Finsbury Baskets & Posies – Handcrafted Local Floristry

At Finsbury Flowers, our passion for creating beautiful flower baskets and delightful posies shines in every hand-crafted arrangement. As your trusted local florist in Finsbury, just a stone’s throw from Clerkenwell Green and the vibrant Exmouth Market, we draw inspiration from our community and the changing seasons to design gifts that truly make a statement.

Whether you’re spreading cheer in Islington, sending a heartfelt gesture to Angel, or celebrating special moments around St John Street, our creative team channels years of industry expertise into every bouquet. We use only the freshest, most colourful blooms—sourced daily from local markets—so your basket or posy will stay vibrant for longer.

  • Bespoke designs for every taste and occasion
  • Same-day flower delivery across Finsbury and nearby areas (when you order online before 3 PM)
  • Friendly service from a florist who truly knows and loves the area

Trust Finsbury Flowers for thoughtful, memorable gifts—backed by our local knowledge and commitment to excellence. Browse our latest baskets and posies online, or stop by near Rosebery Avenue to discover blooms as unique as Finsbury itself. We’re here to brighten your day with creativity and care, every time you choose us as your local flower expert.

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BASKETS / POSIES
An expert, hand-styled floral basket captured on a stark white field, where pristine white Gerbera daisies with dark centres stand like small suns amid a soft cluster of blush carnations. The carnations' layered petals form a pillowy texture that plays against the firm, graphic heads of the gerberas, while sprays of small white and pale yellow chrysanthemums tuck into the gaps, lending a soft, cheerful underlayer. Sprigs of delicate, pale blue or violet starry flowers thread through the composition, giving tiny notes of cool colour that lift the warm pastels. The foliage is integral to the arrangement's architecture: rounded silvery eucalyptus leaves introduce a calming, aromatic note and a modern matte texture, while longer, glossy ruscus stems spill gracefully to the left, creating a natural, flowing profile. Everything is assembled in a natural woven basket of light wood with a curved brown handle, its handcrafted weave visible beneath the blooms and grounding the design with an approachable, rustic charm. The lighting is clean and bright, revealing subtle shadows between petals and a fresh, just-cut quality to the greens. This bouquet reads as both uplifting and consoling - perfect for sending quiet congratulations, comforting a friend, or placing by a bedside - and is especially appropriate for local delivery to addresses across Finsbury, Angel, and Clerkenwell, where neighbours appreciate restrained elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship.
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU BASKET
£50.00
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Close your eyes and let this Florist Choice Basket unfold as a quiet moment in a bustling Finsbury afternoon. From above, the arrangement spreads like a velvet map: hot pink peonies, white ranunculus, pale pink hydrangeas, blush and cream roses, and pristine white anemones with dark centers, all framed by wisps of eucalyptus and other greenery. The look is plush yet balanced, every stem chosen for color harmony and texture. The hydrangeas provide cloud-like volume, the peonies offer drama, and the roses impart intimate warmth. Small white filler blooms peek through, lending lace-like detail to the composition. The white woven basket rests on a light-colored surface, its handle partly veiled by petals for a softly natural effect. The bouquet suggests romance and joyous celebration, perfect for a birthday or anniversary in the local community. A clean white square overlay sits at the center, with Florist Choice Basket written in graceful script and the price ?60 in bold sans-serif. The typography reads as a confident signature of care, ready to be gifted for a birthday, anniversary, or romantic gesture. In the background the faint scent of rose and ranunculus seems almost palpable, a hint of fragrance that lingers in the air of a home in Islington. As a product from a dedicated local florist, this arrangement speaks to our area's love of refined simplicity and expressive color. It would sit proudly as a centerpiece on a table in Clerkenwell or Islington, or arrive with same-day delivery across Finsbury to bring joy to a friend or loved one. The composition invites touch and admiration, a tactile celebration of seasonal grace that makes any occasion feel special.
FLORIST CHOICE SYMPATHY BASKET
£60.00
