Emily Mays got her floral start in 1998 as a junior
designer with Botaneco Interiorscapes in Halifax. She pursued her
passion through the Canadian Institute of Floral Design program,
studied advanced design at the Judith Blacklock Flower School in
London, England, and also worked as a program co-ordinator at the CIFD
education faculty. Emily has also participated as a creative team
member for the 2005 and 2006 FTD Conferences and returned to England in
2006 to develop her style at Paula Pryke’s Flower House in London. Most
recently, she could be found enriching her skills at the New York
Botanical Gardens and the Jane Packer Flower School. She was a guest
educator for the Judith Blacklock Flower School at the 2008 Chelsea
Flower Show and is pleased to have been invited for induction into the
American Institute of Floral Designers in 2009. Until then, she is
occupied growing the corporate and social client list of Emily Mays
Creative Floristry. For this portfolio, Emily created everyday designs
that complement interior design and décor.
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Naughty but Nice
For the urban space, this traditional form becomes a modern piece through choice of strong colour and material. Bright roses, gerbera daisies, celosia, Sweet William, dendrobium orchids and trachylium radiate from a glossy black vase. A decadent focal piece from the coffee table to the boudoir, it looks hottest with accent pillows to match.
Tri-Umph
Inspired by the winner’s circle, this is a smart pick for a study or perhaps paired with a second silver Julep cup for a well-balanced mantlepiece. Lilies, cymbidium orchids and dramatic black beauty roses make up this triple threat set amidst Italian ruscus. The antique palette is accented by the draping of quality ribbon. Try it inside a trophy.
Blaze of Glory
This upright beauty is a warm welcome for the small entrance table with little surface space. A banding technique is first used to cover a vertical container with rosemary (myrtle is a suitable alternative) and may be prepared in advance. To complete the cheery greeting, three tones of ranunculus are arranged in a collar of variegated pittosporum. This look may easily be converted to a holiday theme.
Moss Media
A fun piece for the office or lobby, we sometimes find interest in unexpected objects. The obsolete disk or magazine rack, properly lined, takes on new life and overflows with roses, cymbidium orchids, and hypericum berries. Aspidistra leaves are curled and pinned to give a neat appearance from all sides.
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