Having grown up in the English countryside of the South Downs surrounded by the beauty of nature, my love of painting flowers took me into working with flowers. I studied floristry for three years and gained experience in a local country florist before moving up to London. There I freelanced for three years for various superb florists, followed by four years in a position as a buyer and contract manager at a prestigious Mayfair florist. The work there involved the Ritz Hotel, the Royal family and the elite from many different cultures and backgrounds, and catering for a variety of venues.

I source my flowers from Covent Garden in London, which has the most beautiful selection all year round. It changes with the seasons and has direct links to growers all over the world, selecting the very best, the traditional and the latest new breed.

My love of flowers and colour, the invaluable experience and knowledge gained at the highest standard, and seeing clients wowed with their dream achieved is the aim of Eliza Doolittle Flowers.

Melanie Jarratt, Proprietor of Eliza Doolittle Flowers.