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
With Twelfth Night nearly upon us, our focus turns to the new year and the fresh, clean slate it affords us. Speaking to friends, I'm struck by the varied ways we have all been affected, Christmas this year has meant different things to all of us. What is clear though, is how eager we all seem to be to move on, to embrace the chance to start again, begin new projects, to wipe away the pain of the last poignant few months. I for one, cannot wait to start working in the garden again and have spent the day plotting and planning this year's crops and flower beds. A glorious crisp, cold but sunny day gave me a chance to get out there and examine all the new shoots thrusting their green tips through the mossy patches of lawn under the oak tree. Seeing them made my heart leap. I hope, where ever you may be, that you are safe and well and looking forward to the changes the season brings and we wish you a Happy New Year x
As the season comes to a close, Julia and I would like to thank each and every one of you who placed an order with us this year, you certainly kept us nice and busy! Thank you too, for all your kind messages of support. It has been an overwhelming year for all of us but your loyalty has been truly incredible. Our small business would simply not exist if it wasn't for you, choosing to shop with us.
We are working on developing our own product line, based on the flowers and plants we grow here in Sussex and are expanding the wholesale side to our business too. There are some exciting projects in store so please do watch this space.
Have a wonderful, happy Christmas wherever in the world you may be, and may 2022 bring better times for all of us.
Take care, we are sending love,
Heidi & Julia xx
Julia has been busy in the studio making a new collection of wild willow wreath using preserved flowers we've been drying over the summer. Using long strips of willow as her base, she carefully wires her chosen flowers onto the hoop, always using the natural shape, direction and form of the stems as her guide.
The finished piece is always different from the next due to the nature of the material, but she is always drawn to a particular combination of sandy poppy heads, dark seeded cow parsley, silvery thistles and my favourite, everlasting flowers.
This particular wreath is one of our most requested designs. Made on a copper wire base, it is densely covered with wheat and dried grasses.
All these designs can be found on our website now, by clicking the image or by looking at our FLINT Makes page..
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