L O P M I N T & P U R D Y
D O R S E T F L O W E R S
About Me
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Hi I'm Claire, I am an artist & an independent freelance florist (currently studying to be certified) based on the edge of the Purbeck Hills on the south coast, in Dorset
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I have been visiting Dorset since my early teens and love the county and all that it offers. I moved here about 3 years ago into my dream 'country cottage' with my son, dog and cat, from London....and we haven't looked back since
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I especially love the Dorset lilt....hence the name 'Lopmint & Purdy'. 'Lopmint' in the old Dorset Dialect means a small country cottage garden 'allotment' & 'Purdy' means 'Prettiness' or 'all things pretty'
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I am only on my second season growing my own flowers in my cottage garden 'allotment' so there is always plenty to learn. For that reason, many of my arrangements are supplemented with flowers provided by my fellow local flower farmers
In my floristry, I place huge importance on using flowers that are currently in season, especially flowers grown locally here in Dorset, and wherever possible using flora that is heavily scented
I will always aim to provide the personal touch so please call, email or even drop by the studio to discuss your requirements and I will try my very best to help you out
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07951 100 653 | Based in East Morden, Nr Wareham
Where you can find me
I am currently the resident florist at Carey's Secret Garden based in Wareham. You can find me in The Roundhouse during the cut flower season from 1st April to 31 October
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The flower shop is open:
Thursdays and Fridays 11am to 2pm
Saturdays 10.30am to 1.00pm
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My seasonal hand tied bouquets and table jars are available along with 'all things purdy' and flowery
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If you are visiting the garden (Garden visit tickets to Careys can be found here - Garden Visit Tickets) be sure to pop on by and say 'hi'
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I also host several workshops at Carey's throughout the year. For more details click here: Workshops
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If you would like to keep up to date with where you can find me and all of 'Lopmint & Purdy' events then you can sign up to my monthly newsletter here: Monthly Newsletter
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When I am not at Careys, I will be working 'on the lopmint' and in the flower studio here at Lopmint & Purdy. Whilst there is not a flower shop here, there is a fortnightly flower stand located on Lower Street, East Morden on ad hoc Saturday and Sunday mornings during the flower season.
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Any other times I will be working hard fulfilling any online orders. To shop fresh flowers or any other items from my current seasonal collection, click here: Flower Shop Online
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For further information regarding event flowers, click here: Event Flowers
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