Highbury Balloons & Flowers by Highbury Flowers

At Highbury Flowers, we specialise in joyful balloons & flowers that turn everyday moments into memorable celebrations. From elegant hand-tied bouquets to playful balloon displays, everything is designed and prepared right here in Highbury, moments from Highbury Fields and the bustle of Upper Street.

Our experienced local florist team carefully selects fresh, seasonal flowers every morning, then handcrafts arrangements for birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and thoughtful "just because" surprises. Add colourful helium balloons, milestone numbers, or a tasteful balloon bouquet to complete your gift.

We offer reliable same-day delivery across Highbury and surrounding areas including Islington, Finsbury Park, and Stoke Newington when you order online before 3 PM. Whether it's a home near Blackstock Road, a restaurant on Upper Street, or an office close to Highbury Corner, we deliver with care and a true local touch.

  • Handcrafted bouquets and balloon arrangements for all occasions
  • Trusted local delivery from a Highbury-based florist
  • Same-day delivery available on orders placed by 3 PM

As a long-standing local flower shop, we pride ourselves on friendly advice, honest guidance, and designs that feel personal. Browse our balloons & flowers collection and order online today - let Highbury Flowers help you send something truly special, right from the heart of Highbury.

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A joyful birthday arrangement is captured in bright, natural light, as though set beside a window in a Highbury townhouse on a clear morning. At the heart of the scene is a tall, clear glass vase, filled with a lush bouquet that overflows with shades of pink and magenta. Large fuchsia gerbera daisies command attention, their petals forming perfect circles around dark, velvety centres that give the bouquet a modern, graphic feel. Nestled among them are blush pink roses, some tightly furled like secrets yet to be told, others beginning to unfurl into layered, romantic blooms that suggest soft fragrance and tenderness. Threads of deep purple filler flowers, likely statice, weave through the design, adding texture and a cool counterpoint to the warm pinks. Generous green foliage, fresh and slightly glossy, frames the flowers and creates a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze from Highbury Barn has just brushed through. Around the base of the stems, a collar of translucent pale pink cellophane is gathered and softly crinkled, diffusing the light and giving the impression of a delicate, protective cloud. Tied around the neck of the vase with natural twine is a simple off-white gift tag, stamped with a discreet rose motif that hints at quality and care without shouting for attention. Just in front and slightly to the right, a round foil Happy Birthday balloon catches the light. Its white background is speckled and ringed with stylised flowers and playful circles in bright yellow, blue, lime green, pink, and purple, framing the phrase "happy birthday" in bold pink script. The softly blurred interior behind the arrangement keeps every eye on this single moment of celebration, ideal for marking a birthday in Highbury, whether delivered to a cosy flat near Highbury Corner or a family home off Blackstock Road.
SORBET & BALLOON
£73.00
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This joyful arrangement reads like a softly whispered birthday celebration, crafted with an eye for texture and colour. Dominating the composition are fully opened pink roses, their layered petals unfolding from a pale blush at the edges to warmer pinks toward the centre, evoking the softness of afternoon light. Nestled among them are generous pale-pink Gerbera daisies, their large, open faces radiating cheer and framing the bouquet's silhouette with a casual, garden-fresh charm. Interlaced throughout are compact clusters of striking purple filler-statice or limonium-whose papery, jewel-toned florets add dimensional contrast and a lively rhythm of colour. Tiny white spray blooms punctuate the arrangement, offering delicate highlights while an abundance of glossy green foliage provides a velvet background that accentuates each bloom's hue. The clear glass vase sits simply and honestly on view; you can see the stems and clean water, a visual promise of freshness and careful florist technique. To the lower right, a metallic cake-shaped balloon adds celebratory punctuation: white-topped with blue piping, dotted with colourful sprinkles and crowned by four multi-coloured candles with flickering yellow tips. The words "Happy Birthday" arc across the balloon in playful, bright letters, amplifying the arrangement's cheerful intent. The combination of classical roses and playful balloon makes this a thoughtful birthday offering for friends across Highbury & Islington, a present that balances elegance with the small joys of party confetti and cake.
