a little about me.

My name is Forest - yes “Forest the Florist” is what I often get called, but as you can imagine with having a name like mine I’ve had plenty of other not so flattering nick names!

I have always been an artist, both my parents are artists and I have relied on art my whole life (it’s the only thing I’m good at!). I previously have studied fine art, textile design and graphic design through school and college and then on to university, but never really found my “thing”. I have always worked in a wide variety of mediums so when I began playing with flowers after my second baby was born I completely fell in love, everything I’d studied before seemed to come together in my floral designs - and I can definitely say I’ve found my niche!

I get so excited when I get new projects, and love that pre wedding buzz that you feel when creating someone’s perfect day, and I definitely take a personal approach to my work.

I love a challenge, as an artist I’m not limited to just flowers, so any wild ideas where I can combine disciplines really gets me excited!

I mainly specialise in installation work, styling shoots and wedding and event floristry (including event stationary). But often branch out in to bespoke pieces, workshops, freelancing and collaborations.

you’ll often find me messing around with the flowers probably with leaves in my hair, with at least one of my 3 children on my hip, drinking coffee and probably eating some sort of cake.

After 5 + years in the wedding industry I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing couples, brands and suppliers, and have been working from my private studio. I have finally outgrown my lovely little space and will be opening a new shop located on Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield and opening September 2024.

If you’re looking for pick me up flowers, celebration, tribute flowers, weddings, gift etc, please pop in or fill out the contact form via the website, I’d be more than happy to help.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Forest

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