About Bleujen Florist | Bude

About the Flower Shop

Bleujen is situated among a hamlet of unique arty shops beside a picturesque canal. The word Bleujen comes from the Cornish word for flower, and relates to its local friendly service and advice. The shop its self is modern, contemporary and bright. Bleujen was established by Erica in 2008 and is a vital part to the community and its members. Although the shop is only small from the beginning everyone knew big things would be created and amazing ideas born.

Erica Tippett - Florist / Ownerr

Erica, Owner of Bleujen leads our happy little team with a bubbly and relaxed style. Erica’s personality is reflected in her bouquets, some bright and loud others warm and calming. She strives for her work to be different and stunning whatever the occasion. Her experience and enthusiasm for the job has shown throughout.

Erica started off as a Saturday girl in her local florist, and who knew how she would bloom! Erica did her level 2 and 3 at Duchy College Rosewarne whilst working in a florist. At college Erica participated in many different floral events including designing and displaying flowers for the women of the year awards at the Eden project as well as being given the ‘Outstanding student of the year’ award. She is now going on to do her level 4 in January. Once qualified Erica fancied a change of scenery and went to London to work in a florist in Covent Garden although only being able to work there for a short period Erica gained a wide selection of knowledge, experience and ideas. She then returned back to Cornwall a decided to create Bleujen.

Since Bleujen has been open Erica has developed further her passion for competing and gained gold at the royal Cornwall show. She became a finalist in ‘British florist association Young florist of the year 2009’. Her passion for the business and competing side of floristry will undoubtedly lead her to do future competitions and her creativity is shown in her work at the shop.

Sophie Watton - Florist

Although only new to the scene Sophie has showed passion for the business and her creativity and imagination will play a key part in her becoming a great florist and helping her skill blossom. She’s inspired and intrigued buy the more unusual flowers and designs whilst still having a love for the country chic creations.

Sophie got her first taste of floristry through competitions with young farmers, where her creative side showed through her lack of knowledge and decided floristry was the route she wanted to take. Currently she is going to duchy college Camborne undertaking the diploma in floristry level 2. Sophie started helping at Bleujen in the summer 09 and has grown fond of the job and the people involved. She is hoping to do level 3 and 4 in future years. Like Erica Sophie likes a challenge and has started competing in local floristry competitions and hopes to compete along side Erica eventually. Sophie is one day hoping to teach others her skills and lend them her experience.