The image captures a beautifully composed sympathy bouquet set in a clear cylindrical glass vase, as if it has just been placed near a sunlit window in a serene Downe home. At the centre of the design, creamy white roses open in generous blooms, their velvety petals curving gently outward in flawless layers that convey peace, sincerity, and affection. Interlaced with the roses are stems of alstroemeria, their lightly speckled petals shaded in soft violet, lavender, and hints of fresh green, introducing a subtle touch of colour that blends harmoniously with the bouquet's quiet palette. Between and around these larger flowers, clusters of delicate baby's breath are threaded like fine lace, creating airy pockets of white that lend a light, ethereal quality to the arrangement. Encircling the blooms is an abundance of foliage: broad, deep green leaves and more slender, upright stems give shape and depth, echoing the natural greenery of the lanes and gardens around Downe village. The vase itself is transparent and filled with clean water, revealing the neat, straight stems, which are carefully aligned to enhance the arrangement's sense of order and calm. The background is a very bright, softly diffused white, with no visible distractions, as though the bouquet is lit by gentle daylight filtering through sheer curtains. The overall impression is one of quiet dignity and heartfelt compassion, making this arrangement perfectly suited for funerals, memorial services, or as a comforting presence in a home where someone is grieving. It feels like a thoughtful, local gesture from Downe, conveying sympathy, support, and serenity through flowers.
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A calm, contemplative bouquet of white and lavender-toned flowers is displayed in a clear cylindrical glass vase, the setting evoking the soft daylight that might filter through the windows of a peaceful Downe farmhouse. At the centre of the design, several white roses open in generous, rounded blooms, their petals smooth and velvety, unfurling from warm ivory centres into pure white outer edges that catch the light with a gentle sheen. Surrounding them, delicate sprays of gypsophila, or baby's breath, thread through the composition, their myriad tiny white blossoms creating a mist-like, almost ethereal texture that connects and cushions the larger roses. Interspersed among this softness, alstroemeria stems add a restrained touch of colour; their elongated buds and partially emerging flowers reveal petals washed in lavender and pale purple, some subtly striped with deeper tones, offering a quiet sense of depth and nuance rather than bold contrast. The bouquet is thoughtfully framed by lush green foliage: broad, glossy leaves are wrapped around the base of the flower cluster, forming a smooth, structured collar, while finer, brighter green leaves rise lightly through the arrangement, bringing a sense of natural growth like the plants edging the lanes around Downe village. Inside the perfectly clear glass vase, the straight green stems are visible in their entirety, gathered neatly and secured with a discreet green tie just above the clean waterline, keeping the rounded, professional shape intact. The water itself looks fresh and transparent, catching small reflections of light. Behind the arrangement, a softly blurred white background suggests an uncluttered, tranquil space, allowing the gentle beauty of the roses, baby's breath, and alstroemeria to take centre stage. This bouquet feels especially suited to conveying sympathy and remembrance, a quiet and dignified floral presence for comforting moments in Downe and the surrounding countryside.

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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.

5 day of freshness Guaranteed. To ensure the longevity of your flowers they will be delivered in bud, so you can watch them bloom in front of your eyes.


Next day delivery is available for orders placed before 4 pm.

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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