A tender, thoughtfully crafted sympathy bouquet sits in a clear glass cylinder vase, as if positioned near a large, bright window in a Crouch End home. The arrangement is full but never heavy, dominated by creamy white roses that open in exquisite layers, each petal soft and velvety, forming rounded blooms that radiate calm and dignity. Threaded among these central roses are stems of alstroemeria, their fluted petals painted in shades of purple and lavender, with faint touches of green that provide a delicate transition between the pure whites and the surrounding foliage. These lilac tones offer just enough colour to evoke gentle reflection rather than bold contrast. Finely textured baby's breath is scattered throughout, its clusters of tiny white flowers filling every small gap and creating a light, airy curtain between the more substantial blooms, reminiscent of early morning mist over the trees of nearby Priory Park. The bouquet is framed with rich green foliage, from broad, shining leaves to lighter, more feathery greens, giving the sense of a fresh, garden-picked arrangement brought indoors. The glass vase, simple and cylindrical, holds clear water in which the straight, green stems are clearly seen, revealing the careful, professional spiralling of the bouquet by an experienced florist. The background is a bright, nearly white blur, which enhances the flowers' softness and purity, ensuring nothing distracts from their quiet message. Crafted in the spirit of Crouch End's calm residential streets, this arrangement would be fitting for a condolence visit, a funeral service, or a moment of private remembrance, offering silent reassurance and a gentle reminder of ongoing support.
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Here, a quiet, contemplative sympathy bouquet stands in a clear cylindrical vase, the flowers illuminated by soft, even light that could be drifting through the tall windows of a Crouch End townhouse. The central roses are pure white, fully open yet still perfectly formed, each petal smooth and velvety, curling back in layered spirals that hold both softness and strength. Encircling and filling the spaces between these roses are clouds of baby's breath, their fine stems branching into clusters of minute white blooms that create a light, misty aura, as though the arrangement is wrapped in a gentle exhale. Rising through this veil, slender alstroemeria stems provide a tender brush of colour: some buds remain closed with greenish tips, while others unfold into elongated blossoms tinged with lavender and muted purple, their inner petals delicately striped, hinting at resilience and remembered stories. The base of the bouquet is framed by broad, dark green foliage, glossy and gently curved, wrapped around the stems to shape the design into a classic, rounded dome. More delicate, bright green leaves extend upward, connecting the solidity of the stems to the softness of the blooms. The clear glass vase reveals the bundled green stems, neatly aligned and tied just above the waterline with a subtle green binding, the water itself looking freshly poured and undisturbed. With its uncluttered, pale background and restrained palette, the arrangement feels like a quiet companion in grief, the kind of heartfelt tribute sent from neighbours in Crouch End or Stroud Green to a bereaved family in Hornsey, offering a steady, calming presence during days of remembrance and reflection.

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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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Next day delivery is available for orders placed before 4 pm.

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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