Funky florist - Tilly's use bright wrapping and some unusual flowers making it the perfect place to…read morebuy for friends and girlfriends who aren't impressed with a garage-bought selection (and who is?). You can pick up ready-made bouquets for about £20 or ask for something unique for any price. So if your friend hates roses and loves the colour yellow, then they can do a yellow rose-free bunch in a few minutes. I have bought flowers from here for gardeners and they have been impressed, which kinda says it all. Staff are really friendly and listen to what you are trying to explain, most importantly really excited about making something for you that works. They also deliver locally but, trust me, if you're a man walking down the street with flowers you will get a smile from all the ladies!

This is a wonderfully refreshing and vibrant florist right in the heart of the city centre. One of…read morethe most refreshing things about it is the service - a very personal touch from Ms Tomlinson herself who has built the business from scratch. It is her knowledge and dedication to the industry that really shines through in this wild pink and green floral bouquet of a store. This isn't a run-off-the-mill florist offering baskets of pre picked flowers and plants fit for a student's bedroom. On the contrary it is something very unique and different; a shop where specific types of flower are bought in and sold similarly specific. Bunches and bouquets can be arranged for any occasion from a christening, to a wedding, to a wake. Even if you're not sure what flowers would be best for what occasion, rest assured Tilly Tomlinson and her more than able staff will be happy to assist. A colourful, happy shop built with love and smelling oh so beautiful.

St Nick's Market florist can be found in the main corridor across - she normally has a signpost on…read moreHigh Street (as you walk to/from Bristol Bridge) to help guide you in. A lovely lady who gets some very unusual flowers in from the trade markets - you can also ask her to get you in something specific if you give her enough notice. She also likes to keep seasonal so you see something different each time you go to her stall. My favourite is when she gets the stems of willow with the furry buds on in spring. Her bouquets are modern and delicate, or you can just buy a few stems of things to take home and arrange yourself.

This is the best selection of bespoke bouquets anywhere in the city! They have such an amazing…read moreselection for personal events, like birthdays and weddings. Such incredibly personal service as well, the kind of service you can only get from a company like this. They will even use ostrich plumage in your flower display for that 'I'm definitely not a cheapskate' look. No, seriously they will make you something really special here. They have just added a whole range of fruit and vegetable plants to their stall, things like strawberries, tomatoes, courgettes, leaks and lettuces and if I had the faintest idea how to grow any of those things I would give it a go (I don't have a garden, probably an issue?). They have also got a great range of potted plants for granny or auntie and if you do what the marketing campaigns tell you and buy flowers for yourself, rather than wait for men like me to do something wrong, treat yourself to some from this stall.

In Clifton Down Shopping Centre, this place opens up every morning with a fresh array of flowers…read more Despite the harsh artificial light of the shopping centre they still manage to put on a display that brightens up my day as I go past. With card shops and coffee shop chains either side it's a relief to have something natural and unbranded being sold. Also very convenient for apologies, forgotten birthdays, and trying to divert attention away from dirty carpets. You can pay 20 plus for a bunch if you like (and you'll certainly get some nice flowers for that) but you certainly don't have too. I picked up some crocuses for one pound forty and there's plenty of other cheap options. Lloyds is a cheery addition to Clifton Down Shopping Centre and you should be able to find something to suit the size of your wallet.

This is a great florist in Clifton Down Shopping Centre. As they are small they can offer the…read morepersonal touch and great service. Lloyds offers a wide variety of flowers and plants great for any occasion, from plant pots for Mothers Day to beautiful bouquets for Valentine's Day. I went there recently to buy a 'congratulations' bouquet for my friend who had just got a new job. The woman who served me was really helpful; my friend is exceptionally girly and I wasn't sure what I wanted as I know nothing about flowers. I simply told her my budget, the reason for the bouquet and they type of girl my friend was and she prepared a fantastic bouquet with pink roses, pink freesias and lots more. Most impressively the ends of the flowers were trimmed in the store and I was given some flower feed to keep the flowers healthy and along with the message card I was also given an advice card to help maintain the bouquet. The flowers were wrapped up to form a gorgeous bouquet and a beautiful present. Lloyds is a lovely florist that offers the personal touch.

This is a florist unlike any other I have been in before…read more Perhaps it is because it is more like a shop in the conventional sense; insulated and warm as opposed to the sort of garden centre feel a lot of other florists have. Perhaps it is the homely and welcoming interior, with its framed photographs or antique chairs. I assume it is a combination of all these points and the ensuing and absolutely incredible scent from the flowers, unable to circulate but instead sitting like some beautifully soft quilt. Bunches of missed anniversaries and apologies sit outside in colourful metal bins alongside larger bouquets of a graduation or christening. It is the floral organising of big occasions such as weddings and funerals however, that really set Les Fleurs apart from the rest. If someone has their own garden, for instance, Les Fleurs can arrange to pick and prepare on site. It's a very professional but personal service where I really get the feel they're in control of things. For any query you have I suggest you give them a ring or, if possible, pop in - if only for the aforementioned quilt-like experience.

