Jacqui's mother, Lilian, had since 1977 been the Post-Mistress in Tysoe, an attractive village on the edge of the Cotswolds. She worked hard to keep the Post Office open at a time when many villages were losing important local postal services.

Jacqui hopes that her work demonstrates that flowers do not have to be flown in from overseas to create vibrant, eye-catching or evocative arrangements using eco methods and natural materials. Using this approach she hopes to reduce the environmental impact of flower arranging, along with reducing the chemicals used.

Jacqui speaks regularly at events on floristry, the natural environment, and how sustainable floristry is a key theme for independent florists.

And what could sound more British than the music of Elgar? Borrowing from one of his most iconic pieces of music, Hope and Glory was born.

As the Post Office has branched into new services to remain viable, so too have local branches had to find new sources of revenue to stay open. It seemed the obvious choice for Jacqui to locate her florist business in the same premises as her late mother’s Post Office, providing it with the opportunity to extend retail activities and be a base for floristry workshops. And today it's the vibrant hub of Tysoe's Main Street.

Jacqui took on the business when Lilian suddenly passed away in September 2019 after running it for 42 years. She is working hard for Hope and Glory to become an important part of the community, ensuring that the Post Office stays open and keeping Lillian’s memory alive. It is the start of a new chapter in the story of Hope and Glory. We hope that you can be a part of it.​

As a family business we like to think that we are unique. Where else can you buy a handpicked gift for someone, wrap it and send it all in one place?

We offer an end-to-end gift service in a relaxed and friendly environment.