“Remember that flowers mustn't block the view of the guests around the table. I find low bowls or stem vases perfect to avoid this. Any small, low bowl is fine. You can even use a cereal bowl. Cut a small square of chicken wire, roughly one width and two lengths of your bowl. Scrunch it into a ball and place it inside the bowl so it sits slightly above the rim. Then to secure it, place two strips of floristry adhesive tape to either side (any waterproof tape is fine). This acts as a scaffold for your flower stems, fill with water ready for your flowers.”

“You can source your flowers from your local market, florist or even flower farm. I always try and use local suppliers and seasonal British flowers. It's useful to pick a good range of sizes to create depth and interest. Begin by adding the largest blooms such as hyacinths or tulips, next place in slightly smaller varieties like anemones or hellebores, finally pop in delicate fillers such a primroses or even small stems of blossom to fill any gaps.”