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What craft do you work with?
Queen of the Meadow offers an alternative to the traditional flowers sold on the high street and showcases British and seasonal flowers in bespoke arrangements.
What is your background?
I founded Queen of the Meadow after retraining as a florist at the Tallulah Rose Flower School. I am based in rural Neath, South Wales, working from my studio on a farm.
What is the inspiration for your practice?
I respond to seasonal, natural and repurposed materials to create beautiful eco floral outcomes. I take my inspiration from my surroundings and look to the past for influence to design beautiful floral designs for all occasions. I create natural, winsome and romantic flowers using only the finest blooms from British growers, my own cutting garden and flower markets.
How does your practice engage with sustainability?
I work with local growers, as well as using some of my own home grown flowers, to ensure that the freshest blooms and most organic forms are used. Working with British growers where possible in my work ensures that less air miles are used, it supports the British growing industry and uses flowers that have not been subjected to pesticides. I like to use traditional methods of flower arranging rather than using floral foam and plastics. I do not use cellophane in my work, replacing this with re-useable and recyclable materials instead.
Find out more about Queen of the Meadow and contact me for seasonal floral commissions and bespoke workshops on my website and social media accounts:
Instagram @queenofthemeadow_flowers
Facebook @queenofthemeadowflowers