By now you’ve heard of “The Great Resignation” – the global post-pandemic movement in which many people realised their chosen career wasn’t a good fit and resigned to follow their passion. As a consequence, did you know searches for “floristry jobs” have seen a 40 per cent increase over the last two years? It may seen an enviable career from the outside but “It’s 90 per cent hard work and ten per cent glamour,” according to one of these top Irish florists.
surroundings. To brighten up a kitchen table, hallway or bedroom, Killruddery’s oval table pot of spring bulbs Originally from Banbridge, Co Down, London-based Corbett worked in television production for twelve years before switching to floristry. Sylvia Abraham is the owner and creative director of Bella Botanica, Co Meath. Together they have created the wow factor at weddings, events and for fashion editorials. Attention to detail and educating clients on sustainability are priorities: “Something we both hope to see is a bigger emphasis on florists designing without the use of floral foam which is so detrimental to the environment.