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“Re-potting” Planted

Monday, January 11th, 2010
Planted - New frontage

Planted - New frontage

This month we visit Planted to find out about their exciting shop move and the motivations which led Steve to commit to a major investment project in such tough times.  The Planted team are all the same, Floristry runs through their veins; they have a combined experience of over 35 years – something which has not occurred by chance! 

We believe Steve, and Neil reflect the approach and attitude which will see Floristry succeed for many years to come, so it was a great privilege to spend time with Steve and this is what we found…  

 

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Kemptown Flowers – Growing Up in a Recession!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Tina, "Little Miss Pink" at work

Tina, "Little Miss Pink" at work

Kemptown Flowers is in its infancy, just 4 months old!  The new arrival is refreshing and real evidence that recession can be the catalyst for inspiration!  Kemptown is an area of Hove and Brighton which is a busy ‘village’ close enough to the sea to hear the gulls, but not quite close enough to smell the salt! 

Today we meet Tina Croucher, the charismatic owner of Kemptown Flowers, who stands proudly in her shop adorned in a very dapper pink outfit – the colour which seems to be at the heart of her very sole and everything she does.  If colours were ever used to describe people, Tina is definitely a “Pink” person.  She personifies the energy, vibrancy and the overt nature of the colour – she is simply charming.  So it is with great ease we chat about floristry in general, the decision to start her business, the challenges she has faced so far and what the future holds. (more…)