The Wish List

Inspired by Petals

A Botanical Summer Shopping Guide

Welcome to The Wish List, a new recurring feature from The Flower Press.

Each edition celebrates independent makers and brands whose work is inspired by the natural world. Rather than following trends, each Wish List curates a seasonal collection of beautiful products reflecting thoughtful craftsmanship, plants, gardens and everyday rituals.

The first Wish List, Inspired by Petals, brings together twelve botanical finds, from handmade soap and ceramics to naturally dyed textiles, gardening tools, edible flowers and books. Every product has been chosen because I genuinely admire the maker, the brand, the work and ethos behind it.

I hope this guide helps you discover a new favourite maker, celebrate the creativity of independent businesses and support the people creating beautiful things inspired by the natural world.

Featured Makers

1. Meadow Botanical Soap & Enamel Soap Dish Set Bohemia & Flower  A pairing inspired by wildflower meadows, bringing together handmade botanical soap and a colourful enamel dish to catch the drips perfect for everyday rituals.
2. Giant Paper Wall Flower Cesca Molly Flowers at Holly & Co  A joyful, oversized crepe paper flower that captures the beauty of a bloom long after its natural season has passed. These are incredible statement pieces!
3. Flourish Serum Floragy A botanical facial serum created to nourish the skin while bringing a slower, more thoughtful rhythm to an everyday skincare ritual.
4. Bluebell Plate Minnie Mae Studio  Hand painted in Ramsgate! This ceramic plate celebrates one of Britain’s most iconic woodland flowers.
5. Naturally Dyed Floral Frill Cushion Studio Florae Naturally dyed, designed & sewn in Rochester, Kent. Finished with a delicate floral frill, each cushion celebrates the beauty & diversity of natural colour.
6. Flower Market Tote Bag Petals & Stem Studio A game changing practical tote designed especially for flower market mornings, transporting fresh bouquets or foliage gathered whilst on a hike. I LOVE these!
7. Pressed Edible Flowers Aweside Farm These beautiful edible flowers grown on an organic farm in East Sussex are hand picked and dehydrated using solar power, bring botanical colour to your cakes, cocktails and summer grazing plates!
8. Natural Dye Kit Cocoon Natural Dye House  A really accessible introduction to creating colour at home with plants, with everything needed to begin experimenting with the natural dye process.
9. Niwaki Snips Niwaki at The Country Crib Elegant Japanese snips made for careful pruning, flower arranging and everyday gardening.
10. Niwaki Flower Frog Niwaki at The Country Crib  A must have for every home florist, this useful tool holds freshly gathered stems in place and creates loose wild looking flower arrangements.
11. Keyring Flower Press Studio Wald  An adorably cute miniature flower press designed to neatly collect and press small botanical treasures while out walking. (Don't forget your snips!)
12. From Seed to Bloom Milli Proust An inspiring guide to growing cut flowers on your own patch, combining practical advice with the beauty and rhythm of watching a garden growing through the seasons. Perfect summer reading!