ABOUT

We are a Brisbane-based floristry business, specialising in preserved flower creations. We love working to create gorgeous arrangements with a natural feel. Our designs are created with real florals which have undergone preservation process/drying process, for a perfect long-lasting gift or home décor.

My name is Ashley and I have been mastering the ever-evolving art of floristry since 2008. Following the completion of my floristry qualifications, my journey as a florist included working in array of retail florists completing a large repertoire of work for all occasions, whilst developing a reputation for exceeding expectations along the way. My experience included working in a specialty flower freeze-drying outlet, where I restored and permanently preserved wedding bouquets, introducing me to the world of flower preservation. I went on to complete a high quantity of weddings in superb tropical north Queensland locations, providing me with the skills and experience in the wedding industry.

Throughout working in floristry, I found that although customers loved flowers, the major setback for purchasing fresh flowers was that they inevitably died. Recent advances in the preservation techniques of real flowers and foliage provided an array of non-perishable options and created an opportunity to design real flower arrangements which stood the test of time.

The introduction of lasting florals and my love for botanical design, along with seeing the joy on people’s faces when they receive their floral creations was the inspiration for the inception of Ash-A-Lily Designs.