Our paper flowers seem to have garnered fans from all over the world and we're always fascinated to see how they're are put to use. We were absolutely delighted to receive a commission for some flowers to adorn a summer hat for a very special occasion.
Julia really went to town and created these wonderful, blowsy peonies in shades of coral pink and peach, tied together with a bespoke silk ribbon that we dyed from onion skins.
We experimented with size and shape using an old battered straw hat of mine. Not quite good enough for Ascot but perfectly acceptable for gardening duties...I might just order some!
This summer's 2022 issue of Wildflower Magazine, hot off the press, features a lovely interview with us, written by Kathryn Conway. Together with images by photographer Natasa Leoni, it's lovely to see our story told and published in this wonderful magazine. If you're intruigued and would like to buy a copy, click here.
We have been working on several exciting commissions lately, including some larger pressings of flowers and plants that grow in and around Sussex. Our signature handmade paper which is coloured with a sepia ink wash, is now being made in larger sheets to accomodate much larger specimens.
We love how these simple, often overlooked flowers, are somehow elevated when preserved carefully and framed in this way. This example shown here is of the humble forget-me-not and this wonderful frame with its shabby white paint, seems to complement the beauty of this lovely flower.
Each of these frames is totally unique, made using upcycled scraps of wood. We sold almost all of them during a recent pop up event but we have one or two left. Please click the images to learn more..
Our workshop has been taken over by these new herbarium collections as we've had many enquiries recently. They are a joy to work on but take a while as each plant has to be harvested and dried and then mounted carefully onto our paper..
We are selling these individual sheets for £15.00 each, for you to frame or leave as you like. Either way, they make charming images and beautiful records of the flowers and plants we are lucky enough to have growing in our Sussex area.
The morning sun is streaming in whilst I sit at my desk in the studio. What a beautiful Spring day! We've been busy lately, having had several large orders for Julia's paper flowers and the table is strewn with ribbons, bits of tape and bolts of crepe paper in beautiful natural hues. Her new collection of seasonal flowers gathered into posies are so lifelike and make such sweet everlasting gifts.
We just love receiving the lovely messages from customers all over the world that have fallen for the exquisite flowers Julia makes, it really is a ray of sun during these terrible news events.
On that note, I'll leave you with some more images of her latest collection, that are available to order now. We hope they make you smile..
Mothers come in many guises.. but however you choose to interpret the name, Sunday, 27th March is a day worth celebrating with her. A well chosen gift and handwritten card can make someone's day so take a look through our little gift guide below, for some inspiration. Any gift you choose will be carefully gift wrapped in our signature paper and tied with a bow and we can write a gift note to go with it, just choose that option at the checkout. We hope however you spend the day, it is a happy one. We're of the opinion that we all need to shine the light wherever we can in these difficult times. With love, Heidi and Julia xx
A little bit of joy, in these uncertain and upsetting times... Thought you might like to see Julia's latest works, her lifelike representations of the flowers she loves so much, hand made and crafted so carefully in paper...Spring won't be long... xx
Given recent times, I feel there's no better moment to share some love. However you choose to celebrate, it's worth using February 14th as an excuse to let those closest to your heart, know how much you love them.
We've compiled a little edit of small gifts and keepsakes that are bound to make someone smile. Shop our collection by tapping the hearts above.
Happy Valentine's Day..
With love from Heidi x
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