Two florists who include Graham Norton and fashion designer Paul Smith among their celebrity clients have opened their first shop.

Fi Koderisch, pictured left, who was previously the manager of the prestigious Harper & Tom’s florist in Notting Hill, and freelance florist Emma Cabrera, right, have set up Kiki & Cole in High Street, Hurstpierpoint.

As well as selling fairtrade flowers from across the world while using locally grown seasonal stock whenever possible, the shop will hold regular teaching sessions for customers.

Ms Koderisch said: “We are keen to be as interactive as possible both with the village and the wider surrounds of Sussex. We hope people will take the opportunity to join us at our events and experience first hand the passion we have for all things floral.

“We were delighted to open in Hurstpierpoint because it’s a really vibrant village where people support the shops instead of travelling to the big supermarkets.”

Kiki & Cole’s first flower school session, where people can learn to make their own Christmas wreaths, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.

For more information about the event, call the shop on 01273 832246.