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In this image, a light cream woven basket with a smooth, arching handle holds a lush and tender funeral arrangement, set against a clear white background that highlights every nuance of colour and texture. At the heart of the basket, a creamy white rose unfolds in precise spirals, its velvety petals evoking purity, peace, and a sense of carefully held remembrance. Beside it, deep purple and plum-toned calla lilies rise elegantly, their sleek, trumpet-shaped blooms curling inwards with a sculptural grace that adds a touch of modern refinement. Weaving gently through the larger flowers are clematis-style blossoms in shades of soft lavender and pale lilac, their star-like petals and soft yellow centres giving a light, drifting movement that softens the design. Scattered among the greenery, clusters of yellow and white trumpet-like flowers, reminiscent of freesia or alstroemeria, introduce subtle pops of brightness, their smaller bells adding texture and a hint of optimism. On the right edge, a vibrant magenta gerbera daisy-like flower turns outward, its ring of radiating petals bringing a bold yet tender accent of colour. The entire composition is supported by an abundance of lush foliage: broad, glossy dark green leaves create a strong foundation, while finer, lighter green sprigs provide layers of depth and visual interest. A faint shadow beneath the basket anchors it firmly in space, as though it has just been arranged in a Finsbury Flowers workshop ready for delivery to a nearby chapel or family home. The overall impression is one of gentle elegance, ideal for expressing sympathy, offering comfort, and honouring a loved one's memory within the close-knit Finsbury community.
TREASURED MOMENTS BASKET
£65.00
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Set against a bright, seamless white background, a light-coloured wicker basket with a gently curving handle presents a tranquil display of funeral flowers that feels tailor-made for a reflective moment in Finsbury. The basket is low and generously filled, creating a rounded silhouette that draws the eye inward. Dominating the design are several large, fully opened roses in creamy white, their lush, velvety petals layered in perfect spirals to evoke tenderness, remembrance, and a sense of enduring love. Between these, clusters of small freesia-like blooms in white and pale lemon weave delicately through the arrangement, their narrow buds and fluted petals adding texture and a hint of fragrance, like a soft breeze drifting across a quiet garden behind a Finsbury townhouse. Scattered with care, star-shaped clematis flowers in pale lavender and cool periwinkle blue stretch their slender petals outward, each bloom highlighted by a vivid yellow-green centre that lends subtle contrast and a touch of gentle brightness to the otherwise calm palette. The flowers are cradled in a base of rich green foliage, with broad, glossy leaves and lighter, airier sprigs arranged to create depth and a sense of natural movement, as though the arrangement might have been placed by an open window on a still afternoon. The pale basket itself feels warm and handcrafted, its woven texture adding to the sense of comfort. This dignified floral tribute, ideal for delivery to churches, crematoriums, or family homes across Finsbury, Islington, and nearby Angel, offers a quiet yet eloquent way to express sympathy, support, and heartfelt remembrance.
PEACE & PURITY BASKET
£65.00
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This tender funeral flower basket is presented on a pure white background, its soft colours and flowing lines recalling the calm you might feel strolling through the quieter streets around Finsbury. The basket itself is crafted from pale, natural wood, its shallow oval form resting on four discreet feet that lift it lightly from the surface. A gently arching handle rises from side to side, framing the flowers like a quiet gesture of support. From this simple, rustic base, a full dome of blooms unfolds, each stem placed with the careful touch of an experienced florist. Creamy white roses, fully open and velvety, sit proudly among the other flowers, their layered petals symbolising purity, remembrance, and the softness of goodbye. Around them cluster rich red carnations, their ruffled heads dense with texture, adding depth and the quiet intensity of enduring affection. Soft pink and white-tipped carnations weave through the arrangement, easing the contrast between white and crimson and offering a gentle, comforting bridge of colour. Delicate sprigs of small white flowers, similar to freesias with their slender, bell-shaped blooms, add a light, airy brightness, catching the eye without overwhelming the composition. The entire display is anchored by a generous sweep of lush, dark green foliage-broad, glossy leaves cup the flowers from beneath, while fine, feathery fern-like fronds rise and spill from the sides, giving the tribute movement and life. Set against the clean backdrop, every detail is clear and uncluttered, making this basket a fitting expression of sympathy for a church service, crematorium, or family gathering around Finsbury, where it can stand as a quiet, beautiful focus for shared memories.
REMEMBRANCE BASKET
£60.00
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Presented against a pure white background, this domed bouquet looks both abundant and perfectly composed, like a floral centrepiece waiting to be carried through the streets of Finsbury for a special occasion. The flowers are arranged so tightly that they create a rounded, cloud-like mass, where colours blend yet each bloom remains distinct. Soft pink, buttery yellow, and gentle peach garden roses are the main focus, their layered petals swirling outward in delicate spirals, some fully open and romantic, others partially closed with a sense of quiet anticipation. Interlaced among them, clematis flowers in white and pale lavender add an airy grace, their long, pointed petals and golden-yellow centres evoking vines climbing over old brick walls around Clerkenwell and Rosebery Avenue. Blue eryngium, or sea holly, punctuates the pastel softness with its spiky, thistle-like forms; the small, rounded heads and serrated bracts in metallic blue-grey catch the light and lend the bouquet an architecturally modern twist. Deep purple lisianthus blooms tuck between the roses, velvety and rich, their buds and partially opened flowers bringing depth and gentle movement. Bright red hypericum berries add cheerful flashes of colour, their small, polished orbs contrasting with the softness of the petals. All of these elements rest within a lush bed of foliage, including glossy broad leaves that frame the bouquet, fine feathery greens that lighten the composition, and touches of darker, almost wine-coloured foliage that create subtle shadows. The arrangement feels joyful yet refined, the kind of bouquet you might send for a birthday celebration near Finsbury Park, an anniversary dinner at home by Angel, or a thoughtful thank-you to colleagues around the City Road and Old Street area.
