Comments on: Stylist’s corner with The Little Wedding Helper: A wintry table setting for Christmas parties and weddings

By: sandra picksley

sandra picksley — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:25:19 +0000

Thank you to you both for replying to my comments. I think I have been misunderstood or my point missed though. I have absolutely no objection to people buying from where they so choose and it is right that they are not judged in anyway shape or form. MY point was as this was a styling blog and both ladies being in the profession I would have thought they would in the first instance bought items from other professionals. Hopefully guiding people who want to recreate this to similar places to buy.
We all know supermarkets are first choice for many people, they (supermarkets) don’t need any extra help.

By: Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor

Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:10:38 +0000

Hi Sandra, thank you for your comment. We do love a bit of seasonal glamour!

I think you have misunderstood though. Emma Norton, who arranged the flowers for this table IS a florist. Kirsten is one of the most conscientious people I know when it comes to supporting local businesses.

While on this occasion they have supplemented some of their greenery with flowers purchased from the supermarket, they are arranged BY the local florist.

However, I do have to add that while I love supporting local businesses, I believe strongly in our right to choose where we buy from without being judged. Everyone has the right as a consumer to make those choices and I’m sure if they chose to buy something from a supermarket as opposed to a local supplier they would have their reasons which they don’t need to justify.

I understand as a small business it can be jarring to see people buying from larger competitors, but that is the way a free market works. Smaller businesses have something totally different to offer and it’s that uniqueness and personal service that will keep people coming back for the appropriate occasions.

By: The Little Wedding Helper

The Little Wedding Helper — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:08:48 +0000

Thank you for all the lovely comments! As a stylist I always do use the local flower market but on this shoot we used mainly foliage from the garden & wanted to show that if you can’t get to your florist or are doing a big shop for Christmas at your supermarket then this is what can be achieved. Many of my local florists I recommended for weddings that I style & we support each other in our work which is great.

By: sandra picksley

sandra picksley — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:51:17 +0000

I love this set up, so festive but with glamour. Too true about investing in good pieces which may be used year on year, finding pieces to add to the collection every year to keep it fresh. My only sadness is as a stylist you have bought flowers from a supermarket and not supported your local florist :-(

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:58:42 +0000

Impressive! And very classy xx

By: Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor

Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:13:18 +0000

That’s awesome, Nikki! I wish I was that organised – what scheme are you going for this year? xxx

By: Nikki @KnotsAndKisses

Nikki @KnotsAndKisses — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:11:48 +0000

Love this! … I am a Christmas addict … in fact I really am that lady who has several different themes and colours of decorations which are neatly labelled and boxed in the loft! I’ve already started planning my Christmas display this year :)