Les Fleurs is located very close to the Christmas Steps in a lovely area on Colston Street. I…read morevisited leading up to Christmas and there was a good selection of small Christmas Trees on offer, however I can only assume that these aren't for sale any other times of the year. The designs in store are really lovely and would be perfect for weddings and other celebrations. They source their flowers locally, and aim to provide 'modern, innovative' designs. Additonally they can tailor to individual requirements.

House of Flowers seems to send out happy thoughts. Everytime i walk past i smile. The window…read moredisplay is always immaculate and changes with the seasons, feeding you with ideas of how to decorate you home whether it is Spring, Summer, Winter or Autumn. I don't know much about flowers and always find it difficult knowing what to choose for somebody. The lady at the shop is expert at this, and conjures up bouquets of flowers that i couldn't have though of in my dreams.

A lovely flower shop with a fantastic selection of flowers for its size. The House of Flowers just…read morebegs for you to wander in to see and smell. The lady who runs it is helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I now know how to keep a phalaenopsis orchid alive for months! The arrangements she chooses are always immaculately presented, distinctive and ornate. You don't have to spend a fortune for a nice gesture for a loved one. The chilli pots outside are excellent house-warming or dinner party gifts, just make sure not to touch your eyes after touching the plants...I regret it.

Need to say sorry? Want to express just how much you love your other half? Or just fancy…read morebrightening up your home? Then Eileen's is the florist for you. This small little shop is full of a variety of flowers all year round with prices ranging from fantastic bargains to big numbers, but if you want a big bouquet then you already know you gotta pay a big price. Eileen's make the most beautiful arrangements of flowers and do it with a smile. As a little bonus the shop is also open on St Valentine's Day which this year falls on a Sunday, especially for all those last-minute romantics out there!

This is definitely not the cheapest of florists in the area. Neither does it look particularly…read moreflowery and inviting from the outside. However, if you're looking for a first class bouquet of flowers, arranged to perfection by experienced florists, Eileen's will provide. Catering for all occasions, from weddings to funerals, this little florist will tailor bouquets to suit individual requirements. Eileen's also operates a delivery service, for those who want to push the boat out.

I couldn't help but be drawn in by the beautiful bright colours and well-arranged bunches of…read moreflowers - Lisa Elliot does the sort of flowers you would probably never buy for yourself but make a great gift and you'd be pretty chuffed if anybody gave them to you! If you have a big event coming up and you'd like to add a floral touch I would recommend calling Lisa Elliot for a quote! The shop is in a really good position in the middle of Clifton, and from the time I spent in there, seemed quite busy, I think, deservedly so, she has built up a good reputation.

When one gets really good at, or really keen with their trade one may be able to change their…read moretitle. A Brick Layer may become a Wall Erector or a Baker a Producer of Fine Breads and Pastries. The same can be said for the world of the florist where Lisa Elliott is now a Floral Designer. This is a very nice establishment nestled in the heart of Clifton Village knocking out, quite simply, some delightful bouquets of floral arrangement. Not so much the place for plants (in the conventional potted sense) this is more a place for one-off events and table top vases. The going rate seems to be between £9 and £30 which for this neck of the woods is pretty standard.

If Photoshop were to personify itself as a traditional British gentleman then this is probably the…read moresort of place he'd run. Everything about this place has that sort of modern yet classical chic design look to it. If you know what I'm on about you'll probably love it down here. From kitchen wares to cookery books to candle holders this place has everything the modern housewife (or husband) could wish for, all with a sort of bold and colourful twist to it. They also have a wonderfully easy to use website with all their kit on display so maybe the best thing to is check that out, as opposed to imagining a bold, colourful, modern and chic Photoshop man.

A bright and modern gift shop perfect for the yummy mummy friends in your life. They had a wide…read moreselection of Orla Kiely and Cath Kidson items which should help you gauge the style here. Think pink and pretty with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and cherries on top. Over two floors, if you are buying for children check out downstairs for some interesting kids toys and games. However be warned - I did have to leave after 10 minutes because I was beaten into submission by the incredible tweeness of the music. Any more and I would have started swearing and smashing things just to get the status quo of the universe back into kilter.

Elegant florist, as you would expect in this funky side street in Clifton. You will find an…read moreinteresting selection of flowers to make a bouquet or she has plenty of ready made pots and decorations to take away instantly. I particularly liked her hyacinths in mini-crates - it looked nicer than it sounds!