First and foremost, thank you for all your support throughout 2024!
Whether you booked us for wedding bouquet preservation, bought from our online shop, popped into the studio range, liked and shared our posts on social media or spread the word to a friend - your kindness means the world. I can’t fully express how grateful I am for such a busy, exciting and wonderful year.
Here's a little look back at some big events and milestones that we completed in 2024.
We kicked off the year with an incredible corporate workshop in London. We were busy designing pressed flower cards for The Organic Pharmacy's brand relaunch.
It was a brilliant experience that set the tone for the months ahead, allowing us to share the beauty of pressed flowers on a bigger stage than ever before.
Manchester Flower Festival
Next came the Manchester Flower Festival in May, where our iconic display titled Manchester Rain was warmly received - even if it did bring about some unintended rain! This is always a great weekend no matter what the weather is doing.
From hands-on workshops to a bustling pop-up shop, this event was a whirlwind of people meeting and creative energy. We can’t wait to surprise you with even more floral inspiration in 2025.
And a thank you to the joinery department at Accrington Rossendale College who helped to build and paint our fantastic display!
Launching a New Range at Tatton Park
Summer brought another milestone: our stand at the Tatton Park Flower Show, where we launched our newest line of products.
Balancing the demands of a major exhibition at 20 weeks pregnant wasn’t easy, but the reward was incredible. I’m so proud of the products we introduced and how our stand shone throughout the show. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
Some of these products have gone on to become firm favourites - particularly the pot bags and tote bags.
Welcoming New Talent and Expanding Space
Back at the studio, we moved into a larger space at Haworth Art Gallery, which we absolutely love, and welcomed two fantastic new team members, Cesca and Kate.
With their help, we’ve been able to keep pace with demand and continue providing a seamless, personalised service that's earned us so many five star reviews!
While the flower preservation side of our business has remained consistently busy - something I’m eternally thankful for - we also saw our new retail products gain traction.
Alongside our original pressed flower frames, we’re now stocked in shops, participating in markets across the North West, and of course selling online and via our studio shop.
New Beginnings
With my second baby safely welcomed into the world at the start of January, I’ll be taking a few weeks to focus on my family. However, rest assure that Smart Floral Art will keep running smoothly thanks to our dedicated team.
And we can't wait to see what's in store for 2025!
Thank you once again for making 2024 such a memorable year for Smart Floral Art. We can’t wait to share more pressed-flower magic and floral inspiration with you in the year ahead!
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