Kirsty McGilley - BFS
A review of 2020.....
It feels right to finish off 2020 blog writing with a review of 2020, and what a year it has been! In January 2020 we decided it was time...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Nov 25, 20204 min read
Christmas Gifts from Bedfordshire Flower School for your creative loved one
Here at Bedfordshire Flower School we have developed a range of gifts available to order on our online store ideal for your creative...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Why Traditional Christmas Wreaths?
I thought I would give a little history on the traditional Christmas door wreath and why we teach this method at Bedfordshire Flower...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Workshop Spotlight - Watercolour Florals with Olive & Millicent
After the success of the last few watercolour sessions, we decided to invite Katy from Olive & Millicent back to the studio again to...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Oct 23, 20202 min read
SNOWFLAKE DECORATION KIT by Rachel Sokhal Jewellery
Everyone needs a beautiful beaded snowflake in their lives! Whether it be for the Christmas tree, hanging from the mantelpiece or...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Oct 16, 20202 min read
5 Reasons To Give Calligraphy A Try
This year we started working with wedding stationer and calligrapher, Katy from Olive & Millicent to start running calligraphy workshops...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Workshop in a box Concept
Crafting and keeping creative to keep your mind busy and a little escape from the day to day life is more important now, then ever! With...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Keeping us all Safe - Our COVID-19 Procedures
We are limiting persons into the studio and running classes at reduced capacity. As of 24th July 2020 it is mandatory to wear face...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Terrarium Gardens & Their History
Our Terrarium workshop is always popular with the house plant lovers and a regular class held at the Bedfordshire Flower School, so I...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Dried Flower Craft
Dried flowers and grasses are a huge trend in the home interiors world and in crafting this year. From statement Pampas stems to small...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Spotlight - The Mindful Flower Arrangers Journal
'I must have flowers always, and always' - Claude Monet This is one of my favourite quotes of all time and over the covid19 2020 lockdown...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Jul 16, 20202 min read
DIY Coffee Table Planter
Following on from our "Outside In" house plant blog, where I talked about all the benefits that house plants have on your health and...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Jul 3, 20202 min read
Flower Arranging Top Tips
Fresh flowers are undoubtedly an instant mood lifter. We use flowers to celebrate so many occasions and to decorate many milestones and...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Jun 18, 20202 min read
'Outside In'
Bringing the outside in with the joy of house plants. Not only are house plants a huge trend in the interior world, they also offer many...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Jun 6, 20202 min read
DIY Decorative Windowsill Planter (up-cycle project)
With extra time on our hands so many of us are having a clear out or even looking for up-cycling projects. How about combining the two...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
May 27, 20202 min read
HOME GROWN TALENT by Rachelle from Merri Flowers - Guest Writer
Hello Everyone. My name is Rachelle and I am a cut flower grower based in Oakley, Bedfordshire. I only became a full time cut flower...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
May 13, 20202 min read
DIY Flower Arranging
DIY Flower Arranging from seasonal blooms in your garden As lock down continues we are all looking for more things to fill our time! I...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
May 6, 20202 min read
Gemstone Jewellery Workshop - by Rachel Sokhal from Rachel Sokhal Bridal - Guest Writer
I’m Rachel and I fell in love with jewellery making back in 2010 and trained at the London Jewellery School in various different...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Grow Your Own
For the flower arrangers why not try to grow your own cutting garden, seasonal flowers grown from seed ready to cut and arrange beautiful...
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Kirsty McGilley - BFS
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Workshop Spotlight: Calligraphy & Flowers
After the success of our past two workshops, we’ve decided to host a third Calligraphy & Flowers workshop this summer with Katy from...
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