PINK DAZE & BIRTHDAY BALLOON
£70.00
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This carefully composed image features a vibrant gerbera daisy bouquet paired with a sweet "best Mum" balloon, captured against a bright white background that allows every colour and texture to stand out. The bouquet is lush but well-balanced, made up of around a dozen large gerberas in a cheerful palette of sunshine yellow, glowing orange, and rich magenta. Each flower's petals form tidy, layered rings radiating from a slightly darker central disk, creating a pleasing contrast that draws the eye. Nestled between the flower heads are small clusters of dark green leaves, providing fresh, natural accents that stop the colours from feeling overwhelming. The stems are gathered in a skilled hand-tied style, then wrapped in a soft brown sheet of rustic kraft paper, its folds gently creased for a relaxed, natural look. Over this, a snug outer layer of glossy clear cellophane adds shine and subtle reflections. The whole bundle is cinched with a length of natural-coloured twine, from which a small green label or tag hangs, suggesting room for a personal note or the name of the Highbury florist who carefully arranged it. The bouquet stands in a slender clear glass vase half-filled with water, the stems visible beneath the surface like a bundle of green reeds, reinforcing the sense of freshness and care. To the right and slightly below the bouquet floats a round white foil balloon, round and crisp against the background. Its design is playful: tiny hearts and dot-like confetti scatter across the surface in metallic gold, bright pink, and soft peach tones. In the centre, written in flowing pink script, is the sentiment "best Mum," echoing the magenta tones of the gerberas. The overall mood is warm and celebratory, ideal for same-day delivery in Highbury to mark Mother's Day, a birthday, or any moment when someone wants to say a heartfelt thank you.
SUNNY GARDEN & MUM BALLOON
£65.00
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A joyful pregnancy celebration bouquet in pink tones is captured against a clean white backdrop, making each blossom and texture clearly visible. The arrangement centres around several striking fuchsia gerbera daisies, their petals forming tidy rings of vivid colour around dark, almost black centres that anchor the design. Between them, soft pastel pink roses add a tender, romantic note; some are tightly closed, holding their promise like a quiet secret, while others open just enough to reveal inner spirals of silky petals. Delicate clusters of small purple filler flowers slip between the larger heads, bringing a touch of lavender shade and a fine-grained texture that softens the transitions between blooms. A mix of fresh green foliage frames the flowers, with long, slender leaves and broader, smoothly contoured greenery creating both contrast and a sense of natural abundance you might associate with a stroll through Highbury Fields on a mild afternoon. The bouquet is arranged in a rounded, hand-tied form, then wrapped in multiple layers of pink tissue paper-deep rose-pink near the stems, lightening to softer blush tones at the edges-before being enclosed in a glossy clear cellophane that gives the piece a polished, gift-ready look. At the front, a round foil balloon in bright pink, decorated with lively white polka dots, announces "Mum to Be!" in flowing white script, highlighted by a sweet heart detail that sits like a little emblem of affection. The image suggests a bouquet that feels both festive and deeply personal, ideal for a baby shower gathering in Highbury, a pregnancy reveal at home, or a thoughtful door-step surprise arranged by a local florist.
MUM TO BE
£60.00
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This softly lit photograph shows a joyful new baby girl floral gift, arranged with the practiced eye of a local Highbury florist. Centre stage is a generous bouquet bursting from a tall, cube-shaped light pink gift box, all set against a pure white background that gives the composition a fresh, modern feel. The stems are wrapped in layers of delicate blush tissue and clear cellophane, which crinkle lightly around the base of the flowers and reflect a subtle sheen. At the very heart of the bouquet, a bright pink gerbera daisy opens wide, its symmetrical petals forming a cheerful disc. Encircling it are fluffy white chrysanthemums, their dense clusters of petals lending a soft, cushioned look that feels comforting and gentle, like a cosy nursery near Highbury Fields. Threaded among these are elegant alstroemeria lilies, their narrow petals in shades of pale pink and white, delicately speckled and curling outward as they open. A single creamy yellow lily bud extends from the top of the arrangement, unflowered yet full of potential, echoing the sense of new beginnings. Nestled between the blooms, compact lime-green button-style flowers add textural interest and a modern twist, while deep red hypericum berries cluster in small sprays, bringing depth and contrast. The flowers are framed by a mix of glossy dark green leaves and feathery fern fronds, which soften the edges of the design and evoke walks through nearby Gillespie Park. To the right side of the bouquet, a metallic foil balloon in the shape of a baby stroller floats lightly. It is predominantly hot pink, with a purple hood and matching purple wheels accented with colourful spokes. Across the body of the pram, bold yellow and green lettering spells out "It's a Girl!", accented by small pink heart motifs. The image conveys warmth, celebration, and the proud announcement of a baby girl's arrival.
