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Aliyah Turnbull

Content Manager Eflorist UK & Ireland

Passionate about the ways flowers can bring people together. She enjoys researching emerging trends and sharing thoughtful gift and home styling ideas that help make life’s important moments feel more personal and special.


Activity inspiration for Mother's Day 2026. These ideas for activities will prepare you perfectly for this year's Mother's Day.Are flowers a great gift in all cultures? Come and find out the meaning of flowers in different cultures so you know the right flower to send.At Eflorist we believe there is always a reason to send flowers, and Christmas is no exception, the holiday for giving is full of reasons to send flowers.Buy a bouquet and hand it over. Your recipient finds a vase, adds water, and puts the bouquet somewhere visible. Can you think of an easier gift? Join us below to discover why flowers are such great gifts.Celebrate International Women’s Day with 8 inspiring women from history and the flowers that symbolise their courage, creativity and strength.Choosing the right flowers for your friends can be tricky. Find the perfect floral arrangement at Eflorist.Create the ultimate boo basket for spooky season - complete with cosy blankets, candles, treats, and autumn flowers from Eflorist. The perfect Halloween gift idea!Did you know flowers have their own language? Explore the language of flowers with our guide and choose the perfect bouquet for your recipient.Did you know that birth flowers existed? Each month has a corresponding flower that is perfect for birthdays. Find out your October birth flower.Did you know that everyone has a birth flower, depending on the month in which they were born? View the 2 birth flowers most commonly associated with June.Did you know you have a birth flower or flowers, depending on the month in which you were born?Did you know you have birth flowers, depending on the month in which you were born? These are the two birth flowers most often associated with July.Discover 12 mythical flowers with enchanting tales of rebirth, beauty, love, and more, from cherry blossoms' eternal spring to the fiery passion of roses.Discover 5 simple ways to support someone quitting smoking — from positive habits to celebrating milestones with flowers.Discover a new way of gifting at Eflorist. Explore thoughtful gift boxes, personalised gifts, care packages and Create Your Own gifts through our partnership with Don't Buy Her Flowers.Discover Christmas flowers, Christmas wishes and seasonal decorating ideas with Eflorist. Explore gift inspiration, centrepieces, wreaths and winter blooms to make your Christmas truly bloom.Discover easy summer flower crafts for kids. Explore fun and creative craft ideas for children that are perfect for making the most of long summer days together.Discover heartfelt International Women’s Day wishes and send beautiful women’s day flowers. Find the perfect message and Happy Women’s Day flowers for 8 March.Discover how autumn flowers boost your mood. Science shows they reduce stress, increase happiness, and bring warmth to darker days.Discover how much value plants and gardens can add to your home. Explore new UK research on kerb appeal, buyer behaviour and expert planting tips.Discover how to use plants and flowers to bring balance, energy, and calm into your home with feng shui. A perfect guide for beginners inspired by nature.Discover our top 10 selection for movies to watch on Valentine's Day, either with your partner, friend, neighbour or any other type of company.Discover the best flowers for farewells, from white roses to lilies of the valley. Learn to give heartfelt goodbyes with our guide on meaningful flower arrangements.Discover the meaning of congratulations flowers, flower gifting ideas and inspiration for every milestone. Explore expert advice on choosing the perfect flowers to celebrate life's special achievements.Discover the perfect Christmas wishes and card messages to go with your Christmas flowers! From Merry Christmas wishes to inspirational greetings for friends, family, and loved ones.Discover the perfect flower for every zodiac sign. From tulips for Pisces to orchids for Scorpio and sunflowers for Leo, explore the meaning behind each zodiac flower.Discover the top 2025 Christmas trends with Eflorist. From Scandi simplicity to whimsical charm, find the perfect Christmas flowers to spread festive joy this season.Discover unique reasons for sending flowers you've never considered before.Discover which flowers symbolise strong women and what to gift on International Women’s Day. Find meaningful floral ideas for 8 March.Discover why amaryllis are the perfect flowers for Sagittarius. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the adventurous, optimistic, and free-spirited Sagittarius personality.Discover why carnations are the perfect flowers for Cancer. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the caring and loyal Cancer personality.Discover why chrysanthemums are the perfect flowers for Libra. