When talking about the place where editors go most often in their spare time, they will probably say without thinking: flower shop! When you hear this answer, will you jump three steps back? In fact, it is because last year opened After learning about the new way of life, he became deeply fascinated and became curiously obsessed with looking at flowers and plants. Unlike the general public who loves clusters of brightly colored flowers or various flower species that bloom with the seasons, when it comes to cacti and succulents, they are more interested in exploring scenes that strongly destroy the old atmosphere. If they are not afraid of the dark, dirty, or insect pupae, It’s not that brave. To me, it’s like having another reasonable excuse to take photos during my vacation!
What we are going to look at today is Swallows and Damsons, a flower shop located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The owner of the shop is Anna Potter, a girl who should be an artist. Right after graduation, she had working experience in two well-known local flower shops, which trained her to understand and appreciate floral art. She was deeply influenced by her favorite book "Swallows and Amazons" as a child, and stories full of adventures and strange places from all over the world continued. Different episodes are playing out in Annas mind. She and her husband Dan have a hobby of collecting old furniture. Whats even weirder is that they will dismantle the items collected from various places and transform them into furnishings with different functions. This unexpected character is interspersed in the studio and at home.
As soon as you open the door of the shop, many clay pots, wooden boards and copper blocks are scattered everywhere. On the cool and carved walls deliberately painted gray, the wallpaper with repeated printing patterns also comes from the Derbyshire Dales. The spirit of the ancient castle Chatsworth HouseThe style continues from the gorgeous and luxurious design of the Tudor Dynasty, to the baroque style of later generations, and even the evolved form of neoclassicism. Anna’s favorite method is to use gray walls as the background to reflect the daylight that slants into the house from different angles. Shadows and changes contrast the various flowers in the studio. There is an everlasting retro charm flowing in the house, filled with the scent of flowers and nature, and there is an old cash register standing in the corner, as well as a whole cabinet of ribbon collections.
"I am uninspired by identical flower arrangements we've all seen before. We refuse churn out bland, mass produced displays. We'd rather talk to the customer and get something thats just right for them. We're old fashioned like that. Every bouquet is considered unique and thought about right down to the very last detail." This passage clearly tells the world that Anna insists on seeking differences in the same but more of seeking innovation and change. It is her spirit Implementing the consistency of each work and product, the simple style is unconventional, full of passion and strong love, whether it is a banquet, a private party, a public place, or even a wedding decoration, we can meet the needs of our customers. Tailor-made, just like a store located between an old neighborhood and a historical building, the seams are extremely smooth, yet it is so intriguing every time you look back.
Maybe find some time to visit a flower shop near your home!
