With hectic schedules and endless to do lists, the feeling of calm has become ever more elusive in our daily lives. Whilst its tempting to reach for that well deserved glass of wine at the end of a busy day, a recent study highlighted that getting in the flow of a creative task has been shown to significantly reduce stress and boost your mood. Whether drawing, knitting, writing or painting is your vibe, all these creative activities help to focus the mind and have similar calming effects on the body to those achieved through meditation.

For us, we adore the minimal and delicate aesthetic of our Ikebana Kits, and they provide the perfect opportunity to take time out to be creative. Collaborating with British potter Paper Thin Moon, we created a perfect little flower frog, allowing you to artfully position slender stems and branches to create a stunning refined arrangement. As our preserved and naturally dried real flowers will stay fresh all year, our kits allow to you make new arrangements time and time again with extra stems provided.

Each kit includes naturally dried and preserved stems selection, Ikebana instructions, handmade flower frog in oatmeal glazed porcelain - 7cm diameter x 4cm height.

Our Head of Design, Helen, has shared her top tips to help you on your way to making a beautiful arrangement in a few easy steps!

Step One


Position your flower frog on a clear surface such as a table or desk and gather your supplies. You will need a pair of sharp scissors or secateurs.



Select which stems you would like to use in your arrangement. There will be plenty of stems left for your next creation!

Step Two


Taking your time, select the taller stems first and add these to your design.



It is important to work with the natural shape and fall of your stems and keep things minimal.

Step Three


Now it’s time to add the shorter stems, low cascading grasses, fluffy pampas or feathers.



Top tip: Play around with height by trimming certain stems to create depth and interest.

Step Four


Step back, make any final edits and enjoy! All that’s left to do is find the perfect spot to showcase your creation.



We hope these tips help you create a sense of zen during this busy time of year. You can shop our full Ikebana range below. The perfect centrepiece or stunning gift
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Words by Molly Newcombe