NOTHING LIKE PINK & BABY GIRL BALLOON
£60.00
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This image feels like a lullaby turned into flowers: a round, hand-assembled bouquet in cool, comforting tones, paired with a whimsical baby pram balloon. At its heart sit creamy white roses and soft, frilled chrysanthemums, their petals layered like tiny pillows, while stately white lilies-some still tightly furled-suggest new beginnings. Sprays of pale lavender or periwinkle bell-like blooms, likely hyacinths, weave through the whites, offering gentle fragrance and a delicate, antique blue-lilac wash. The florist has balanced those soft notes with unapologetic splashes of electric blue chrysanthemums and a vivid blue carnation or two, bright accents that anchor the composition and clearly signal a welcome for a baby boy. Lush greenery-deep green leaves and airy ferns-adds contrast, their textures and cool scent enhancing the bouquet's freshness. The stems are wrapped in crinkled, translucent cream paper and set into a sturdy royal blue rectangular gift box that gives the arrangement a contemporary, gift-ready silhouette. Floating to the right is a light-blue foil pram balloon, trimmed in darker blue with tiny hearts and polka dots; It's a Boy is written across it in sunny yellow and lime-green lettering. As a Highbury florist I imagine delivering this to new parents near Highbury & Islington station or to a welcome-home gathering by Highbury Fields; at Highbury Flowers we often add this gentle blue-and-white pairing for hospital visits and baby showers, where its soft scent and joyful look make an immediate, tender impression.
SEA PEARL & BABY BOY BALLOON
£67.00
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This image shows a carefully curated Father's Day gift combination against a clean white background, letting the colours and textures truly shine. On the left-hand side, a rounded bouquet of hydrangeas fills the frame, hand-tied and deliberately full, as if just finished by a Highbury florist preparing a same-day delivery near Highbury Corner. At the heart of the arrangement, creamy white hydrangea clusters form a soft, elegant centre, their petals overlapping tightly to create a velvety mound of blooms. Framing these, gentle light blue hydrangeas appear toward the left and upper areas, lending a calm, reassuring tone that mirrors the relaxed atmosphere of a slow stroll along Highbury Grove. Splashes of bright lime green hydrangeas, concentrated toward the bottom left and top right, introduce a refreshing energy that brings the bouquet to life. Threaded throughout are slender sprigs of silvery eucalyptus, their round, blue-green leaves adding both texture and a sense of cool, clean fragrance, supported by deeper green foliage that peeks around the edges of the hydrangea heads. The stems of the bouquet are visible at the base, neatly gathered and tied together, emphasising the hand-crafted, freshly prepared nature of the design. To the lower right, overlapping the flowers slightly, is a shiny round foil balloon with a crisp white central panel and bold black-and-white striped bands along the top and bottom. Across its face, in playful, multi-coloured letters with stripes, polka dots, and solid blocks, it reads "For the BEST DAD EVER!", with a tiny "No. 1" rosette symbol beside the word "BEST." Small stars in yellows, reds, and teals, along with dots like confetti, scatter across the balloon's surface. The combination of cool blues, creamy whites, and vibrant greens in the bouquet, paired with the joyful balloon, creates a heartfelt, celebratory gift perfect for honouring a much-loved father in Highbury on Father's Day, his birthday, or any special milestone.
BEST DAD EVER EUPHORIA
£70.00
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Crisp and joyful against a white studio background, this gift pairing shows a generous bouquet in a clear glass vase alongside a round white foil balloon declaring "best Mum" in elegant fuchsia script. The floral composition is grounded in warm tones: several large, peachy-orange roses with velvety, spiralled petals dominate the eye and give the arrangement a classic, radiant centre. Bright yellow gerbera daisies punctuate the design with flat, sunny faces and dark centres that provide lively contrast. Rich, deep burgundy carnations introduce a luxurious, ruffled texture that anchors the brighter blooms, and narrow white alstroemeria with faint speckling slip through the massed petals to add lightness and subtle fragrance. Lush mixed greenery-broad glossy leaves and airy, slender foliage-wraps the bouquet, creating depth and emphasising freshness; the clear vase reveals trimmed stems and pristine water, which is a quiet promise of recent care. Beside the vase, the balloon's surface is dotted with gold and hot-pink confetti-like spots and tiny hearts, the metallic sheen catching soft light and making the hot-pink "best Mum" lettering pop. As a local touch, this kind of celebratory pairing is one we often prepare for neighbours around Highbury & Islington and Highbury Fields when Mother's Day arrives; at Highbury Flowers we aim for arrangements that look collected from a sunny local market and arrive ready to make a mum smile.
