Sabine Darrall Floral

19/08/2025

New Guest Recipe for blossomandprosper members

This month we’re joined by the lovely Becci from Rebecca Hobbs Floral design who is sharing her experience with us.
Smilax has been one of the most in-demand foliages for weddings recently, especially for large-scale installations. In this recipe, Becci explains how to make the most of it in a dramatic ceiling installation — covering the design process, the mechanics she uses.

It’s a brilliant opportunity to see how an experienced florist approaches both the creativity and the practicality of working with such a popular material.
I’m really pleased to share Becci’s knowledge with our Blossom & Prosper community — you’ll find this in summer tutorials now!

19/08/2025

THE PROFESSIONALEVENT FLORIST

Well, it really made my day to get this response to The professional event florist workbook from Viv Bradford –

Coming from Viv, whose knowledge and support for florists has guided so many in their careers, this means a lot!
Her words reminded me why I created The Professional Event Florist workbook in the first place – to give florists a practical, no-nonsense resource that helps them navigate weddings and events with confidence.
Thank you, Viv –

👉 If you’d like to learn more about The Professional Event Florist click on the link!

19/08/2025

High praise indeed !

THE PROFESSIONALEVENT FLORIST

I was really touched to receive these words from Viv Bradford – an incredibly experienced florist, mentor, and someone who is really respected across our industry:

Coming from Viv, whose knowledge and support for florists has guided so many in their careers, this means a lot!
Her words reminded me why I created The Professional Event Florist workbook in the first place – to give florists a practical, no-nonsense resource that helps them navigate weddings and events with confidence.
Thank you, Viv –

👉 If you’d like to learn more about The Professional Event Florist, you can find it here

https://sabinedarrall.com/product/the-professional-event-florist-workbook👇

14/08/2025

The hot weather can be challenging for florists !
I’ve found this method works well for keeping foam free designs fresh …

30/07/2025

A few months ago I set out to write a mini guide for event florists - which grew and grew! Every time I thought I had finished it I remembered another golden nugget that had to be included! So it’s taken a lot longer but I’m so excited to share so much information that will be invaluable to anyone working on events.

Our industry can be quite secretive and over the years its something I’ve heard time and time again -
‘No one wants to tell me ‘

Heres a glimpse of some of the content:

Site visits & venues
What to look for in historic buildings, marquees, and private estates

Working with planners
How to work with planners and co-ordinators

Suspended installations
Safety, planning, and mechanics for overhead floral designs

CAD plans & interiors
Understanding layouts and decorative details.

Insurance & safety
Risk assessments, fire safety, and health & safety essentials

Props & hire
Sourcing and managing props, hire companies and fabricators.

Building a team
Advice for working with freelancers and creating reliable event crews

Advanced planning
Timelines and staying on track

Logistics & transport
Packing, loading, and delivering.

Also Included: My Trusted Supplier & Resource Lists
One of the most valuable parts of this workbook is something florists rarely share — my personal lists of suppliers, growers, and go-to resources. These have been built up over years of hands-on experience, trial and error, and trusted industry relationships.

You’ll find:
Recommended flower wholesalers – reliable, florist-friendly suppliers who understand the needs of event work.

British suppliers – Nurseries and small-scale growers
Sundries & floral supplies – from candles to ribbons.

Prop hire & fabricators – Specialist hire companies and custom props

Essential florist kit – everything I carry on-site and behind the scenes, plus links to where to find them.

No fluff. No filler. Just the knowledge you wish you’d had from the start.

Its Priced at £97 and available to buy from my website:
Link -
https://sabinedarrall.com/product/the-professional-event-florist-workbook

08/07/2025

Time for a new look ! Watch the full tutorial over on my membership platform blossomandprosper !

Taking a fresh approach to the traditional pedestal arrangement by swapping the expected urn for a beautifully painted shallow bowl. Then reworking classic proportions to create a balanced, eye-catching display by pairing the elevated design with a delicate meadow-style arrangement at the base.

25/06/2025

Highly reccommend this resource - Viv Bradford
really knows her stuff!

This downloadable resource is the Florist's must have resource. It will tell you the ideal weight, length, NPU and ripeness for each flower and selected foliages along with season and wholesale bunch sizes. There also hacks, tips and hints that I have learnt in my decades in the industry for a l.....

25/06/2025

FINAL PLACE REMAINING !
If you’ve been thinking about joining us for the Marquee Masterclass, now’s the time to act.

This is a one-off opportunity to work inside a real marquee and gain valuable insight into planning, mechanics, installations and styling for these unique spaces.

Cost £600 |

19/06/2025

Today marks 5 years of — and what a journey it’s been!
From our very first tutorial to a thriving library of videos,resources, and inspiration — this space has literary ‘blossomed’

To every single one of you who has joined, learned, created, and blossomed with me along the way — thank you.
You’ve helped make this so much more than a platform. It’s a place of passion, professional growth, and creativity.

Here’s to the next chapter — with more designs, more learning, and more inspiration !

July’s tutorial is re imagining the pedestal…. 🙂

19/06/2025

Today marks 5 years of blossomandprosper— and what a journey it’s been!
From our very first tutorial to a thriving library of videos,resources, and inspiration — this space has literary ‘blossomed’

To every single one of you who has joined, learned, created, and blossomed with me along the way — thank you.
You’ve helped make this so much more than a platform. It’s a place of passion, professional growth, and creativity.

Here’s to the next chapter — with more designs, more learning, and more inspiration !

July’s tutorial is re imagining the pedestal…. 🙂

09/06/2025

MARQUEE WORKSHOP – 2nd JULY
Lyne Down Organics Herefordshire

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work inside a Marquee — a setting that brings so many creative possibilities and its own challenges.
Whether you’re new to marquee work or want to elevate your skills, this hands-on workshop will give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take on an event in a marquee.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
Design + Planning:
* Working with CAD plans and layout visuals
* Planning installations that suit the space and structure
* Understanding heath and safety and weight limits for suspended designs
* Clear guidelines and mechanics

On the Day:
* We’ll be creating two large-scale floral installations
* Styling and dressing the interior of the marquee
* Time for imagery – ideal if you haven’t yet worked in a marquee and want to showcase your range.

This is a great opportunity to build confidence, upskill, and walk away with new content for your website and socials.
Cost: £600
There’s already been a lot of interest in this workshop – places are limited, so if you’d like to join us, be ready to book as soon as places are released.

23/05/2025

Free Tutorial Alert!

One of the most asked questions I get is “How do you create those beautiful digital visuals?” So I’ve decided to share a full Procreate tutorial—and it’s completely FREE to watch!

In this video, I show you how I use Procreate and my custom-made foliage brushes to design digital floral visuals – perfect for planning, proposals, or simply for fun.

🌿 Whether you're new to Procreate or just curious how it can work for your floral business, this is a lovely place to start.

👉 Watch it now on Blossom and Prosper — no membership needed for this one!

Let me know what you think, and tag me if you try it out!

Just click on the link below to watch 👇

Procreate is a powerful tool for creating artwork and perfect for florists to create visuals for clients. Sabine covers some of the basics with this tutorial creating a simple foliage arch around a church door. You can find a written guide to the Procreate interface and a link to access Sabines...