Hello, I'm Amy! 🌸

Florist, flower lover, creative soul and the face behind PolkaDot Florist & The Creative Bloom Club.

My love affair with flowers started when I was just 10 years old, and by 13, I had my very first Saturday job in a florist shop, earning £5 a day cleaning buckets, sweeping floors and making bows!

Little did I know that those Saturday mornings would be the beginning of a lifelong passion.

Fast forward 27 years, and flowers have been a huge part of my life ever since.

At 22, I took the leap and opened my very own flower shop. Since then, I've experienced pretty much every side of floristry, from busy high street retail and beautiful weddings to workshops, everyday flowers and running my own creative studio in Derbyshire.

I've learnt a lot along the way. Some things from books and courses, but most from getting stuck in, making mistakes, experimenting and figuring things out for myself!

And believe me, there have been plenty of those moments!

So, why The Creative Bloom Club?

Over the years, I've realised that floristry is about so much more than arranging beautiful flowers.

It's about creativity, confidence, problem-solving, connecting with people and finding joy in what you do.

But I also know how overwhelming it can sometimes feel.

Whether you're just starting out, trying to build a floral business, looking to refresh your skills or working alone and missing that connection with other creatives, it can be a lonely journey.

And that's exactly why I created The Creative Bloom Club.

I wanted to create the kind of space I would have loved to have had throughout my own floristry journey.

Somewhere friendly, welcoming and full of practical advice. Somewhere you can ask the questions you might feel silly asking elsewhere, try something new and feel encouraged rather than intimidated.

A place to learn, share ideas, build confidence and celebrate the little wins.

What can you expect from me?

I'm a big believer that floristry knowledge should be shared, not kept a secret.

Through The Creative Bloom Club, I'll be sharing the tips, tricks, techniques and industry knowledge I've gathered over the years, alongside seasonal inspiration, creative challenges and practical resources.