Set in the centre of Lymm village, this is a petite oasis of flora and fauna. The impressive hanging baskets outside did not just attract the bees, I could not help to stop and stare and inspect the gorgeous arrays on display. Now, I actually have a female friend who does not like flowers. Personally I think this may be a form of mental illness or denial, or both but even she likes what this shop has to offer.
Bunches of pretty Gerberas start at £9.95 and all varieties of flowers are stuffed into silver buckets. The interior of this shop is quite messy but part of its appeal as it is a working shop, there is no back room in which the creations are given birth to. This is done unashamedly , for all to see and it is therapeutic watching experts at work. A really friendly blond man - I am not sure if it is the shop's namesake- was ever so helpful to me. He works alongside a lady so engrossed in her work that she did not notice the soil smeared across her cheek. Pretty sweet actually that there are people so passionate and consumed with their jobs that they are oblivious to their appearance.
I defy anyone, even flower haters, not to adore the planters arranged outside the shop. Woven wicker boots in which you can plant your seeds are exquisite and come in two sizes ; £22.50 for the small pair and £35 for the large. They look like Gulliver's shoes in Lilliput. Also, Karl Welsh Floral Design stocks over-sized, huge porcelain teacups with daffodils planted in them- oh how very Alice in Wonderland. At Christmas time they stock wicker reindeer for the garden with red bows around their necks and enormous drummer boys to act as sentries beside your front door. I love this little florists, it makes you feel that Spring has come, Summer is arriving, Autumn is only a stone's throw away and Winter is wanted. read more