I have been a customer of Bloom & Wild for a couple of years. I often buy flowers from them as their selling point is that the flowers are sent in boxes that can fit through a letter box. No waiting in or just hoping that someone might be in when they arrive. I have never had an unhappy recipient of their flowers.
To be transparent, I did receive an email from Bloom & Wild asking if I would write about an article they wanted featuring (more of this later, bear with me). I have not been paid to write this post and my words and opinions are my own.
It is the time of year to be thinking about Christmas trees. I sort of want to whisper that I never have a 'real' tree. My tree was purchased in 2006 and has been used every year since. There was a carbon cost when it was made I know, but being able to reuse it must have some brownie points? Anyhoo, the point is I do not have a real tree but for some reason this year I started wanting a mini real tree to go on a windowsill. I have looked at a few but not committed.
The email from Bloom & Wild led to me looking at their website and by sheer coincidence a day or so before I had received an email from their customer email list offering me a discount. The article and discount are not related, but when I saw this little tree I whispered to myself "you're the one that I want...." I bought the tree on Sunday and on Tuesday as promised it arrived. The postlady did hand it to me but that's mainly as in these Covid days we usually have a bit of a chat.
The tree arrived in a nice brown box with green ribbon.
Neatly wrapped inside was the tree, which is around 30 cm tall. I unwrapped it carefully.
There in the box was a lovely gold hat! Ok its is not a hat, it is the container for the tree to be planted in. I want to keep my tree as happy as possible so I nipped out the greenhouse to find a plantpot that would fit in the hat so it could drain better.
Inside the box there was a packet of additional compost to bed the tree in and some moss to top dress it. Everything is thought out. I potted it up and gave it some water to revive it from its journey.
In side the box there was also a string of tiny lights and these crayons and stars. I had to colour the stars in and then hang them from the tree.
I do enjoy a bit of colouring in and it is very good to relax the mind. I then put the tree onto the windowsill so it could get some light. I have to say I did sniff the tree a couple of times, it is fresh and piney - what a surprise.
Of course time is getting short before Christmas is with us and the article they wanted me to feature is about how to have a 'crafty Christmas' and it can be found here https://www.bloomandwild.com/crafty-christmas it does have some really useful expert tips.
I love the Festive Swag in particular as I always feel a wreath is beyond my skills but even I can follow the instructions for this. You can buy the flowers/foliage needed directly from Bloom & Wild a nd then follow their expert tips to create some stunning and impactful Christmas decor. As a customer of theirs I can say with confidence I am sure they will not disappoint.
Stay safe all and be kind.
