This photograph presents a tranquil, beautifully balanced sympathy bouquet, positioned in a clear cylindrical glass vase against a luminous white backdrop, as if placed near a bright sash window in a Chelsea apartment. The core of the arrangement is formed by creamy white roses, each bloom unfolding in soft, layered curves, the petals thick and velvety, creating a sense of gentle luxury and composure. Interwoven with the roses are elegant stems of alstroemeria in shades of lavender, mauve, and subdued purple, their slender petals flaring slightly at the tips and showing delicate green accents and fine markings, adding detail without overwhelming the calm palette. Scattered throughout are tiny clusters of white baby's breath, their minute blossoms hovering delicately in the spaces between larger flowers, like a faint mist settling over a quiet garden off King's Road. Around the central blooms, a rich selection of greenery extends outward: broad, glossy leaves provide a solid, verdant base, while narrower stems and foliage add height, texture, and a gentle sense of movement, reminiscent of the carefully layered plantings you might see in a Chelsea Physic Garden border. The glass vase is unadorned and transparent, allowing the viewer to see straight, neatly cut green stems submerged in clear water, a small but telling sign of freshness and meticulous preparation. Even, diffused lighting smooths away harsh contrasts, allowing the whites to remain pure, the purples cool, and the greens deep and calming. The overall impression is one of quiet dignity and heartfelt care, a bouquet suited for expressing sympathy in Chelsea homes and chapels, bringing a subtle, composed beauty to moments of remembrance and reflection.
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A tranquil sympathy bouquet in white and soft lavender tones rests in a clear cylindrical glass vase, as if positioned on a small console in a Chelsea flat looking out toward the quiet back lanes off King's Road. At its heart, open white roses create a gentle focal point, each bloom composed of numerous velvety petals unfolding in a soft spiral from creamy cores to bright white edges. Between and around these roses, delicate sprays of gypsophila form a fine, frothy halo, the many tiny white blossoms layering together to soften every transition and lend a feeling of air and light. Tall, slim stems of alstroemeria add a nuanced hint of colour; some buds remain tightly closed, touched with green at their tips, while others part just enough to show slender petals washed in muted lavender and pale purple, some veined and lightly streaked. The flowers are held within a base of broad, dark-green leaves that have been folded and wrapped with care, their glossy surfaces catching the light and giving the bouquet a quietly structured outline, while more delicate tendrils of greenery weave through the arrangement for balance and movement. The vase itself is simple and transparent, filled with clear water that reveals the gathered green stems, neatly tied just above the waterline with a discreet binding to preserve the rounded, hand-tied silhouette. The backdrop is a bright, diffuse wash of light, suggesting daytime but offering no distractions from the flowers. The overall impression is one of poised calm and gentle compassion - a Chelsea-style floral tribute that could sit beside a framed photograph at a memorial service, or rest on a side table during a wake, offering quiet solace through its soft colours and graceful form.

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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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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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