Mother's Day work experience

I wasn't originally planning to do any work experience over the Mother's Day weekend, but the florist asked me to come in so I wasn't going to say no! It was busy, but nowhere near as manic as last year! I mainly made up Interflora designs, which you get a photo for but there's not much point in following it as it'll never look the same! So I just made it look the best I could with the flowers available.

I think I've come a long way since I did my first bit of work experience, which was Mother's Day last year. As well as gaining invaluable experience, I've also increased my confidence and improved on all areas of my floristry skills. I've got some time off work in the summer so I'm hoping to do a few days then, when it should be quieter so I can actually take some time to learn the ins and outs of running a florist and ask questions.

Spoiling my mum

My mum really enjoys having a florist for a daughter! I've spoilt her this Mother's Day with two bouquets - one I made on work experience yesterday and the other is from me and my siblings. Unsurprisingly she loved them both!

Valentine's work experience

On Friday and Saturday last week I spent time in a florist in Withal for Valentine's work experience. I've been into this florist quite a few times before so I've got a bit of experience now, and they let me do more and more each time. I spent most of Friday in the back making up endless bouquets, and on Saturday I went out on some deliveries. I'd never done this before but I really enjoyed it, it was great to put smiles on people's faces by surprising them with flowers!

Work experience - Dilly's

I did a couple of days of work experience at the start of this week, in a different florist to the one I usually go to. I had a good time but it was really hard work! The first day was mostly prep work and conditioning flowers, but on the second day I got to make up some bouquets and arrangements. Here are some photos of the things I made:

Another half day

I spent another morning in the florist last weekend. I made up a couple of bouquets and did a lot of aqua packing, and I got to make and decorate some Christmas wreaths! These were put up for sale in the shop which was quite exciting.