Shopper's Diary: Flowers From Miss Pickering - Gardenista
In the heart of Middle England is Stamford, an outrageously pretty town. Photography by Miss Pickering except where noted. Miss Pickering, a name not to be quibbled with, was at school in Stamford. Miss P. left seven years ago, the same week as Vic Brotherson of Scarlet and Violet, another Wild at Heart alumna (see Shopper’s Diary: Scarlet & Violet). With a concrete floor and low light, Miss Pickering’s shop is a perfect stopping-off point in the journey of a cut flower. Fortunately the low-level lighting is flattering as well as practical. Miss Pickering began to write a blog when she moved to Stamford from London, partly for the sake of her sanity. It was quickly picked up and is a wonderful read, not only for the afianced. Having sent an experimental bouquet to the editor of Country Living when her shop opened, Miss P. has been in demand ever since. Miss P.’s wedding flower business thrives on personal recommendations. Her brides have a good idea of Miss Pickering’s style through the blog and through her posts on Instagram. The only permanent member of staff is the Hound. A wedding takes about a week to prep, from conditioning the flowers to figuring out the mechanics of building a floral arch for the church. Miss P. studied biophysics at university. Being located in the middle of the country has its advantages for getting to bigger projects; the shop in Stamford is also open from Tuesday to Saturday for bunches of flowers. Photograph by Kendra Wilson. Miss Pickering flowers is at 7 St. Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BE.