We're going on the Road!!

We're taking our Flower Shop on the Road

It's time to get out there to our fans!...ha!

Over the last few months we have been thinking about how we can expand our Floristry business.

No matter what we discussed, what ideas we came up with, we always came back to this little dream that has been tucked away in the back of our minds...A mobile flower shop!

It's an idea that has been brewing, but very much benched for a long time now.

Last year we invested in our yellow van, for the purpose of flower deliveries and eventually taking it out on the road.

But in reality, I think we used it twice on the road and for a handful of deliveries.

It never felt like the right time to actually commit to the dream..But..

Now it really does!

We're bringing our Floristry to you!

Do you remember back 30+ years ago, when you had mobile fish mongers, butchers, green grocers and even flower sellers? They would pitch up on the side of the road or on a street corner on certain days (that everyone knew) in your local villages and town, and would just bring the community together for their fresh produce.

We don't have this anymore. Yes we have farmers markets and weekly town markets, but not like we used to.

Well, we want to bring that vibe back to you all with our little mobile flower shop.

We want to bring a little bit of nostalgia back.

Now humour me here, I want to reminisce for a moment..

Quite a few years ago now, my Mum and Stepdad lived on the South East London/Kent border.

We would go and visit them as often as we could (Where is this going, I hear you ask...I'm getting to that now)

When driving to visit them, there was always one thing that stood out for me on the last leg of the journey, something I still remember to this day.

Less than 15mins from their house was a mobile flower seller. We had to pass them every time we'd go and visit.

Come rain or shine, they were there. Under their gazebo surrounded by the most beautiful display of fresh flowers. Set up in a lay by just off the main road, and they always had customers.

But, do you know what? Not once did we ever stop, and I regret that fact now.

The point of my little story is, that flower seller has stuck with me for years. It's a vision that has never left me.

This is what we want for you guys. This is the vibe and ethos we want to bring out on the road.

I want someone else to look back in 30 years time and remember the yellow van flower seller with the cute yellow parasols. I know I could be looking at it all through rose tinted glasses, but why can't it be like that again?

If we can make one person smile through flowers, then we've done our job.

Right, it's all well and good me sitting here reminiscing, but I should give you the details about what's going to happen really shouldn't I?

We've put together a few FAQ's below, which we hope will help answer any questions you might have.

We have 3 locations currently booked in for September all within the Carmarthenshire, South West Wales area.

We're starting small within our local communities to see how things go.

If you live anywhere near these locations, then you must come down and say Hi. We would love to see you, and to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Saturday 6th Sept - TP Feeds - Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4TA - 9am - 12pm

Thursday 11th Sept - Leisure Centre - Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, SA17 4AA - 2pm - 5pm

Saturday 13th Sept - Sandhills Bar - Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0EL - 9am - 12pm

What will you be selling? Beautiful flowers of course..ha! Jokes aside, we will have a variety of options available from Grab & Go bunches, Individual stems and Larger bouquets (Larger Bouquets will be limited, but you can Pre-Order).

Can I pre-Order? Absolutely, 100%. In fact we would encourage it, to ensure you don't miss out, especially if you are looking for something a little special

Will your flowers change with the seasons? We will do our very best to keep it as seasonal as possible. We will have special products available throughout the year too, to celebrate the changing seasons.

Will all the flowers be Welsh Grown? I'm afraid not, No, sorry. However, between the months of July and October, we will do our best to supply you with as many of our own grown cut flowers as we can, along with flowers grown by other growers in the area. But we will also be supplying imported flowers. This ensures we can offer flowers all year round. But we ensure all flowers are delivered in the most sustainable way possible.

Will you take Card payments? Yes! We will be accepting Cash & Card payments

Can I create my own Bouquet? Yes, definitely. We will have a selection of individual stems for you to choose from to create your own unique bundles of colour and joy.

Will you have Christmas Wreaths? 100%, but we encourage you to Pre-Order these to avoid disappointment.

Are you still doing Weddings, Bouquets etc? YES!! We are not stopping our other services. We love nothing more than flowering your Weddings and Events, and creating gorgeous Gift Bouquets for that someone special.

Will there be parking at your locations? Yes, we have deliberately chosen locations with easy access and parking. We believer everyone should be able to enjoy our Flowers.

Is your Farmstand staying Open? Yep, the Farmstand will remain open on occasions throughout the year, and will sell spill over flowers from the Mobile Shop, so if you can't make it on a certain day, you can come and shop in your own time direct from the Farmstand (SA17 4EN)

Will you be adding more locations? That's the hope, Yes. If you have a location in mind, then please do get in touch with us. If you are interested in having the Mobile Flower Shop at your Private Event, then we would love to hear from you too, so please get in touch.

Would you travel outside of Carmarthenshire? Absolutely, for the right location or event, we are happy to go further afield

If you would like any further information, then please do get in touch with us.

You can reach us via email thecountrydwellers@outlook.com

Find us over on FB, Instagram & Tik Tok., What's App us on 07960481893

(If you choose to ring us, and we don't answer, please leave a voicemail, or else we will not ring you back)

That's it for now. Keep an eye on our socials for all the updates. We can not wait to be out and about meeting you all.

Caroline & Andy

aka The Country Dwellers.