When it all gets a bit too much at Fleur de la Maison...
I was in Fleur de la Maison the other day admiring the most
beautiful long stemmed rose. Palest pink
with a slightly scalloped petal which was tinged with green. Absolutely stunning in an understated sort of
way. I’d like to look like that rose. As it is, I am more of your filler foliage –
an Aspidistra leaf or Eucalyptus. But I
digress. “That would make a lovely
bridal bouquet flower” Joint-Head-Flower-Wrangler Nikki said, whilst barely
smothering a teenage giggle. I ignored
her and decided to treat myself to the flowers, but there were only two in the
bucket. It was at this point that Nikki’s
business partner Chris, flung open the enormous fridge door. Now I don’t know about you, but I would
expect to see flowers in the chiller at the florist. And to be fair I did – more of my lovely roses,
some green chrysanthemums that went beautifully with the afore mentioned rose
and plenty of I’ve No Idea Whats. But
alongside the hand tied bunches ready to go out for the day’s deliveries, I was
surprised to see half the contents of Country Stores - butter, milk, ham, cheese
and salad cream (who even eats salad cream these days)? Oh, and chocolate, lots of chocolate. There was also a bottle of something called Stroopwafel. Now apparently, the Stroopwafel arrives with
the flowers from Holland - so I could be wrong, but I am not getting the
impressions this is an entirely irregular delivery. I was assured that its use is purely
medicinal (just as well because it's 29 percent proof!) and it goes in their
coffees when “things all get a bit too much”.
I am told weddings, funerals and bah mitzvahs are potentially A Bit Too
Much. And almost certainly Valentine’s
Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas. So it
strikes me things could be A Bit Too Much almost all of the time. Regardless of this, Chris, Nikki and team
produce the most gorgeous bouquets to cover your every birthday, thank you or ooops
I’m sorry need. And they will create wedding,
or special occasion flowers, that will complement your event perfectly. Although you might just want to check how
their day is going, and if they have had a coffee yet before venturing in…
Best florists around ! So helpful and flowers are gorgeous... great candle/smelly/jewellery gifts too x
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