Festive foliage and flower arrangements for under £35
As the festive season is upon us and decorations are slowly emerging from their storage, it’s the time of year to add something a little extra to your home. Flowers are a great addition to any table setting, mantlepiece or free space. They light up any room. For under £35, here is a round-up of beautiful arrangements you can get from local florists.
All shops listed are in Tyne and Wear and accessible by Metro, so that you can support local businesses over the festive period.
- Butterflies and Blooms Florist Gateshead
Do you want to turn your home into a real-life candy-land? Butterflies and Blooms have crafted a ‘Candy Cane love’ arrangement. This Gateshead florists is adding in a little extra special gift alongside their florals. The arrangement not only features a trio of hand-glittered roses with season foliage, but you also get a fabulous candy cane vase to go with them! Priced at £26.50, this is a great deal as a gift that can be used year-on-year.
The closest Metro station is Gateshead stadium.
- Bou-Kays Flowers Newcastle
If you are not quite ready to let go of the Autumnal colours and want something that adds a spot of colour into your room over the run-up to Christmas. Bou-Kays Flowers in Ponteland have an Autumnal Florists Choice hand tie. Let your florist create a gorgeous arrangement with seasonal foliage and gift wrap that make the flowers look extra special.
Starting from £25 this is a great value arrangement to spruce up your home, this season.
The closest Metro station is Airport.
- Bethany’s Florist Sunderland
A staple of a festive home is a door wreath. For passer-by's, guests and family it gives the outside of your home something extra special. Bethany’s flowers in Sunderland have a wide range of fresh and faux wreaths to choose from. These beautiful wreaths are made using a combination of fresh and dried natural materials. All of their fresh wreaths are expertly hand-made at their workshop.
The closest Metro station is Millfield.
Flowers from Charlotte, North Shields
If you are looking for centrepieces to add something extra to your table arrangements, Flowers from Charlotte in North Shields has some spectacular creative choices. For £20, you can get a floral Christmas pudding arrangement that combines traditional elements with the elegance of fresh blooms. This creates a unique and eye-catching display.
The closest Metro station is Meadow Well.
- Flowers of Enchantment, South Shields
Flowers of Enchantment have a wide range of amazing Christmas arrangements, featuring festive green foliage and gorgeous reds. If you are looking for the iconic festive flower, then look no further than the poinsettia plant. A staple of Christmas, this plant will last you across the festive period and is a subtle way to bring florals into your home. Flowers of Enchantment are selling the plants gift-wrapped at just £20 or go extra special and get an XL plant for £35.
The closest Metro station to the florists is Tyne Dock.
- Katherines Florist, Newcastle City Centre
Katherine’s Florists have created the perfect mini gift for all those who need an added sparkle this Christmas. Priced at just £28.99, you can get a mini-Christmas tree kit! Not only does this feature a Pinus Silver Crest Tree, but the kit also includes baubles so you can decorate the tree. This is perfect to gift to someone for their desk at work, room in a university house, or for the children to do at home. Even better once the season has passed, plant the tree in the garden and love it forever!
The closest Metro station is St James or Haymarket.
- Cornflower Blue, Whitley Bay
Light up the room, with this gold and red table arrangement from Cornflower Blue Floral Design. The ‘Yuletide Gold’ arrangement features chunky gold candles and festive scented foliage. It is also displayed in a ceramic pot, perfect to sit in the middle of the table. The standard price is £35 however if you do have a little more in the Christmas budget this year you can go large for an extra £10.
The closest Metro station is Whitley Bay.
- The Flower Folk, West Jesmond
If you are looking for a DIY fresh floral arrangement, then look no further than The Flower Folks Christmas wreath making kit. The basic small package, priced at £32.50, includes a fresh bundle of foliage as well as a step-by-step guide and web link to access an online video to help you build your wreath. You can upgrade your kit in size or add a ribbon for additional charges. There’s really nothing more satisfying than creating your own decorations for the festive season, and this activity is a great way, alone or with friends, to get into the Christmas spirit.
The closest Metro station to the florists is West Jesmond.