We rise in lifting others. Featuring Jessie Simmonds of Okishima & Simmonds, London.

Daisy Chain was established in 1984 and over the years we have had many delightful staff from all over the world. Interns from Holland, florists from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark (to name a few!) and of course the UK.

At Daisy Chain we believe in allowing individuals to flourish and grow. There is no real hierarchy, with experienced florists sweeping the floor and trainees allowed to make exciting orders (under guidance of course). We instill a confidence into the team and many go on to achieve great things themselves.

Today we would like to celebrate Jessie!

Jessie of Okishma & Simmonds

Jessie was a part of Team Daisy Chain for about 3 years, during and after she studied at Leeds College of Art.

She left us in 2013 to move to London and launch Okishima and Simmonds with her friend Chikae Okishima-Howland.

Jessie & Chikae

Since then they have taken London by storm! Described in The Florist trade magazine as:

"A floral duo making waves and not just in the floristry world thanks to a flair in styling, design, couture and more. City dwellers with a penchant for English garden, London-based O&S have loose, natural style, and with a string of exciting projects under their belts they’re collecting recognition left, right and centre."

See this link for a 60 second interview of Jessie. They have been featured in a Jack Will shoot

Behind the scenes at Jack Wills shoot.

Chosen as one of six florists to champion British Flowers Week 2014 where they designed an iconic headdress and were described by The Telegraph as "The new kids on the floral block look set to change their world with their unique take on beautiful seasonal flowers and fashion-inspired floral styling." For further images of British Flower Week 2014 look here

Featured in The Telegraph

They designed a spectacular "poinsettia dress" for National Poinsettia Day 2015

Jessie adding the finishing touches.

The final picture. What a dress! Cascading into a sea of poinsettias that is a greenhouse full of poinsettias!

Mantelpiece design at Pembroke Lodge. We just love the loose natural flowing style of Okishima & Simmonds.

Jessie in action, creating a display.

Always cutting edge in fashion & design. Love this Ombre Heart they designed for Valentines.

You can watch a video promoting New Covent Garden Market here that features Jessie.

If you're in London this summer (2016) they have a pop up shop on the Kings Road that has received social media accolades from Homes & Gardens! They're there until September.

Well done Jessie, we're super proud of you and all that you have achieved in under 3 years. Keep at it, we're looking forward to more exciting updates!

Love Team Daisy Chain XX