Chrissy Thornton
Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)
Drying Lavender I've been drying a little Lavender that I grow and thought it would be nice to share with you how I do it. When the...
Hi
Welcome To The Blogging Shed.
The Blogging Shed X
Search
Chrissy Thornton
- May 18
- 2 min
GYPSOPHILA IN WEDDING FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
I don't like Gypsophila... I Luv It! Gypsophila can be dried easily at home as a keepsake. The flower heads come in different sizes from...
750
Chrissy Thornton
- May 12
- 2 min
HAY FEVER FRIENDLY FLOWERS
For Hay Fever sufferers. Spring is the start of uncontrollable sneezing, itchy eyes and runny noses, You will find pollen often lingers...
220
Chrissy Thornton
- May 12
- 2 min
Who Has Flowers At A wedding?
Are you wondering who has flowers at your wedding? People who wear and carry flowers are a visual indication who the wedding party are...
540
Chrissy Thornton
- May 8
- 3 min
EIGHT OF THE MOST POPULAR WEDDING FLOWERS
Here are eight of the most popular flowers chosen for Weddings. ROSE PEONY DAHLIA SWEET PEA RANUNCULUS HYDRANGEA ORCHID. TULIPS ROSE The...
510
Chrissy Thornton
- Apr 26
- 1 min
HOW TO HOLD YOUR WEDDING BOUQUET
Many brides wonder how they should hold their wedding bouquet. The Big Entry is when the bride is at her most nervous as all eyes will be...
1120
Chrissy Thornton
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Floral Crowns DIY Guide By BUD & FLOWER
Floral Crowns seem to be the go to accessary nowadays. I have seen them worn at Outdoor Weddings, Prom Nights, Hen Nights, Outdoor...
1820
Chrissy Thornton
- Mar 1
- 1 min
BIG NEW TREND ALERT! for 2022
CASCADING BOUQUETS Cascading Bouquets also known as Waterfall or Shower bouquets are a stunning trend that is coming back into fashion in...
2250
Chrissy Thornton
- Feb 10
- 2 min
I'm Going To Plant And Grow A Dye Garden Part 1
I thought this year I would try to plant and grow a dye garden after the last frost. Before the invention of synthetic dyes in the 1850s...
180
Chrissy Thornton
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
HOW TO KEEP YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS GARLAND FRESH.
The biggest challenge with fresh garlands is how to prevent them wilting. Store in a refrigerator or a cool garage. Then just before ...
580
Chrissy Thornton
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Eco Friendly Wreath Decoration Ideas
SOME NATURAL DECORATION IDEAS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS WREATHS Pine Cones Dried Orange Slices Dried Lotus Heads Cinnamon Sticks Dried Whole...
90
Chrissy Thornton
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
How To Make Your Own Traditional Mossed Christmas Wreath
When making traditional Christmas Wreaths its nice to put your creative hat on and take inspiration from nature. Often the most simple...
2200
Chrissy Thornton
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Guide to help you Repurpose Your Wedding Day Flowers
BEST FLOWERS TO USE It's a good idea to use flowers that are tough and will stand up to the job. Some flowers will bruise easily from a...
590
Chrissy Thornton
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Ideas on Preserving your Bouquet
THE SECOND LIFE OF FLOWERS Brides have been preserving their wedding flowers for an eternity. However you choose to preserve them will...
120
Chrissy Thornton
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
A Few Tips For Keeping Your Wedding Bouquet As Fresh As A Daisy On Your Wedding Day.
The custom of having a wedding bouquet dates back to ancient times when women would carry strong herbs and spices for reasons such as to...
940
Chrissy Thornton
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to Make your own Naturally Dyed Hand Torn Silk Bridal Ribbon Pink and Peach using Avocado
There are many variations on how to make naturally dyed silk ribbon. I use hand torn silk ribbon in my bridal bouquets, some I purchase...
2220
Chrissy Thornton
- Jun 20, 2021
- 1 min
The Bridal Flower That Stands The Test Of Time plus DIY Rose Bridal hair pins
The 'Rose' is the one flower that has always stood the test of time. I have never heard a bride tell me she didn't like roses and they...
330
Chrissy Thornton
- Mar 18, 2021
- 3 min
Seed Bomb Easter Eggs DIY
Seed Bombs are a method of making urban areas of ground into a haven for bees, bugs, birds, and butterflies. Inside each egg capsule are...
750
Chrissy Thornton
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
DIY Dried Flower Press
Lots of us are into pressed flowers at the moment for handy crafts which has seen a resurgence. I thought this would make a lovely gift...
940
Chrissy Thornton
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Dried Flowers: One Of The Hottest Trends This Year
Its time to forget their old fashioned reputation. Dried flowers are one of this years hottest flower trends. They are so versatile and...
90
Chrissy Thornton
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
Caring for your Hand Tied Valentine Roses In Aqua Pac
So you have received a beautiful Hand tied bouquet from your Special Someone. Follow these easy tips to help prolong the vase life for as...
90
Chrissy Thornton
- Dec 5, 2020
- 2 min
How to make a Kissing Ball
Hang your gorgeous kissing ball outside in the porch or from a hanging basket bracket no longer in use for the summer hanging display or...
550
Chrissy Thornton
- Nov 4, 2020
- 3 min
How to put fresh flowers on a butter cream or fondant cake
Being only an amateur cake maker myself (and no expert), I love to make celebration cakes for family and friends: These include Wedding...
7190
Chrissy Thornton
- Oct 25, 2020
- 1 min
Some of the Best Heat Busting Flowers for a Summer Wedding.
When the heat waves hit a scorching hot summer days wedding, it may be in your interests to choose flowers that can stand up to the sky high
130
Below is a selection of flower related ideas that you may find of interest. If you need any advice especially with the making of Flower Crowns or Xmas Wreaths, then please do not hesitate to contact me and I will try my very best to help... Chrissy X