The Flower Lady & Woodlander

Admin AshbyBID • November 9, 2024

Ashby Businesses

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in wedding and event flowers and relish the opportunity to be creative with their designs which Abi describes as a modern take on traditional offerings. Bunches of flowers in store start at just £10. If you’re looking for the perfect present, you can choose from a selection of indoor or outdoor plants, as well as beautiful, dried flowers and luxury gift items. The Flower Bar is also a popular feature of the Ashby shop, allowing you to select and purchase a few stems to create your own floral display at home. For Abi the most enjoyable aspect of the business is without doubt the people. The moment when a bride sees her bouquet for the first time or the surprised look on the face

THE FLOWER LADY

Back in October 2020, Abi launched The Flower Lady with a small stall in Shepshed Market, before moving into larger premises in the town. They expanded once again earlier this year and she opened the doors on their new Bath Street store just in time for Valentine’s Day. As an independent, luxury florist, Abi and her team specialise predominantly

of someone who isn’t expecting a delivery of flowers is a highlight for her. You can find The Flower Lady online at www.theflowerladyflorist.co.uk for both subscription flowers and one off bouquets. You can also order online and collect in store. You can see their beautiful creations on either

Facebook or Instagram by searching @theflowerladyflorist

WOODLANDER

We stay on Bath Street for our second business of the month. Woodlander, established back in 1989 by Sam Hampton started out in just one building, but rapidly expanded to occupy two more properties next door. It has a wide frontage and benefits from a fabulous shop window which often gets a place in the town’s best dressed

window competitions. Sam describes the shop as a destination for everyone, whether you’re looking to treat yourself, find something

for your home or a gift for someone you care for. The business stocks a large selection of baby wear, cards, homeware and general gifts alongside fine leather goods, such as gloves and handbags, and

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fashion accessories. If you have friends who are expecting a new arrival, celebrating a special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, or just want some retail therapy for yourself, you’re sure to find the perfect gift or treat in store. It is really important to Sam and his team that everyone

who visits the shop feels welcome, and enjoys browsing. The team at Woodlander love being part of the community and it is the people of Ashby that have ultimately made the business the success it has been over the last 3 decades. The shop is open 7 days a week except bank holidays.