In this carefully composed sympathy bouquet, white and lilac tones blend into a calm, soothing palette that feels perfectly at home in Islington's light-filled interiors. The flowers are gathered in a clear, cylindrical glass vase, the water inside crystal clear, allowing a full view of the straight, green stems arranged with precision. At the centre, creamy white roses open gracefully, their petals rich and full, curving outward in layered spirals that seem to invite a slow, contemplative gaze. Surrounding and weaving between them, alstroemeria blooms provide a gentle play of colour, their petals washed in soft purple and lavender tones, with subtle shifts into pale green at the throat. Some blooms are fully open, revealing delicate markings inside, while others remain in bud, slender and upright, hinting at gradual unfolding. Fine sprays of white baby's breath thread through the arrangement, their tiny blossoms creating a misty veil that softens every transition from flower to foliage. The greenery itself is lush but controlled: deep green, glossy leaves anchor the base, while more slender stems add height and texture, evoking the quiet greenery of local spots like Highbury Fields or the hidden gardens off Essex Road. The background is bright and softly diffused, essentially white, so that the calm interplay of cream, lilac, and green stands out with understated elegance. The bouquet's overall presence is one of composure, solace, and thoughtful care, the kind of arrangement chosen to accompany a condolence card, to rest beside a framed photograph, or to be delivered across Islington as a gentle sign of sympathy, respect, and ongoing support.
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A softly lit bouquet rests in a clear cylindrical glass vase, its gentle whites and muted purples echoing the calm corners of Islington's residential streets. At the heart of the arrangement lie open white roses, their petals lush and velvety, layered in concentric curls that evoke both purity and deep affection. Around these roses, clusters of fine white gypsophila form a delicate halo, the countless small blossoms creating a sense of lightness, as though the larger flowers float in a cloud. Threaded among them are slender stems of alstroemeria, some still in bud, others beginning to open to reveal petals tinted with lavender and pale purple, with faint, graceful striping that adds quiet character. Broad, deep green leaves wrap smoothly around the base of the bouquet, forming a glossy collar that anchors the composition and shapes its classic, rounded silhouette. Finer threads of greenery rise through the centre, lending a touch of movement and the feeling of a hand-crafted piece made with thoughtful care. Through the clear glass, the long green stems are fully visible, resting in clean water, gathered tightly with a discreet band of green raffia or ribbon just above the waterline, ensuring the bouquet holds its form. The background is bright and softly out of focus, evoking daylight in a peaceful room near Highbury Fields or along a side street off Upper Street, with no distractions from the flowers' quiet beauty. Overall, the mood is one of solace, reflection, and respect-a bouquet that would be fitting for sending condolences, accompanying a memorial, or offering a gentle, wordless embrace to someone in the Islington community.

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Purity and simplicity is the best description for this hand-tied. Cream ivory roses and royal purple alstroemeria, accompanied with white gypsophila and aspidistra leaves will express your deep honour and sorrow.

This arrangement contains the following flowers:

  • cream ivory roses
  • royal purple alstroemeria
  • white gypsophila
  • aspidistra leaves

Original size bouquet pictured. 

 Vase pictured is for illustration purposes only.

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Substitution policy:
As flowers may be seasonal, we reserve the right to substitute any flowers not currently in stock. To ensure customer satisfaction, flowers will be substituted with a flower similar size and colour of the same or superior style, quality and value.


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