About Sue

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Sue Smillie has a true passion for flowers not just for their beauty but also for their healing powers. 

Based in the East Lothian area of Scotland, she is an internationally renowned multi-award winning floral designer. 

Sue designs mood-enhancing arrangements full of natural colour and textures.  Sourcing mainly from local growers flowers and foliages she creates stunning arrangements.

 
 
Sue Smillie florist

  • Multi-award winning internationalist floral designer

 

Get to know Sue

Why did you decide to become a florist?

Spending time with my Nan, who was one of the original flower sellers in Liverpool, I loved the buzz of the job and the constant scents of fresh carnations she would have in her home.

I took a keen interest in helping her at weekends. She used to take me to the flower wholesalers with her. I knew from a young age I would follow the family tradition. My Nan was self-taught, so I decided if I was to go into this industry I would learn the trade professionally.

What is your favourite flower and why?

I love scented jasmine, it’s one of my favourite flowers. It’s renowned for its healing powers to help induce relaxation and improve mental clarity.

When you’re not working with flowers, what do you love to do on your days off?

I love spending time with family and friends and I especially love finding new places to enjoy delicious cake and coffee!

 

Achievements

Awards and Experience

 

  • Top florist (Teleflorist) in UK and Ireland - 1999

  • Represented the UK in Japan and awarded 5th in World Floristry Championships - 1999

  • Gold Medal Winner (Team Teleflorist) at Chelsea - 2000

  • Voted one of the Top Ten Florists in the UK by The Independent - 2000

  • International Florist Designer: demonstrated in Finland, Israel, Holland, Germany, Jersey, Guernsey UK and Ireland.

Teaching and Accolades 

 

  • Lecturer at Hugh Baird University

  • Ambassador for Smithers Oasis, an industry leader in floristry products

  • Designer for the Flower Council of Holland

  • Board Member of the Society of Floristry.

“Sue, you were my teacher 25 years ago.

I just wanted to say thank you for being an amazing teacher.

You inspired my career.

I’m so grateful to you.”

— Paula Rooney

Award winning floral designer

As featured on Channel 4’s “Billionaire Blooms at Christmas”

How can we help?

 

Shop

Browse Sue’s wide selection of beautiful seasonal wreaths, stunning hand-ties arrangements and other occasional gifts.

Weddings

Sue Smillie creates elegant, bespoke florals for small, intimate weddings. From stunning bouquets to stylish venue arrangements, she brings your wedding day vision to life.

Events

Join Sue for her popular seasonal wreath-making workshops and local pop-up flower bars, where you can enjoy beautiful florals and hands-on creativity.