Baskets & Posies Handcrafted by Florist Highbury

Welcome to Florist Highbury – your local florist with a passion for creatively arranged flowers and expert, heartfelt gifting. Our beautiful selection of bouquets, baskets, and classic posies are lovingly prepared in our Highbury studio, just a stone’s throw from Highbury Fields and Blackstock Road. We know just how important it is to mark special moments, so we offer same-day delivery across Highbury, Finsbury Park, and Islington if you order online before 3 PM.

Whether you’re celebrating, consoling, or simply sending a little joy, our experienced florists use only the freshest blooms sourced daily. Combining artistry and local knowledge, we craft each arrangement to evoke the character of the area – from the leafy avenues near Drayton Park to the vibrant heart of Canonbury.

  • Fresh, hand-tied bouquets and thoughtful baskets for all occasions
  • Trusted same-day flower delivery service in Highbury and nearby areas
  • Convenient online ordering and expert local advice

As a long-established florist in Highbury, we take pride in bringing floral happiness and reliable service to our community. Place your order online for fast, same-day delivery by our friendly local drivers. Experience the charm and care only a real Highbury florist can offer!

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BASKETS / POSIES
I often describe this composition by the way texture and tone converse: creamy white Gerbera daisies rise like small suns against a pristine white field, each defined by its dark centre, while clusters of soft blush-pink carnations nestle beneath with their frothy, layered petals. The arrangement breathes with life thanks to plentiful white and pale yellow button chrysanthemums that cushion gaps and add a soft, cheerful density. Delicate sprays of pale violet-blue asters are tucked throughout, their tiny star forms offering gentle punctuation and a subtle floral perfume when close enough to inhale. The greenery is carefully chosen to complement and frame - rounded, silvery eucalyptus leaves provide a cool, modern calm and a faint aromatic lift, while darker glossy ruscus cascades to the left, establishing a gracious asymmetry. All these elements are gathered in a rustic, light wooden-woven basket with a solid curved handle, handcrafted in appearance and lending a comforting, domestic warmth. The bright, even lighting highlights petal texture and leaf sheen, presenting the arrangement as fresh and thoughtfully composed. As a florist who knows Highbury and its quiet streets by the Fields and around Gillespie Road, I imagine this piece being chosen for comfort, a thoughtful gift, or a seasonal centerpiece delivered locally, its restrained palette and natural materials speaking of care, steadiness, and understated beauty.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and follow the scent into a Highbury room where a Florist Choice Basket sits as if waiting for a celebration. The arrangement gathers plush hydrangeas in baby pink, peonies in full tilt, and ranunculus with their tightly wound layers, all shimmered by light peach tones from softly curled petals. White lilies peek through, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the bright pinks, while delicate white ranunculus add an air of quiet refinement. Eucalyptus and slender filler blooms weave through the bouquet, giving depth and a hint of woodland freshness. The basket itself is a pale, sturdy weave, with the handle just visible, as if cradling the luxury within. A crisp white square overlay hovers at the center, announcing Florist Choice Basket in script and the price ?60 in bold sans-serif-clear and inviting. The mood is plush, cheerful, and a little indulgent, suggesting it would make a memorable gift for a birthday, anniversary, or a thoughtful gesture of thanks. In Highbury, this ready-to-gift arrangement is crafted with care by a local florist who knows the neighbourhood well, from the leafy squares near Highbury Fields to the boutique shops along Upper Street, and it can be delivered with ease to nearby homes and offices for same-day or next-day freshness.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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This image shows a tender and thoughtfully composed funeral flower arrangement, captured on a pure white background that allows every bloom and leaf to stand out clearly. The pale woven basket at the base has a gently arched handle, its simple, clean design echoing the quiet elegance often seen in Highbury homes and cafes around Highbury Corner. From this understated vessel rises a full, mounded display of fresh flowers and greenery, skilfully arranged to look both abundant and serene. At its centre, a creamy white rose unfolds in a tight spiral of velvety petals, becoming the soft focal point and symbolising purity, peace, and remembrance. Nestled close by are two deep purple calla lilies, their sculptural, trumpet-shaped spathes and rich tones adding a sense of refinement and solemn respect, well suited for a funeral or memorial service. Scattered among these main flowers are small, star-shaped clematis blossoms in delicate shades of lavender and pale lilac; their subtle yellow centres glow like tiny lights, bringing a gentle, uplifting note to the design. Bright touches of yellow and white, from freesia- or alstroemeria-like blooms, weave through the arrangement, adding texture and an understated hint of cheer, reminiscent of spring blossoms along the paths of Highbury Fields. Toward the right side, a single magenta gerbera daisy catches the eye, its luminous ring of slender petals offering a poignant expression of love, gratitude, and memory. All of the flowers are nestled into a lush cushion of greenery featuring broad, glossy leaves and fine, light green sprigs that overlap to create depth and soft shadows. Under even studio lighting, a natural shadow beneath the basket grounds the composition, resulting in a dignified sympathy piece that feels both personal and comforting for families in Highbury.