This month, we're delighted to welcome Jenny, founder of Halliesphere, to the Journal.
Sharing our love of nature, craftsmanship and sustainable living, Jenny has created an innovative alternative to traditional floral foam, helping flower lovers create beautiful arrangements with less waste. Recently named a finalist in the National Small Business Awards Innovation category, Jenny's creations are inspired by a desire to make floristry more sustainable and accessible, without compromising on beauty.
As a special gift for Bramley readers, Halliesphere is offering 10% off using the code BRAMLEY10. Get your Halliesphere here.
Here, she shares her guide to bringing a little meadow magic indoors this season.
"As the lanes of the countryside begin to froth with cow parsley and the British gardens burst into colour, my thoughts naturally turn into bringing that beauty indoors.
Like many gardeners and flower lovers, I've always been drawn to arrangements that feel loose, natural and freshly gathered, the kind that look as though they've been picked straight from a field of wildflowers and placed lovingly into a favourite jug.
What surprised me, however, was discovering that many traditional floral arrangements rely on materials that are anything but natural, Floral foam, widely used throughout the industry, is single-use, non-recyclable and can release microplastics into the environment.
It was this discovery that inspired me to create Halliesphere.
Drawing inspiration from the weighted flower frogs used during the Victorian era, I wanted to design a modern, sustainable alternative that would support flowers naturally whilst allowing them to retain their movement and character. The result is a collection of British-made flower arranging spheres, crafted from materials ranging from heritage ceramics to innovative recycled materials, designed to be used season after season.
Today Halliesphere is used by gardeners, flower enthusiasts and florists looking for a more sustainable way to arrange flowers. every design is created to celebrate the flowers themselves, allowing stems to breathe, move and sit naturally. Just as they would in the garden.
Creating a Joyful June Arrangement
One of the things I love most about arranging with a Halliesphere is how simple it is. The sphere provides the structure, you provide the creativity.
1. Choose your vessel
Start with a favourite vase, jug or jar and place your Halliesphere inside. The circular design offers stability and support, making it suitable for everything from delicate garden flowers to more ambitious woody stems.
2. Build Your Foundation
Begin with structural greenery to establish the shape of your arrangement. Fresh hawthorn, beech, rosemary or mint are all wonderful choices this time of year. Allow stems to arch naturally outwards, creating movement and a relaxed silhouette.
3. Add your seasonal stars
Spring months offer the most generous gardens. Lilacs, tulips, alliums and early roses all make beautiful focal flowers. Position each stem individually, allowing it space to shine and settle naturally into place.
4. Create Airiness and Texture
To achieve that effortless meadow-inspired look, add lighter stems such as cow parsley, Queen Anne's lace or lily of the valley. These delicate flowers create height, movement and a sense of abundance without feeling overly arranged.
5. Let nature do the rest
Fill your vessel with fresh water and allow the flowers to settle. Without floral foam restricting water uptake, stems are able to drink more freely, helping your arrangement stay fresher for longer.
A Return to thoughtful design
For me, Halliesphere is about more than flower arranging.
It's about choosing objects that are made to last. It's about celebrating craftsmanship, supporting British manufacturing and creating beautiful rituals that work in harmony with nature rather than against it.
Whether crafted from recycled acrylic and hand-finished in the Cotswolds or hand-cast fine china in Stoke-on-Trent, every Halliesphere is designed to become part of your seasonal traditions - brought out each spring, summer and autumn to showcase whatever is growing in your garden or flourishing in the hedgerows nearby.
Because the most beautiful arrangements are rarely the most perfect. They're the ones that capture a moment in the season."
At Bramley, we believe wellbeing is often found in the simplest rituals - a walk in the countryside, a handful of freshly gathered flowers, or taking a moment to create something beautiful with our hands.
We love Jenny's thoughtful approach to floristry and her commitment to creating products that work with nature, not against it.
As a special gift for Bramley readers, Halliesphere is offering 10% off using the code BRAMLEY10. Get your Halliesphere here.
If you're inspired to create your own meadow-style arrangement, we'd love to see it. Tag @halliesphere and @bramleyproducts on social media and share your seasonal creations with us.
