One bouquet, 30 ways
During a high-profile court case in November 2000, Sir Elton John admitted spending £293k on flowers over a 20-month period. When asked if this was actually possible, he replied, ‘Yes, I like flowers.’ As someone who loves flowers in all of their forms: wild, cut, dried, arranged, loose and faded, I can totally understand how Elton racked up such a bill – which is why I only allow myself the odd indulgence. In May 2020 we were in the middle of a national lockdown and my days were filled with work, home schooling and rubbing packs of Jaffa cakes with antibacterial wipes. Unsurprisingly, I felt the need for a treat, so I ordered myself a bunch of flowers from a local florist. When the florist arrived at the door and I’d feigned mild surprise (I’m not sure why, but ordering flowers for yourself always feels a bit weird), I placed them on my desk and returned to the article I was writing. As
