I love the countryside and I live in Streatham, south London. How does that work? I wanted to create a shoot showcasing the beauty and nature found in our urban environment and the incredible community of creative talent we have…
Rebecca Mays
Floral displays for weddings and parties
The Rookery photo shoot (a nod to the Bard)
Posted in Gardens, Shakespeare, Weddings Tagged with: buttercup, daisy, lavender, love-in-idleness, marjoram, mint, parsnip, Shakespeare, table centre, Viola, wedding
William Shakespeare and John Gerard – Don’t Forget the Botany!
In the spring of 2016, I embarked on a project combining my love of plants and flowers with a passion for Shakespeare. Bill and John: a work in progress I developed an interest in the work of Shakespeare at drama…
Tom and Ali’s Wedding, Nonsuch Park
Tom and Ali’s wedding at Nonsuch Mansion was truly magical. Nonsuch Mansion is situated in the grounds of Nonsuch Park, the site of one of Henry VIII’s favourite palaces. The wedding flowers were informal with a touch of the classic…
A white and grey autumn table display
I know … the colour grey doesn’t evoke the best qualities of autumn. Rather the hot reds, bronzes and burnt oranges: colour before the onset of cold, grey winter – and colours that I love, too. But why not break…
An east Devon wedding
If you are looking for a wedding destination with a difference then look no further than the Axe Valley in East Devon. Snuggling on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, this is still a…
Posted in Weddings Tagged with: cornflower, daffodil, Hydrangea, narcissus, Ranunculus, seeds, sweet pea
Alison and John’s Wedding
Saturday 14 June 2014 Venue: a garden marquee, Walton-on-Thames Alison and John’s was a small, intimate wedding, held in the garden of Alison’s family home. The style was informal, the flowers seasonal, reflecting the idea of an English country garden.…
For the love of the yellow rose
I have never been a big fan of yellow flowers and, as much as I love roses, yellow would not be my first choice either to grow or to use in an arrangement. That said, having inherited a rose in…
Afternoon tea party
Thursday 13 February 2014 Venue: The Haymarket Townhouse I was delighted to be asked by the events company Hel’s Angels to design the flowers for Claire Richards’ second collection for Fashion World at the beautiful Haymarket Townhouse, part of the…
Valentine’s Day: it doesn’t have to be about roses …
I love roses. I am a fan. The wonderful fragrance, beauty, colour, form – what’s not to like? … Just not on February 14th. Instead, why not choose a beautiful arrangement of seasonal flowers? I have put together a hand-tied…
Christmas is in the air
With gardens looking a little jaded and the last few leaves clinging to the trees, darkness descending at 4.30 and the cold biting at your checks, surely it’s time to get warm in front of the fire, think about Christmas,…
Posted in Decorations Tagged with: Christmas, door wreath, Eucalyptus, fir, Hydrangea, ivy, Pitsporum, Pyracantha, rose hips, Senecio, Skimmia japonica, Viburnum