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the balanced and elegant Libra personality.Discover why flowers deserve a place on your Christmas menu. From atmosphere and tradition to styling tips and edible blooms, elevate your festive table with natural beauty.Discover why gerberas are the perfect flowers for Aries. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Aries personality.Discover why gerberas are the perfect flowers for Aries. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Aries personality.Discover why hydrangeas are the perfect flowers for Virgo. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the thoughtful, dependable, and elegant Virgo personality.Discover why irises are the perfect flowers for Capricorn. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the ambitious, dependable, and sophisticated Capricorn personality.Discover why lilies are the perfect flowers for Taurus. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Taurus personality.Discover why orchids are the perfect flowers for Scorpio. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the passionate, mysterious, and sophisticated Scorpio personality.Discover why peonies are the perfect flowers for Gemini. Explore the meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Gemini personality.Discover why roses are the perfect flowers for Aquarius. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the creative, independent, and innovative Aquarius personality.Discover why the mimosa flower became the symbol of International Women’s Day and what different flowers represent when celebrating women on 8 March.Discover why tulips are the perfect flowers for Pisces. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the compassionate, creative, and dreamy Pisces personality.Discover your birth flower and what it reveals about you. Explore floral meanings today.Distance can't delete relationships, though, and the right gestures can certainly make up for your absence. Join us in this article to turn absence into meaningful presence.Do you have a loved one who just can’t get enough of flowers? We’ve gathered our best Christmas gift ideas for flower lovers. Be inspired by our Christmas gift suggestions!Do you want to give the gift of flowers to a loved one to symbolise their new beginning? Browse our floral favourites that perfectly symbolise fresh starts.Each month has a unique birth flower. If you or your recipient were born in the month of May, find out which flower is the perfect gift for your birthday!Easter is just around the corner, meaning Easter eggs, family, and traditional Easter fun! Looking for the perfect easter flowers to liven up your easter table decor? Be inspired by our guide.Eflorist details the flowers of zodiac signs, revealing what your birth flower says about you.Eflorist discusses the 5 different reasons why all gardeners should celebrate World Naked Gardening Day.Eflorist discusses the do’s and don’ts of flower picking in the UK, and which laws you must abide by.Eflorist explores the science behind how flowers boost our moods and be used to bring joy into usually sad spaces.Eflorist reveals exactly how much time mums in the UK spend on household tasks each day, with 2 in 3 mums wishing they had more self care time.Eflorist shares a DIY air freshener hack that will leave your home smelling like some of the world’s best-selling perfumes.Eflorist shares a DIY air freshener hack that will leave your home smelling like some of the world’s best-selling perfumes.Eflorist surveyed 1,000 UK women to understand how they feel about the relationship between love and flowers - and how this changes with age.Eflorist’s new study uncovers which of the UK’s top artists have the best music for plants, revealing what music makes plants grow best.Enjoy 10 free Christmas colouring pages for kids and adults. From simple reindeer designs to detailed floral Santa illustrations, download festive printable colouring sheets perfect for holiday entertainment.Every milestone birthday, be it 21st birthday, or 40th birthday, flowers are the pefect gift, find the best flowers for each birthday here.Exciting news for flower lovers! Sildenafil substance extends cut flower lifespan, reducing waste and increasing enjoyment.Exciting news for flower lovers! Sildenafil substance extends cut flower lifespan, reducing waste and increasing enjoyment.Explore how flowers can boost mental health by improving mood, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation.Explore the hidden meanings of birthday flowers in this comprehensive guide to the language of flowers.Explore the role of flowers in literature. Discover how blooms like roses, daisies, and lilies symbolise love and emotions in classic and modern stories.Explore the UK's favorite flowers in our guide! From roses to sunflowers, we've compiled a list of popular blooms beloved across the country.Find a bouquet for every occasion at Eflorist.Find heartfelt Mother’s Day message ideas to pair with your Mother’s Day flowers. Get inspiration for what to write in cards and express love and gratitude with the perfect words.Find out everything you need to know about selecting the perfect anniversary flowers from Eflorist.Find out when Mother’s Day 2026 falls in the UK, why the date changes each year, and explore beautiful Mother’s Day flowers with UK delivery.Find the ideal anniversary flowers with Eflorists comprehensive year-by-year flower guide. Celebrate milestones with perfect blooms. Explore now!Find the perfect bouquet for the women in your life by exploring our guide. Send flowers online today with Eflorist.Find the perfect gift with our gift ideas for flower and plant lovers. 