besides flowers, I’ve always been into calligraphy and baking (my number one request is my lemon drizzle cake) but I’ve been trying other crafts too; such as sewing, embroidery, and crochet - am I old before my time? Maybe. 

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I’ve also started learning British Sign Language. I think it’s important to try and learn new skills and be completely inclusive to everyone in society. If I can make one persons life easier with BSL (especially if it’s for wedding flowers - how amazing would that be?!) then the time and effort is all worth it.

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So if you ever fancy and brew (and a slice of lemon drizzle) and a chat about your flowers, get in touch x