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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The photograph portrays a tastefully composed sympathy flower basket, photographed against a crisp white backdrop so that every flower and leaf stands clear, as if placed on a white table in a quiet Highbury townhouse. The basket itself is made of light-coloured wicker in a refined oval or softly rectangular shape, with a matching handle arching over the centre like a protective frame. Within that frame, the blooms are arranged into a gently domed, lush design. At the heart of the arrangement, large creamy white roses, their petals fully unfurled and velvety, create a sense of calm and reverence, each rose like a small beacon of light. Interwoven around them are star-shaped clematis blossoms in soft lavender and pale periwinkle, their yellow-green centres glowing subtly, bringing a whisper of colour that feels as delicate as the sky over Highbury Fields on a clear spring morning. Smaller freesia-like flowers in white and pale yellow drift through the bouquet, some in tight buds, others half-open, introducing a fine, feathery texture and the suggestion of gentle fragrance. Touches of clear yellow brighten the palette in a restrained, thoughtful way, so the arrangement remains peaceful and understated. Encircling and supporting the flowers is an abundance of deep green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves and lighter, more delicate sprigs creating depth and structure while wrapping the pastel shades in a natural frame. The overall impression is one of quiet grace and sincere sentiment, a design that would be at home at a memorial service, church farewell, or wake near Highbury Corner, or delivered by Florist Highbury to offer condolences and support to grieving families with a sense of poise and heartfelt care.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This image captures a softly lit funeral flower basket designed with the care and balance of an experienced local florist serving Highbury and the surrounding streets. The container is a shallow, oblong basket made from pale, natural wood slats, raised just slightly on four small feet and crowned by a gently arched handle that echoes the curve of the flowers below. The arrangement itself forms a full, rounded dome that overflows just enough to feel generous, without losing its neat, composed shape. At its heart are creamy white roses, fully open and layered, their velvety petals spiralling outward in a quiet display of grace and remembrance. Around them are clusters of deep red carnations, their densely ruffled blooms creating lush texture and a rich, comforting warmth. Interspersed among these are softer, bi-coloured carnations, where white or blush petals are edged with red, introducing a delicate, almost watercolor effect to the palette. Small, airy white flowers, likely freesias, tuck between the larger blooms, their slender stems and bell-shaped florets offering a sense of lightness and the hint of a gentle scent. The composition is supported by a bed of dark, glossy leaves, probably ruscus or salal, which provide structure and contrast, while feathery, fern-like greenery rises from the top and sides, giving an impression of movement and natural growth. Photographed against a bright white background, the colours and textures feel calm yet vivid. This basket would make a fitting tribute at a Highbury funeral service, perhaps near Highbury & Islington, at a memorial by the park, or delivered to a family home as a sincere expression of sympathy and support.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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A richly textured, round bouquet presented on a clean white field, this arrangement reads like a miniature English garden in hand-tied form. Soft garden roses in pale pink, creamy peach, and buttery yellow form the warm, central dome, their petals layered into gentle spirals that reflect a soft daylight sheen. Scattered between the roses, starry clematis in pale violet and near-white open outward, their fine veins and sunny centers adding an ethereal, botanical lift. Punctuating the softness are a few dramatic blue Eryngium thistles-sea holly-whose spiky, steel-blue heads introduce an architectural, almost maritime edge. Nestled throughout are purple lisianthus, some still in tight ruffles, others easing open to reveal delicate cups, while clusters of bright red Hypericum berries provide concentrated pops of colour and a playful, tactile contrast. The greenery is layered and varied: glossy, broad leaves anchor the base; airy pinnate sprigs weave through the blooms; and occasional burgundy-toned filler foliage gives depth and shadow. The light falls softly from above, creating gentle highlights on petals and a subtle shadow beneath that accentuates the bouquet's rounded silhouette. Imagining this arrangement on a sideboard in a Highbury terrace or as a centrepiece after a stroll through the market on Blackstock Road feels natural and local. Prepared with the quiet expertise of Florist Highbury, the bouquet sends a message of celebration, comfort, or gratitude-a crafted floral statement that balances romance, texture, and botanical interest with metropolitan calm.