I consider myself very lucky as I often work with the country’s most experienced and creative florists. I’ve always admired the work of Anna Potter of Swallows and Damsons but I’ve never had the chance to meet or let alone learn from her. My lucky day has come and so my December started the best way possible when I went to her Christmas Wreath class.

Anna’s class was held at the Samuel Worth Chapel in Sheffield situated in a beautiful cemetery.

There were wreaths too but Anna’s presence was most inspirational.

Ah yes, there was mulled wine and mince pie too. And off I go.

And two hours later, there was my wreath. I really like it and just to know that I made it makes me really proud. Despite it not being a the shape of a perfect circle, ops.

I’d like to say a special thank you to Honeysuckle and Hilda who kindly offered me this class because she knew how much I’d love it. We went to the class together and the drive through the frosty Peak District was very scenic. The perfect start to December.