Nelfin Studio Designer Florist

25/10/2026

You know when you see a picture of yourself months or years after it was taken and wonder why you didn't like it at the time?

It happens with flowers too.

I made this hydrangea arrangement a while ago and didn't love it. I didn't share it, and more or less forgot about it. Looking at it again now, I'm not quite sure what I was so unhappy with.

Maybe I'd been looking at it for too long. Maybe I was comparing it to something else I'd seen. Or maybe I just needed a bit of distance from it.

It's interesting how much our perspective can change. Sometimes you need to step away from something before you can see it properly. Sometimes, of course, you look back and realise you were right the first time.

And while I'm being honest and philosophical, I included the last photo which includes a wider view of my garage studio, complete with wet concrete floor and an old wooden shipping box I use as a makeshift backdrop.

Instagram can make creative work look rather more polished and effortless than it really is. I'm as guilty as anyone of choosing the best angles and cropping out the chaos, but there's usually a fair amount of mess and improvisation happening just outside the frame.

22/10/2026

A little look back at a workshop with Shean Strong and Gaia just over a year ago.

We spent the day in the orangery at Sezincote House, an incredible, atmospheric space surrounded by spectacular gardens. Shean’s open approach and willingness to share his knowledge set the tone for a day of creative exploration and individuality. The Gaia team had thought of every detail, creating a lovely atmosphere and providing an incredible array of materials.

Then there was the group: a room full of talented creatives, each bringing their own perspectives and ideas. There's something special about spending time with people who share your enthusiasm but approach things in completely different ways.

One thing that has stayed with me is the experience of having complete creative freedom. When you're used to working to a client's brief, there's comfort in having parameters. A direction to follow, a problem to solve, something to respond to. Having complete creative freedom is different, particularly when you haven't practised it in a while. Without those boundaries, you're left to navigate your own instincts, tastes and ideas. It felt surprisingly intimidating.

But there's something wonderful about that uncertainty, too. The freedom to follow a thought simply because it interests you, and let the process unfold without needing to justify every choice.

It's easy to become so focused on getting things right that we forget to do things just for fun. This workshop was a lovely reminder of that, and of the joy of making simply for the sake of making.

A beautiful setting, an inspiring team and lovely people to share it with. I left feeling energised and very happy to be doing what I do.

Workshop co-hosts, planning and design:
Ceramic floristry vessels:
Venue -
Photographer -
Catering - .ingredient
Furniture and soft seating -
Tableware -

14/10/2026

Winter Workshops

I love making things with my hands, taking a bit of time out and seeing what happens when you give yourself the space to be creative. I'm a big fan of natural materials, playing with shape and texture and finding a different take on something familiar. That’s a big part of why I wanted to host these winter workshops: I’d love to share a little of that with you.

You don’t need to be particularly creative, or have any experience with florals. I will guide you through the process, share some ideas and techniques, and help you create something that feels like your own. Enjoying the process is just as important as what you take home.

Tucked away in a quiet spot amongst the Ochil Hills, feels a world away from the usual rush of everyday life. It’s the kind of place that encourages you to slow down, take a breath and settle into the moment: a lovely setting for a few hours of creative play. I’m delighted to be hosting these workshops in such a perfect spot.

Whether you’re keen to try something new, love getting creative or simply fancy a few hours away from the usual December rush, I’d love you to join me.

Wreath-making | Sunday 29th November | £70
Garland-making | Saturday 5th December | £90

Full details and tickets via the link in my bio.

Photos

27/03/2024

I'm very very excited about this one! What better way to welcome spring, than surrounded by baby chicks, piglets and lambs?!

I'm going to have lots of beautiful spring flowers available, including a range of British grown blooms. See you there?

05/03/2024

I'm thrilled to have sourced some Scottish and English flowers for this weekend's bouquets! It's still very early in the British growing season so I wasn't overly hopeful about availability, but I was lucky to find some growers with early blooms. I'll post more details later in the week!

Over the next few months, I'm aiming to learn much more about local growers and source as much as possible from Scotland and the rest of the UK. It's such a huge topic that I don't have the capacity to delve into right now, but I will soon!

Bouquets for this weekend are still available to order on my website: https://www.nelfin.studio/category/all-products

05/03/2024

Run, don't walk!
If I wasn't going to be busy making and delivering bouquets on Friday I'd be grabbing this spot

I've had a cancellation for my sold out Cookery Class this Friday.

Two tickets left! DM to book! 🥰👩‍🍳

28/02/2024

Hands up who's ready for Spring?! I think I'll be gifting one of these beautiful bouquets to myself to mark the turn of the season and all the bright colours to come.

This is my new Mimosa bouquet which is now available to pre-order for delivery on either Friday 8th March (International Women's Day), Sunday 10th (Mother's Day), or for collection at Arngask Farm's Mother's Day mini-market on Saturday 9th. Please place pre-orders on my website: www.nelfin.studio

Thank you to Katie Pryde Photography for the fantastic photos!

27/02/2024

These colourful bouquets are now available to pre-order for International Women's Day and Mother's Day. Order on the website: www.nelfin.studio

The beginning of March is very early in the Scottish flower growing season, but hopefully the weather will be generous and there will be Scottish blooms available. They’ll be included if available!

Delivery and collection options available in Kinross-shire.

08/02/2024

For those of you who are also on Instagram, I've teamed up with Wear With Grace to give you a very exciting Galentine's giveaway! Head over to Instagram to enter...