About me
Hello, I'm Claire, welcome to A New Leaf Flowers.
I chose this name for two reasons. The first being quite personal to me and the point I am in my life right now (turning 'a new leaf').
After overcoming a health concern around 5 years ago I decided that I needed to re-evaluate my priorities and lifestyle. I eventually took the plunge soon after my recovery. I left a career path that never really fulfilled me and bravely set out to start up my own business working from home. This offered me the artistic outlet that I had been missing for so long and also very importantly, allowed me the freedom to choose my own working hours thus helping me to balance my work/home-life.
So, I chose to pursue a long held dream of becoming a florist and entrepreneur.
The second reason was my particular interest and passion for faux (artificial) flowers. I love their versatility and the idea of them being perfect keepsakes that don't wilt or die. Plus they are allergy free and not dependent on season. These days carefully chosen artificial stems are extremely authentic looking and are a far cry from the opinions that faux flowers look 'plasticy' or 'fake'. Hence my description of them being 'a new leaf'.
Being completely self taught, I am learning everyday. Each design I create increases my passion for my craft. Whether I'm creating a bridal bouquet, decorative wreath or floral tribute, my aim is always to design with nature in mind.
I'll finish with a quote that describes my feelings perfectly
'If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life'.
I'm continuously grateful for each day that I get to live my dream and am determined to provide floral designs that delight every client for many years to come.