ETERNAL MEMORY POSY
£100.00
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From an overhead vantage, this immaculate round bouquet presents an artful union of white oriental lilies, creamy ivory roses, and diaphanous baby's breath, all photographed against a bright white backdrop that emphasises the flowers' sculpted forms. The lilies sit prominently, their trumpet petals unfurling to reveal pale green stamens and a subtle depth at their centers, while the roses appear in various stages from tight bud to softly opening bloom, their velvety layers catching a soft, even light. Sprigs of Gypsophila drift between the larger flowers like fine lace, giving the arrangement an airy, ethereal texture and preventing any visual gaps. Small flashes of green foliage edge the circumference, deliberate and economical, providing relief to the monochrome palette and framing the bouquet's round silhouette. A local florist's eye would note how the balance, density, and gentle scent combine to convey comfort and celebration at once - perfect for a wedding held near Exmouth Market, a refined anniversary gift delivered to a flat off City Road, or a dignified tribute carried into a small family service. Prepared with care for same-day delivery across Finsbury and neighbouring streets, this composition from Finsbury Flowers is designed to read beautifully in photographs and feel substantial when held, evoking purity, quiet joy, and the reassurance of expert floral hands.
COMPASSION POSY
£90.00
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This image portrays a sumptuous, hand-tied bouquet resting against a bright white background, the neutral setting drawing attention to every curve and colour of the flowers. At its core, tall white lilies unfurl their trumpet-like petals with serene confidence, some fully open to display pale throats and gently coloured stamens, others still in firm bud, promising future blooms. Intertwined with the lilies are roses in shades of blush pink and creamy ivory, their velvety petals folding over one another in tight buds and fuller blossoms, adding softness and romantic charm. Striking magenta Oriental lilies, akin to Stargazer types, punctuate the pastel tones with vivid colour; their deep fuchsia petals are peppered with darker speckles and cradle golden yellow anthers that create a strong, eye-catching centre. Fine sprays of white baby's breath meander through the entire design, giving a feathery, cloud-like finish that helps the bouquet feel light while still looking rich and abundant. Subtle green foliage peeks from beneath the mass of blooms, outlining the rounded shape and adding natural balance. The lighting captures the satin sheen of each petal and the crispness of the leaves, as if the bouquet were freshly arranged in a Finsbury flower studio on a bright morning before being sent out for delivery around Old Street, Barbican, or nearby residential streets. Emotionally, it feels like a bouquet meant for heartfelt occasions-weddings in local registry offices, milestone birthdays celebrated in city apartments, or a generous gesture of love shared over dinner in a cosy Clerkenwell restaurant.
CHERISHED MOMENTS POSY
£90.00
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A compact, domed floral composition of soft pink roses and pristine white freesia resting against a stark white background, described here as if placed on a windowsill looking toward City Road on a pale morning. The roses form the visual heart: large, fully opened blooms with velvety petals in gentle blush and deeper coral-pink tones, joined by petite spray roses that create depth and a layered rhythm across the surface. Interspersed throughout are clusters of white freesia, some showing the tiny yellow stamens within their bell-shaped blooms and others held as fresh, tight buds, lending an upright, hopeful texture and a bright, subtle scent. Rich greenery frames the flowers - broad, glossy leaves that sit deep and steady like ruscus, contrasted with lighter variegated leaves edged in cream which capture light and lend a soft, painterly highlight. The craftsmanship is meticulous: stems are hidden so the piece reads as a continuous cushion of blooms, its round silhouette refined and composed. Gentle daylight skims the petals, bringing out the softness of each rose and the clean clarity of the freesias. Offered locally for those in Finsbury and neighbouring Clerkenwell, this arrangement - prepared by Finsbury Flowers - suits memorial services, a sympathetic expression, or an elegant gift for a quiet celebration, conveying steadiness, care, and a hopeful calm that reflects the gentle character of the area.
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY POSY
£90.00
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