70 best gift ideas for people who love plants, cut flowers & gardening.Find the perfect words for your anniversary bouquet. Thoughtful messages to say it right.Finding the perfect words: Valentine's Day card phrases for your loved ones. Say it with a beautiful flower delivery and a romantic card message.Finding the right words can be tough, especially in sadness, let us help you find what to say with our flowers.Flowers That Represent Strength. Join us to discover which flowers best convey your faith in someone's strength.Flowers with negative meaning and why not to send them. Join us in this article for flowers that might say something you don't intend.Forgot their birthday this year? Send a beautiful bouquet with a belated birthday message to show them you still care, even though you're forgetful.From romantic roses to comforting lilies, find out why flowers remain one of the most cherished gifts.Get inspired by simple Valentine’s Day DIY ideas with flowers, crafts and decorations – perfect for celebrating the day of love on 14 February 2026.Get Well Soon Messages, ideas for get well messages to send with get well flowers. Send some well wishes with a beautiful flower bouquet today!Having trouble finding the perfect words for a funeral message? Find the best words with our heartfelt funeral flower card messages for the perfect sentiment.How to congratulate someone on a passed exam, victory, new job, pregnancy and more? Get inspired with our beautiful examples.How to say congrats on the new home with words and flowers. Get inspired by Eflorist's guide.If you've ever found yourself wondering how to make someone smile, you'll know how difficult it is. We've created a perfect list of how to cheer someone up.Join us in this article and discover a whole plethora of sayings and quotes from famous people and civilisations throughout history about flowers.Join us in this article to discover farewell messages that work for every departure, from retirement parties to maternity leave.Join us in this article to discover gestures for showing support and love. You can use our tips for friends, family, and everyone in between.Just as you have a birthstone, you also have birth flowers, depending on the month in which you were born. Born in January then you have a interesting flower.Just like your birthstone and sign of the zodiac, did you know you have birth flowers, depending on the month in which you were born?Learn all about Japan’s art of flower arranging, Ikebana, including where it comes from, how it compares to Western flower making, and more.Learn how to make a Christmas wreath step by step and create a beautiful wreath for your front door. Get inspired by materials, techniques, and ideas for your own decoration.Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful flower crown for your hair – perfect for weddings, festivals or summer parties. Easy DIY with fresh flowers.Like your birthstone and star sign, birth flowers depend on the month in which you were born. View August's Birth Flowers here.Looking for gift ideas? Explore thoughtful gifting guides, seasonal inspiration and expert advice from Eflorist, helping you find meaningful gifts for every occasion.Looking for some inspiration for gifts this Christmas? We have put together this handy inspiration guide to help you!Looking for the perfect Father's Day card messages? Well, you're in luck as we've done the hard work for you. Need a happy Father's Day quote or short messages? Look no further.Looking for the perfect gift for your favourite teacher? Take a look at our guide to floral thank-you’s and our teacher appreciation flower ideas here.Make your own Christmas cards! Here, you'll find ideas and inspiration for crafting your Christmas cards. 3 easy DIY Christmas cards to make yourself, step-by-step.Make your own Easter decorations using simple materials. Here you’ll find easy Easter crafts with eggs and egg cartons – perfect for Easter decorations, small gifts, and planting.Making Valentine’s Day age-appropriate for children is easy once you skip the romantic notions and reframe it as a day for showing care, with this article providing the creative ideas you need to make a good go at it.Memorial Words That Matter: Farewell Texts and Funeral Speeches Made Easier.Mother's Day is not a happy day for everyone. 