Anne Gould

Owner Anne Gould of Poppy was trained in England at the Constance Spry School, and studied with one of London's leading flower designers and gardeners, Sarah Raven, at her wonderful country home, Perch Hill. Anne stays abreast of the European scene by traveling there several times a year to learn of the latest trends in both cut flowers and gardening. When visiting, she is privileged to work with some of the most well-known florists in London on their special events. As a master gardener, Anne incorporates her broad knowledge of flowers and plants into both everyday designs and special events.

In her quest for the ideal location, Anne has succeeded in finding a shop in the historic area of downtown Philadelphia, the perfect setting to showcase her English Country style. This neighborhood welcomes both her established clients and those who have not yet discovered Poppy's stylish flowers, plants, and custom window box designs.

Her trademark is lush bouquets with detailed attention to every bloom. You will be sure to find seasonal textures present in each bouquet. These include branches, pods, and other unique foliage. Because of her precise attention to detail, Anne has earned a loyal clientele, ranging from flower-loving individuals, schools, and businesses to celebrities. Her work was recently featured on the hit TV show, "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?"

Poppy is elegant, yet simple and chic. Flowers are sold by bunches or by the stem, and plants grace the walls and floors. Anne is committed to offering her clients only the highest quality of blooms available in presenting her classic English Garden style in both seasonal and timeless arrangements.

When not working with flowers, Anne enjoys spending time with her husband and ten children. She enjoys traveling and working during the summer at her family's summer camp, Independent Lake Camp.