JAMJAR FLOWERS

A pretty Dickensian yard in Kennington, south London, is home to the bijou and beautiful JamJar Flowers. The creation of Melissa Richardson (right) and Amy Fielding, JamJar’s signature style – charming bundles of seasonal blooms arranged in jam jars, pickle jars and enamel buckets – was inspired by the gardens and woods surrounding Melissa’s childhood home in Sussex. The talented duo supply flowers to many of the capital’s top restaurants, and have also expanded the business to include the JamJar Edit, a collection of quirky botanical gifts and handcrafted vessels and vases. ‘Christmas is a special time for JamJar,’ says Melissa. ‘We like to reflect the best of British winter hedgerows in our arrangements and include things like dried flowers, seed heads, twisted willow and old man’s beard.’

MELISSA & AMY’S CHRISTMAS HOME STYLING

For our table it will be lovely hellebores with luscious roses and anemones, and evergreen foliage and berries. We also like deliciously scented narcissi and hyacinths in pots that can be planted in the garden after they’ve flowered. For colours, we favour pure white and cream with blush and sage green, and occasional injections of deep luxurious plums and reds. jamjarflowers.co.uk (London delivery only)

Informality and seasonality are the hallmarks of JamJar Flowers’ arrangements, as can be seen in this wreath featuring winter berries and seedheads