6 ways to spend the day honour your mum on this difficult day for you.Movember is about more than moustaches. Discover 5 simple, meaningful ways to support men’s health and mental well-being this month.Navigating the world of condolence flowers can be tricky. This guide will help you send a floral tribute that truly resonates and brings comfort during challenging times.New baby in the family? Friends expecting? Find the perfect words to congratulate them on the birth of their baby with our new baby card messages.New Eflorist study reveals how often UK adults think negatively about themselves, the top areas for criticism, and how to build self-compassionNew job, important exam, new challenge or just moving house? Wish your loved ones good luck with our texts for your greeting card! Perfect to combine with flowers.New job, important exam, new challenge or just moving house? Wish your loved ones good luck with our texts for your greeting card! Perfect to combine with flowers.New research from Eflorist reveals the floral baby names set to blossom in 2025.New research from Eflorist reveals the floral baby names set to blossom in 2025.Not sure if you should send flowers this birthday? Here are some of the best reasons why Birthday Flowers can make all the difference.Order Mother's Day flowers online from Eflorist.co.uk. Find the perfect gift in our Mother's Day gift guide with delivery on Mother's Day 2024Remember these 10 things when sending flowers to someone to make sure your flower delivery goes smooth.Sage is an obvious one, as is peach, and then we have lilac and so many others. Run through the lot in our complete article.Saying Thank You can mean a lot, and saying Thank You with flowers means even more, find the right words to accompany your flowers.Send flowers with heartfelt romantic messages. Find the right words to express your love.Send the right words to your lucky recipient with these great ideas to send with beautiful flowers for your special someones birthday!Short, original, beautiful, funny and original wishes for Easter - ready examples. Religious, for loved ones, for companies, find them here.Show dad how much he means to you with a heartfelt Father's Day bouquet. Find happy Father's Day quotes and messages to help you say “Happy Father’s Day!” with our handy guides.Songs That Bloom: The Best Tracks About Flowers. Join us in this article to build playlists that bloom.Stuck for the perfect gift this Valentine's? Have no fear! We have put together a useful guide of the ideal Valentine's gifts that won't break the bank.Stuck for the perfect gift this Valentine's? Have no fear! We have put together a useful guide of the ideal Valentine's gifts that won't break the bank.Take our fun Flower Energy quiz and discover which flower represents your personality. A light-hearted way to celebrate International Women’s Day.This article provides clarity on the customs for special funeral leave across countries, with some additional notes on etiquette and what the law says.This guide will help you find the perfect flowers to honour the special graduates in your life. We unveil the perfect graduation blooms to celebrate academic achievements.Travel, overseas assignment? What to do when you can't spend Christmas with your loved ones?Valentine's Day is for celebrating all kinds of love. Join us in this article to discover why Valentine's Day is not only for romantic love and how to celebrate it right.Valentine's Day Minefield: What to Do When She Says No Celebrations? With mixed social expectations and unclear signals, navigating this situation can feel like emotional guesswork. Here’s how to handle it calmly, kindly, and without confusion.Want to congratulate someone who has retired, but don't know what to say? Be inspired by our retirement messages!We're here to help you with thoughtful gift ideas for someone who is sick. Discover gifts that genuinely help healing happen.What to Do When You Can't Attend a Funeral – Meaningful Ways to Show You Care. Join us to discover how distance doesn't diminish care.When is Mother’s Day in the UK? Discover why the date changes each year, the meaning of Mothering Sunday and the best flowers to send Mum.Your birth flower depends on the month in which you were born, and is traditionally believed to say something about your personality.Your birth flower varies depending on the month in which you were born. These are the two birth flowers most commonly associated with March.You’ve heard of birthstones, but not many people know that they also have birth flowers, depending on the month in which they were born.You’ve probably heard of birthstones, but did you know you have birth flowers, depending on the month in which you were born?You’ve seen Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. Now, how about Water Lilies by Claude Monet, or Red Canna by Georgia O’Keeffe? We’ve got more here.Zero cooking skills, but don't want to come empty handed? Here's what you can bring to Christmas dinner to make a great impression.