BEST MUM AWARD
£65.00
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This cheerful good-luck gift set reads like a kind note from a neighbourhood florist in Highbury: a full, pastel bouquet in a clear glass vase tied with rustic twine sits slightly left, while a shiny round foil balloon leans to the right. The flowers are a calm, confident mix-soft peach and pale pink roses with plush, layered petals; peachy-orange Gerbera daisies with rich dark brown centres that lift the arrangement like small suns; clouds of white baby's breath (Gypsophila) threaded through each stem; and compact clusters of white and lime-green chrysanthemum-style blooms that add crispness and a lively pop of colour. Deep green foliage breathes between the flowers, giving the composition structure and a natural silhouette. The balloon's metallic silver surface is scattered with bright hearts, stars and tiny geometric shapes, and the phrase Good Luck! is lettered in playful, multi-coloured type - the two o's substituted by yellow smiley faces, one winking and one sticking its tongue out - finishing with a joyous exclamation. A discreet KALEIDOSCOPE brand mark sits at the bottom of the balloon. I can see this being wrapped for delivery across Highbury and sent to students before exams, someone starting at a new job near the Emirates Stadium, or a friend moving into a flat off Holloway Road. The visual is upbeat and intimate, the flowers smelling softly of rose and green stems, a reassuring little gift that promises encouragement without fuss.
GOOD LUCK COMBO
£60.00
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A thoughtfully styled silver anniversary scene is presented against a clean white background, featuring a hand-tied bouquet of white flowers paired with a coordinating silver foil balloon that feels perfectly suited to a Highbury couple marking twenty-five years together. The bouquet is lush and rounded, composed mainly of white daisy-like chrysanthemums, their crisp petals framing sunny yellow centres that add a gentle touch of warmth to the cool colour palette. Rising through the mass of daisies are elegant white lily buds, tall and slender, some tightly closed and others just beginning to loosen at the tips, where a hint of pale green suggests their freshness. Fine, airy sprays of baby's breath weave through the arrangement, lending a delicate, almost misty texture that contrasts with the bold, dark green leaves cradling the blooms. The foliage provides depth and structure, much like the greenery that edges the paths of Highbury Fields on a bright afternoon. The stems are wrapped first in clear cellophane, which adds a soft reflective quality, and then enclosed in brown kraft paper folded neatly around the bouquet. The natural paper's gentle creases and earthy tone give the design an artisan feel, as if it has just been prepared by a local florist for same-day delivery around Highbury. At the lower right of the image, partially overlapping the bouquet, sits a round silver foil balloon. Its surface, lightly rippled, is decorated with intricate baroque-style scrollwork and stylised floral motifs in darker shades of silver and grey. At the centre, the text "25th" appears in graceful script, while faint "Happy Anniversary" messages repeat in the background, reinforcing the celebratory theme. The overall impression is one of quiet, sophisticated joy, perfectly capturing the essence of a Silver Anniversary gift.
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
£60.00
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A richly detailed centenary bouquet and balloon pairing stands out against a pure white background, as if poised for same-day delivery across Highbury for a cherished 100th birthday. The arrangement is gathered in a modern, cylindrical vase in muted dusty pink, its matte finish and fine ribbed texture adding quiet sophistication. Emerging from this base is a generous, rounded bouquet of mixed blooms, with colours blending from soft blush and mauve through to lavender, deep purple, crisp white, and bright lime green. Tall stems of pale pink Oriental lilies dominate the upper section, some flowers fully open with elegantly recurved petals and prominent stamens, others still held in slender buds that provide height and a sense of unfolding time. Around them, soft pink and dusky rose-toned roses are nestled closely, each bloom layered with velvety petals that spiral toward a tight centre, reminiscent of the romantic, cottage-style gardens tucked behind Highbury terraces. Threaded through the roses and lilies are stems of rich purple lisianthus, their ruffled, cup-shaped flowers adding depth and a slightly whimsical movement. Small clusters of lavender asters with yellow centres sit between the larger blossoms, offering a meadowy, light-hearted touch. Bright lime green button chrysanthemums stand out like playful punctuation marks, their rounded, cushion-like heads adding a modern, textural accent. Airy white baby's breath weaves throughout, softening edges and filling gaps with a cloud-like lightness, while varied green foliage in darker tones frames and grounds the entire design. To the lower right, partially overlapping the bouquet's silhouette, a glossy round foil balloon gleams. Its surface is densely patterned with tiny multicoloured confetti dots-red, orange, yellow, green, blue-evoking the joyful energy of a family party. At the balloon's centre, bold white numerals "100" appear slightly raised with a gentle shadow, symbolising a full century of memories. This image perfectly captures the feel of a thoughtfully arranged Highbury Flowers gift, ideal for honouring a 100th birthday, centenary anniversary, or community milestone.
100 YEARS YOUNG
£65.00
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