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Sabine Darrall Floral

Sabine Darrall Floral

MEET SABINE

Sabine Darrall

 

 

It’s the dynamism of the floristry world that is so fascinating to me. Nothing about it is static. I love working with beautiful, living materials, having to stay on my toes to move with the seasons, and constantly being challenged by the need for new and innovative ways with colour, texture and fragrance.

Working with flowers is a huge part of who I am. In the last 30 years, I’ve worked in every part of this industry, and I think the fact that I’m still head over heels for flowers shows just how powerfully creative, inspiring and special an industry it is.

A force for Change

As a luxury wedding and events florist, and a dedicated teacher and mentor, it’s my ambition to make sure that as an industry we’re moving in the right direction. I focus on sustainable floristry – working hard to create installations and designs that are fair trade and foam free. But being eco-conscious doesn’t mean scrimping on style, scale or imagination.

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Whether I’m designing or teaching, getting the chance to meet with so many wonderful people from all walks of life, and helping their ideas and their visions to blossom into stunning floral displays is something I care about very deeply. No matter the way in which we might be working together, I use my experience and passion to guide with no judgement, and to guarantee a calm, inspiring and empowering experience for everyone who sets foot in my studio.

After years spent in the buzz of London, you can now find me among the deep greens of Herefordshire, where I’m surrounded by birdsong, home grown organic flowers, and apple trees in the sprawling orchard. I love welcoming wedding couples and workshop students to my beautiful purpose-built barn, where the floral magic happens. Let’s create something wonderful together.

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Be Social

A fully compostable casket spray, made with no foam and no wire, using simple, natural mechanics that keep the design lightweight and secure. With no water source, flower choice becomes critical: I rely on long-lasting varieties and evergreen foliages, often keeping the bulb attached on spring flowers giving them their own water source.
Before leaving the studio, the entire piece is thoroughly sprayed and hessian is placed underneath to protect surfaces.

It was encouraging to finally see a recent newspaper article drawing attention to the environmental impact of floral foam and plastic in funeral tributes, it feels important to keep demonstrating practical alternatives. 

This is not new territory — it’s something I started talking about over ten years ago after being shocked at the sheer scale of foam and plastic from crematoriums going to landfill. I wrote to  key industry people along with journalists and the press and met with no response or with indifference. 

Ironically florists are now facing another challenge.
With more people opting for simple funerals with little or no ceremony, we’re seeing a real reduction in flowers for funerals— something that directly affects florists’ livelihoods. And that feels really sad.
Flowers are often the last tangible thing someone can do for a loved one they’ve lost. The act of choosing them, giving them, and seeing them placed goes far beyond decoration. Funeral flowers are not a modern habit — they are part of the grieving process and a  tradition going back to Ancient Greece.

Finding sustainable alternatives to traditional tributes isn’t just an environmental conversation. It’s about protecting a ritual, supporting our industry, and ensuring flowers continue to have a place at funerals.

Step by step clips from the full tutorial on @blossomandprosper
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A fully compostable casket spray, made with no foam and no wire, using simple, natural mechanics that keep the design lightweight and secure. With no water source, flower choice becomes critical: I rely on long-lasting varieties and evergreen foliages, often keeping the bulb attached on spring flowers giving them their own water source. Before leaving the studio, the entire piece is thoroughly sprayed and hessian is placed underneath to protect surfaces. It was encouraging to finally see a recent newspaper article drawing attention to the environmental impact of floral foam and plastic in funeral tributes, it feels important to keep demonstrating practical alternatives. This is not new territory — it’s something I started talking about over ten years ago after being shocked at the sheer scale of foam and plastic from crematoriums going to landfill. I wrote to key industry people along with journalists and the press and met with no response or with indifference. Ironically florists are now facing another challenge. With more people opting for simple funerals with little or no ceremony, we’re seeing a real reduction in flowers for funerals— something that directly affects florists’ livelihoods. And that feels really sad. Flowers are often the last tangible thing someone can do for a loved one they’ve lost. The act of choosing them, giving them, and seeing them placed goes far beyond decoration. Funeral flowers are not a modern habit — they are part of the grieving process and a tradition going back to Ancient Greece. Finding sustainable alternatives to traditional tributes isn’t just an environmental conversation. It’s about protecting a ritual, supporting our industry, and ensuring flowers continue to have a place at funerals. Step by step clips from the full tutorial on @blossomandprosper
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My Professional Event Florist Workbook is your practical guide for the season ahead.

Designed to help you work smarter, feel prepared and be more profitable, it brings together the essential knowledge needed to run a successful event floristry business. It covers far more than flowers, supporting you with the planning, decision-making and professional standards that sit behind great event work.
Packed with clear guidance and industry experience, it helps you stay organised, confident and in control throughout the year.
If you want a calmer, more structured and more profitable season, this workbook will support you every step of the way.
Available now – start the year on solid ground. - click the link in post to buy.
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My Professional Event Florist Workbook is your practical guide for the season ahead. Designed to help you work smarter, feel prepared and be more profitable, it brings together the essential knowledge needed to run a successful event floristry business. It covers far more than flowers, supporting you with the planning, decision-making and professional standards that sit behind great event work. Packed with clear guidance and industry experience, it helps you stay organised, confident and in control throughout the year. If you want a calmer, more structured and more profitable season, this workbook will support you every step of the way. Available now – start the year on solid ground. - click the link in post to buy.
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What colour schemes would you love to be working with in 2026/7?
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What colour schemes would you love to be working with in 2026/7?
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You don’t always need expensive focal flowers — 
There are other ways to create an overall look that’s just as eye-catching.
This clip is taken from my full tutorial on creating a foam-free glass vase design, where I explain the mechanics and the design process for this pretty elevated centrepiece. 
The full tutorial can be found in the Blossom & Prosper library.

Want to join me? 
 @blossomandprosper  membership is only £12 a month and gives you access to a huge library of floristry tutorials, resources and recipes.
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You don’t always need expensive focal flowers — 
There are other ways to create an overall look that’s just as eye-catching. This clip is taken from my full tutorial on creating a foam-free glass vase design, where I explain the mechanics and the design process for this pretty elevated centrepiece. The full tutorial can be found in the Blossom & Prosper library. Want to join me? @blossomandprosper membership is only £12 a month and gives you access to a huge library of floristry tutorials, resources and recipes.
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What are your thoughts on this rose? Does the size take something away from its beauty?
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What are your thoughts on this rose? Does the size take something away from its beauty?
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Thank you @devonshirerose_floraldesign  for the lovely feedback from the last pre-season wedding florist workshop .🙏🏻 
If you think you’d benefit from a day preparing for the year ahead click on the link and book your place for this years workshop 
25th February :)
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Thank you @devonshirerose_floraldesign for the lovely feedback from the last pre-season wedding florist workshop .🙏🏻 If you think you’d benefit from a day preparing for the year ahead click on the link and book your place for this years workshop 25th February :)
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