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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Seen from an overhead viewpoint, this immaculate circular bouquet blends classic bridal white with a whisper of botanical freshness, the sort of piece our neighbours around Highbury Fields and Drayton Park ask for most often. Prominent are several sculptural white lilies with wide, trumpet-like petals; their pale green stamens and slight yellow hints at the throat bring subtle depth against the predominantly cream palette. Interlaced among them are clusters of cream and ivory roses, many kept as tight buds or gently parted layers, their velvety petals building a soft, rounded texture that sits close to the stems. Tiny sprigs of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila) drift between the larger flowers, their fine, cloud-like heads creating a lacey, romantic air that softens the composition and catches light. Small, glossy green leaves are tucked just beneath the blooms, framing the edge and providing a restrained, refreshing contrast. The bouquet rests on a pure white backdrop that heightens the lilies' sculptural lines and the roses' cream warmth; under soft studio lighting, the arrangement feels quietly luminous. You can almost sense the mingled scents-the lilies' green sweetness and the roses' gentle perfume-making it a comforting choice for weddings, anniversary gifts, or dignified memorials. Prepared by local florists and offered for delivery across Highbury and surrounding Islington streets, this bouquet embodies a calm, assured elegance suited to many of the neighbourhood's meaningful moments. Florist Highbury often recommends this palette for clients seeking timeless purity and refined craftsmanship.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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Against a spotless white background, a lush, rounded bouquet of lilies, roses, and gypsophila spills outward in a carefully balanced harmony of white, blush, and fuchsia tones, as if it has just been finished in a calm Highbury workshop near Highbury & Islington station. The composition feels full and luxurious, every stem placed with intention. At its core, pristine white lilies open in grand trumpets, the petals curving back gracefully to reveal pale green throats and delicate stamens, while tall, unopened buds promise that the bouquet will continue to develop over time. Woven around them are soft pink roses and creamy white roses, their velvety petals spiralling from tight buds into plush, open rosettes, some just beginning to relax, others fully unfurled in romantic layers. Rich fuchsia Oriental lilies, reminiscent of classic Stargazers, cut through the pastel softness with their vivid magenta petals heavily dusted with darker speckles, creating focal points of drama and intensity. All around, fine sprigs of white baby's breath form a gentle cloud, their tiny blossoms filling the gaps between larger flowers and giving the design a dreamy, ethereal quality. Subtle touches of green foliage and stems poke through, grounding the bouquet and hinting at the natural structure beneath the opulence. The even, bright lighting showcases every texture and shade, making it easy to imagine this bouquet resting on a dining table in a Highbury home overlooking the greenery of Highbury Fields. Emotionally, the arrangement communicates warmth, celebration, and deep affection, perfect for marking milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or an engagement announcement shared with loved ones in the local area.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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Against a bright white backdrop sits a perfectly rounded, densely composed floral cushion that feels both traditional and tender - the sort of arrangement often chosen for moments of remembrance or gentle celebration in the Highbury neighbourhood. Center stage are soft pink roses in varying sizes: large, fully opened roses with layered petals that curl at the edges, and smaller, tightly clustered spray roses that add depth and a whisper of innocence. Scattered between them are clusters of pristine white freesia, some flowers wide open to reveal tiny yellow stamens, others closed and pointed, promising further unfurling and a delicate perfume that drifts subtly when the bouquet is moved. A tapestry of green foliage supports and frames the blooms, including broader, glossy leaves that create a dark backdrop and lighter variegated leaves edged in cream that catch the eye and lift the palette. The arrangement's rounded silhouette conceals stems and mechanics, presenting instead a seamless, cushion-like surface of blooms and leaves, with soft shadows that emphasise its three-dimensional quality. This piece carries a quiet dignity and warmth - appropriate for a memorial service, a considerate get-well gesture, or a refined centrepiece at a small family gathering. I imagine delivering it through local streets such as Blackstock Road or near Highbury & Islington station, where neighbours appreciate flowers that speak gently and last - a thoughtful composition crafted for tenderness and longevity.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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